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Derek W. Heim
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Heim as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 24 of 24 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (24)
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present (Derek W. Heim arrived late (7:20 p.m.))
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Nov 9Approve the trash abatement list dated October 26, 2021,…Motion: to approve the trash abatement list dated October 26, 2021, for…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
November 9, 2021: Approve the trash abatement list dated October 26, 2021, for the 2022 Trash Fees, or portions thereof
To approve the trash abatement list dated October 26, 2021, for the 2022 Trash Fees, or portions thereof
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the trash abatement list dated October 26, 2021, for the 2022 Trash Fees, or portions thereof. Mr. Carreiro abstained. ALL IN FAVOR -- MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Jun 29Appoint the following to the American with Disabilities Act:…Motion: to appoint the following to the American with Disabilities Act: Christopher…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 29, 2021: Appoint the following to the American with Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2022
To appoint the following to the American with Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2022
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the American with Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2022. Mr. Carreiro abstained. ALL IN FAVOR - BY MAJORITY, ONE ABSTENTION MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Jun 29Appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee:…Motion: to appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 29, 2021: Appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2022 Mr. Carreiro abstained
To appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2022 Mr. Carreiro abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2022 Mr. Carreiro abstained. ALL IN FAVOR - BY MAJORITY, ONE ABSTENTION MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Jun 29Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group contract for Highway…Motion: to approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group contract for Highway Department…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Abstained
June 29, 2021: Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group contract for Highway Department supplies
To approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group contract for Highway Department supplies
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Carreiro, KitchinAbstained: Heim
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group contract for Highway Department supplies. Mr. Heim abstained. ALL IN FAVOR - BY MAJORITY, ONE ABSTENTION Correspondence Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Jun 8Appoint Susan Nedar of Swansea, MA, with a term…Motion: to appoint Susan Nedar of Swansea, MA, with a term to…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 8, 2021: Appoint Susan Nedar of Swansea, MA, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority
To appoint Susan Nedar of Swansea, MA, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to appoint Susan Nedar of Swansea, MA, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Carreiro abstained. ALL IN FAVOR - BY MAJORITY, ONE ABSTENTION MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Votes with no disagreement (301)
From the Swansea Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos: Alanna Solitro, a still from her Swansea Cable Access Television candidate video (2026); Robert Medeiros, from his campaign Facebook page (Robert Medeiros Swansea Selectman).
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