MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2024
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Medeiros, Michael K. Beaudette
Absent: Steven H. Kitchin
Every vote, in order
Appoint Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, as Conservation Agent, effective July 8, 2024. Discussion with Ms. Bellesheim continued. Mr. Medeiros asked Ms. Bellesheim how she sees herself managing and
To appoint Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, as Conservation Agent, effective July 8, 2024. Discussion with Ms. Bellesheim continued. Mr. Medeiros asked Ms. Bellesheim how she sees herself managing and working with the public. Ms. Bellesheim said she currently works for the Town of Seekonk as a Conservation Agent which has given her a vast experience of working with the public. She said prior to that she was an educator at the Lloyd Center for the Environment and she hosts trivia at bars. She said she tries to promote education to residents. Mr. Medeiros called for the vote on Ms. Bellesheim
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, as Conservation Agent, effective July 8, 2024. Discussion with Ms. Bellesheim continued. Mr. Medeiros asked Ms. Bellesheim how she sees herself managing and working with the public. Ms. Bellesheim said she currently works for the Town of Seekonk as a Conservation Agent which has given her a vast experience of working with the public. She said prior to that she was an educator at the Lloyd Center for the Environment and she hosts trivia at bars. She said she tries to promote education to residents. Mr. Medeiros called for the vote on Ms. Bellesheim. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Kathleen LaBlanc of Swansea, MA to the Historical and Cultural Assets Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Kathleen LaBlanc of Swansea, MA to the Historical and Cultural Assets Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Kathleen LaBlanc of Swansea, MA to the Historical and Cultural Assets Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Sue Nedar of Swansea, MA to the Cable Oversight Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Sue Nedar of Swansea, MA to the Cable Oversight Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Sue Nedar of Swansea, MA to the Cable Oversight Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Jenna Howard of Swansea, as Camp Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
To appoint Jenna Howard of Swansea, as Camp Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Jenna Howard of Swansea, as Camp Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Madilyn Botelho of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
To appoint Madilyn Botelho of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Madilyn Botelho of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Gracie Montigny of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and term with a to expire September 2, 2024
To appoint Gracie Montigny of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and term with a to expire September 2, 2024
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Gracie Montigny of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and term with a to expire September 2, 2024. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Samuel Deady of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
To appoint Samuel Deady of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Samuel Deady of Swansea, as Junior Counselor, effective June 11, 2024 and with a term to expire September 2, 2024. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Chapter 90 Request for Pearse Road Drainage Improvements for the amount of $757,866.00
To approve the Chapter 90 Request for Pearse Road Drainage Improvements for the amount of $757,866.00
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Chapter 90 Request for Pearse Road Drainage Improvements for the amount of $757,866.00. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Beach Committee
To dissolve the Beach Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to dissolve the Beach Committee. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Waterfront Revitalization Committee
To dissolve the Waterfront Revitalization Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to dissolve the Waterfront Revitalization Committee. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee
To dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Town Properties Committee
To dissolve the Town Properties Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to dissolve the Town Properties Committee. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Library Director Search Committee
To dissolve the Library Director Search Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to dissolve the Library Director Search Committee. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the transfer of $3,894.63 from account number 01-751-56-55922 into account number 01-752-56-5931
To approve the transfer of $3,894.63 from account number 01-751-56-55922 into account number 01-752-56-5931
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the transfer of $3,894.63 from account number 01-751-56-55922 into account number 01-752-56-5931. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the transfer of $28,958.50 from account number 01-123-51-5106 into account number 30-422-59-5310
To approve the transfer of $28,958.50 from account number 01-123-51-5106 into account number 30-422-59-5310
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the transfer of $28,958.50 from account number 01-123-51-5106 into account number 30-422-59-5310. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Title Search for Medeiros Farm, 1100 Bark Street, Map 26 Lot 26L, 27, and 28
To approve the Title Search for Medeiros Farm, 1100 Bark Street, Map 26 Lot 26L, 27, and 28
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Title Search for Medeiros Farm, 1100 Bark Street, Map 26 Lot 26L, 27, and 28. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the updated ADA Grievance Procedure and ADA Posting Notice
To approve the updated ADA Grievance Procedure and ADA Posting Notice
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the updated ADA Grievance Procedure and ADA Posting Notice. Passed by Majority.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
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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