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Derek W. Heim
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 15 of 15 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (15)
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 23Change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1…Motion: to change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 23, 2020: Change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2
To change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin to change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Jun 23Enter the public hearingMotion: to enter the public hearingPassed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 23, 2020: Enter the public hearing
To enter the public hearing
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter the public hearing. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Jun 23Continue the public hearing to a date to be…Motion: to continue the public hearing to a date to be determinedPassed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 23, 2020: Continue the public hearing to a date to be determined
To continue the public hearing to a date to be determined
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to continue the public hearing to a date to be determined. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Jun 9That the Board of Selectmen appoint the Town Administrator…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen appoint the Town Administrator to approve…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 9, 2020: That the Board of Selectmen appoint the Town Administrator to approve or deny on premise alcohol consumption for an outdoor footprint contingent upon him being able to confirm with the…
That the Board of Selectmen appoint the Town Administrator to approve or deny on premise alcohol consumption for an outdoor footprint contingent upon him being able to confirm with the ABCC Director in writing
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, that the Board of Selectmen appoint the Town Administrator to approve or deny on premise alcohol consumption for an outdoor footprint contingent upon him being able to confirm with the ABCC Director in writing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Jun 9Approve the Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway, expansion…Motion: to approve the Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway, expansion of…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
June 9, 2020: Approve the Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway, expansion of their liquor license to include liquor service outside their establishment
To approve the Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway, expansion of their liquor license to include liquor service outside their establishment
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway, expansion of their liquor license to include liquor service outside their establishment. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Apr 21Approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal…Motion: to approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
April 21, 2020: Approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
To approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taxes are paid, Fee is paid, Worker's Comp Affidavit Complete, Liquor Liability Insurance, ABCC Paperwork Complete
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taxes are paid, Fee is paid, Worker's Comp Affidavit Complete, Liquor Liability Insurance, ABCC Paperwork Complete. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Mar 24Appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant…Motion: to appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Abstained
March 24, 2020: Appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020
To appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Carreiro, KitchinAbstained: Heim
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020. Mr. Heim abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY 6:45 PM PUBLIC HEARING - ALL ALCOHOL OFF-PREMIS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Mar 24Post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea,…Motion: to post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
March 24, 2020: Post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town…
To post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town Candidates. One Selectman For Three Years One Assessor of Taxes For Three Years Two School Committee Members For Three Years One Town Moderator For Three Years One Tree Warden For Three Years Two Trustees of Public Library For Three Years One Community Preservation Committee Member For Three Years One Housing Authority Member For Five Years One Planning Board Member For Five Year One Park Commission Member For Five Years Mr. Steven H. Kitchin Abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carreiro, HeimAbstained: Kitchin
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town Candidates. One Selectman For Three Years One Assessor of Taxes For Three Years Two School Committee Members For Three Years One Town Moderator For Three Years One Tree Warden For Three Years Two Trustees of Public Library For Three Years One Community Preservation Committee Member For Three Years One Housing Authority Member For Five Years One Planning Board Member For Five Year One Park Commission Member For Five Years Mr. Steven H. Kitchin Abstained MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Mar 3Place Article 9 on the warrantMotion: to place Article 9 on the warrantPassed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
March 3, 2020: Place Article 9 on the warrant
To place Article 9 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to place Article 9 on the warrant. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Jan 28Approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant…Motion: to approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry,…Passed 2–0 · Heim: Yes
January 28, 2020: Approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid
To approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid
Voted: Yes
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid. Mr. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Votes with no disagreement (177)
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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