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December 10, 2024
34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Medeiros, Steven H. Kitchin, Michael K. Beaudette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recess at 6:46 p.m
To recess at 6:46 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess at 6:46 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene selectman's meeting at 6:51 pm
To reconvene selectman's meeting at 6:51 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene selectman's meeting at 6:51 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Vote on in-person early voting, Annual Town Election Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve early voting at The Town Hall on April 7, 8, and 9
To approve early voting at The Town Hall on April 7, 8, and 9
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“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve early voting at The Town Hall on April 7, 8, and 9. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Appointments Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. John Ruggiero of Swansea, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective Dec 11, 2024
To Appoint Mr. John Ruggiero of Swansea, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective Dec 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to Appoint Mr. John Ruggiero of Swansea, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective Dec 11, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA as Part-Time time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024
To Appoint Mr. Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA as Part-Time time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to Appoint Mr. Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA as Part-Time time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Chantel Casar of Fall River, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024
To Appoint Chantel Casar of Fall River, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to Appoint Chantel Casar of Fall River, MA as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Swansea Police Department effective December 11, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Item 3D Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative Alte.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Laurie Pimentel, Swansea, MA to be the Representative Alternate for The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To Appoint Ms. Laurie Pimentel, Swansea, MA to be the Representative Alternate for The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to Appoint Ms. Laurie Pimentel, Swansea, MA to be the Representative Alternate for The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the advisory and finance committee for the fiscal year budget 2026, The Moderator budget 114 with personnel services total of $500 and expense total of $100, for a total of $600
To recommend approval to the advisory and finance committee for the fiscal year budget 2026, The Moderator budget 114 with personnel services total of $500 and expense total of $100, for a total of $600
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the advisory and finance committee for the fiscal year budget 2026, The Moderator budget 114 with personnel services total of $500 and expense total of $100, for a total of $600. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the advisory and Finance Committee budget number 913 unemployment for fiscal year 2026 and the personnel services
To recommend approval to the advisory and Finance Committee budget number 913 unemployment for fiscal year 2026 and the personnel services
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the advisory and Finance Committee budget number 913 unemployment for fiscal year 2026 and the personnel services. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve number 151 Legal Department and Risk Management expenses total $155,00 for a total budget of $155,000 for Fiscal year 2026
To approve number 151 Legal Department and Risk Management expenses total $155,00 for a total budget of $155,000 for Fiscal year 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve number 151 Legal Department and Risk Management expenses total $155,00 for a total budget of $155,000 for Fiscal year 2026 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 244, Weights and Measures Personnel Services of $7,000 expenses of $500 for a budget total of $7,500
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 244, Weights and Measures Personnel Services of $7,000 expenses of $500 for a budget total of $7,500
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 244, Weights and Measures Personnel Services of $7,000 expenses of $500 for a budget total of $7,500. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend and approval of budget number 699 Council on Arts for Fiscal year 2026 to the advisory and finance committee expenses total of $340 for a total of $340
To recommend and approval of budget number 699 Council on Arts for Fiscal year 2026 to the advisory and finance committee expenses total of $340 for a total of $340
