Swansea Annual Town Meeting Set For Monday

Press release from the Town of Swansea:

The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7PM; it will be held at the Venus deMilo Restaurant, 75 GAR Highway. The last day to register to vote at the Annual Town Meeting is Friday, June 5, 2020 at 8PM. Please contact the Clerk's Office for instructions on how to register in person (508-678-9389 ext. 2) due to the fact that the Town Hall is closed to the public. Once again, all safety protocols will be in place and followed, as they were for the Special Town Meeting held on June 1st - please see below the ATM & STM Warrants.

Click here for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Click here for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

The following safety measures will be in place for the meeting:1. Residents who are not registered voters will NOT be allowed to attend.2. Voters must have been registered prior to March 13, 2020.3. Check-in will begin at 5:45 p.m., and residents are urged to arrive early.4. The use of the front building entrance will be prohibited.5. Residents whose last names begin with the letters A-L are asked to enter through the West entrance of the building.6. Residents whose last names begin with the letters M-Z are asked to enter through the East entrance of the building.7. Temperature screenings will be conducted, along with verbal health screenings, for all attendees prior to entry.

In accordance with Gov. Charlie Baker’s orders, face coverings will be required for entry. A limited number of masks will be available, but residents are urged to bring their own.A separate seating area will be designated for those individuals unable to wear a mask due to health issues or other circumstances.Movement within the meeting room will be limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Socially distanced seating will be provided.

The Annual Town Meeting was originally scheduled for May 18, 2020, was recessed and continued to June 15, 2020.The decision to hold the meeting on June 15 was made in consultation with the Swansea Board of Selectmen and Board of Health, in accordance with Governor Baker’s orders.Though municipal legislative bodies are exempt from orders prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people, numerous precautions are being taken to ensure the safety and health of residents attending the meeting.

It is imperative that residents who attend Annual Town Meeting follow the measures in place and adhere to strict social distancing guidelines. This is an unprecedented way to hold such a meeting, and we ask that all residents be patient and respectful during the process.

Any resident with questions about the June 1 Special Town Meeting should contact the Swansea Town Clerk’s office at 508-678-9389 ext. 2

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