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend and approval of budget number 699 Council on Arts for Fiscal year 2026 to the advisory and finance committee expenses total of $340 for a total of $340. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend and approval of budget number to the Advisory and Finance Committee for the Fiscal year of 2026 budget number 900 Pension Benefits expenses in the total of $3,039,044 for a grand total of $3
To recommend and approval of budget number to the Advisory and Finance Committee for the Fiscal year of 2026 budget number 900 Pension Benefits expenses in the total of $3,039,044 for a grand total of $3,039,044
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend and approval of budget number to the Advisory and Finance Committee for the Fiscal year of 2026 budget number 900 Pension Benefits expenses in the total of $3,039,044 for a grand total of $3,039,044. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend and approval to recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 951 Soil Commission expenses total $2,500 for a grand total of $2,500 for the Fiscal year of 2026 b
To recommend and approval to recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 951 Soil Commission expenses total $2,500 for a grand total of $2,500 for the Fiscal year of 2026 budget
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend and approval to recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 951 Soil Commission expenses total $2,500 for a grand total of $2,500 for the Fiscal year of 2026 budget. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 171 Conservation Commission for the fiscal year 2026 for personnel services for a total of $146,047 expense total of $28,100
To recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 171 Conservation Commission for the fiscal year 2026 for personnel services for a total of $146,047 expense total of $28,100 for a total budget of $174,147
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend and approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 171 Conservation Commission for the fiscal year 2026 for personnel services for a total of $146,047 expense total of $28,100 for a total budget of $174,147. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class I License Renewals Pending Inspections Motion.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 GAR Highway
To approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Veader Auto Group d/b/a Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway
To approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Veader Auto Group d/b/a Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections Veader Auto Group d/b/a Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class II License Renewals Pending Inspections Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle Inc., 2555 G.A.R. Highway A&M Service Center Inc., 2264 G.A.R Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Auto
To approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle Inc., 2555 G.A.R. Highway A&M Service Center Inc., 2264 G.A.R Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Automix Motor Group, LLC., 1500 G.A.R. Highway Bettencourt Auto Sales d/b/a Kenneth Bettencourt, 396 Wilbur Avenue Bill's Auto Sales d/b/a William Cardoza, 2222 G.A.R. Highway Brad's Auto Center Inc., 1475 G.A.R. Highway Bristol County Auto Exchange Inc., 2388 G.A.R. Highway Columbus Energies Inc., 1492 G.A.R. Highway Crestwood Auto Sales Inc., 1720 G.A.R. Highway Derek's Auto Repair, LLC., 549 Wilbur Avenue Best Choice Auto Market d/b/a Doug Dailey, 1596 G.A.R. Highway Empire Hyundai, Inc., 2153 G.A.R. Highway Factory Collision LLC, 358 Milford Road Jad Inova Inc. d/b/a Showcase Auto Sales, 2113 G.A.R. Highway Kostyas Auto Sales Inc. 2093 G.A.R. Highway Lou's Auto Sales d/b/a Louis Rebello,
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle Inc., 2555 G.A.R. Highway A&M Service Center Inc., 2264 G.A.R Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Automix Motor Group, LLC., 1500 G.A.R. Highway Bettencourt Auto Sales d/b/a Kenneth Bettencourt, 396 Wilbur Avenue Bill's Auto Sales d/b/a William Cardoza, 2222 G.A.R. Highway Brad's Auto Center Inc., 1475 G.A.R. Highway Bristol County Auto Exchange Inc., 2388 G.A.R. Highway Columbus Energies Inc., 1492 G.A.R. Highway Crestwood Auto Sales Inc., 1720 G.A.R. Highway Derek's Auto Repair, LLC., 549 Wilbur Avenue Best Choice Auto Market d/b/a Doug Dailey, 1596 G.A.R. Highway Empire Hyundai, Inc., 2153 G.A.R. Highway Factory Collision LLC, 358 Milford Road Jad Inova Inc. d/b/a Showcase Auto Sales, 2113 G.A.R. Highway Kostyas Auto Sales Inc. 2093 G.A.R. Highway Lou's Auto Sales d/b/a Louis Rebello, 840 G.A.R. Highway Mac's Auto Sales d/b/a Russell Sampson, 1025 G. A. R. Highway RAW Motorsport, 1225 G.A.R. Highway Roland's Auto Sales d/b/a Roland Levesque, 14 Spring Street Tire MD MA, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Grove Tire & Auto, 127 Macomber Avenue Veader Auto Group d/b/a Bristol Toyota, Inc., 2283 G.A.R. Highway ZBL Automotive Corp. d/b/a Swansea Gas & Auto Sales, 737 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class III License Renewals Pending Inspections MOTI.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for 566 SAAPOC Inc. d/b/a Swansea Al's Parts, 566 Bark Street
To approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for 566 SAAPOC Inc. d/b/a Swansea Al's Parts, 566 Bark Street
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Class II License Renewals Applications pending inspections for 566 SAAPOC Inc. d/b/a Swansea Al's Parts, 566 Bark Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second-Hand License Renewal Pending Inspections MOT.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Second-Hand License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: D&L Consignments, Inc. - The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers Inc., 147 Swansea Mall Drive Raymond Chace d/b/a
To approve Second-Hand License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: D&L Consignments, Inc. - The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers Inc., 147 Swansea Mall Drive Raymond Chace d/b/a Townline Thrift and Antique, 2555 G.A.R. Highway Spadea Tools, Inc. d/b/a Tool Consignment, 1211 G.A.R. Highway Thrifty Shoppe, 1113 G.A.R. Highway Walmart Stores Inc.54 Cousineau Drive The Pink Bag Inc., 130 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Second-Hand License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: D&L Consignments, Inc. - The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers Inc., 147 Swansea Mall Drive Raymond Chace d/b/a Townline Thrift and Antique, 2555 G.A.R. Highway Spadea Tools, Inc. d/b/a Tool Consignment, 1211 G.A.R. Highway Thrifty Shoppe, 1113 G.A.R. Highway Walmart Stores Inc.54 Cousineau Drive The Pink Bag Inc., 130 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Sunday Shooting License Renewal Pending Inspections.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Sunday Shooting License Renewal pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc., 262 Baker Road
To approve Sunday Shooting License Renewal pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc., 262 Baker Road
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Sunday Shooting License Renewal pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc., 262 Baker Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Common Victualler License Renewal Pending Inspectio.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Common Victualler License Renewal Applications pending inspections: BCF Resturants LLC d/b/a Friendlys, 748 GAR Highway Colbea Enterprise d/b/a Seasons Corner Market Seasons, 2345 GAR Highway
To approve Common Victualler License Renewal Applications pending inspections: BCF Resturants LLC d/b/a Friendlys, 748 GAR Highway Colbea Enterprise d/b/a Seasons Corner Market Seasons, 2345 GAR Highway Core Nutrition LLC, 25 Market Street Conroy LLC d/b/a Lil Audreys Market and Deli, 395 Wilbur Ave. DDO New EnglandLLC d/b/a Taco Bell, 572 GAR Highway G.S.T. Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 2345 GAR Highway JSC Swansea LLC d/b/a Burger King, 736 GAR Highway KJ Partners LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Express, 1400 GAR Highway KRCJB Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 2368 GAR Highway Ocean LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1056 GAR Highway Newsbreak Inc. 581 GAR Highway #2 Myland LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 651 GAR Highway REA's Food Service LLC, 531 Wilbur Ave. Realejo 4 MA 1 Inc. d/b/a Aroma Joe, 755 GAR Highway Reds Kitchen Inc., 29 Market Street RTH Management Co. LLC d/b/a McDonald's, 181 James Reynolds Road RTH Manageme
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Common Victualler License Renewal Applications pending inspections: BCF Resturants LLC d/b/a Friendlys, 748 GAR Highway Colbea Enterprise d/b/a Seasons Corner Market Seasons, 2345 GAR Highway Core Nutrition LLC, 25 Market Street Conroy LLC d/b/a Lil Audreys Market and Deli, 395 Wilbur Ave. DDO New EnglandLLC d/b/a Taco Bell, 572 GAR Highway G.S.T. Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 2345 GAR Highway JSC Swansea LLC d/b/a Burger King, 736 GAR Highway KJ Partners LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Express, 1400 GAR Highway KRCJB Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 2368 GAR Highway Ocean LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1056 GAR Highway Newsbreak Inc. 581 GAR Highway #2 Myland LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 651 GAR Highway REA's Food Service LLC, 531 Wilbur Ave. Realejo 4 MA 1 Inc. d/b/a Aroma Joe, 755 GAR Highway Reds Kitchen Inc., 29 Market Street RTH Management Co. LLC d/b/a McDonald's, 181 James Reynolds Road RTH Management Co. LLC d/b/a McDonald's, 579 GAR Highway SCGK Inc. -Dunkin Donuts, 328 Wilbur Ave. St. Anthony & St. Mark Inc. d/b/a Swansea House of Pizza, 472 Wilbur Ave. Swansea Little League Snack Shack, 347 GAR Highway Target Corp Store T2607 Café Pizza, 579 GAR Highway Target Corp Store T2607 Starbucks, 579 GAR Highway T Johnson's Farms Inc. d/b/a Johnsons Road Side Market, 445 Market Street Vickie's Chinese Food Inc., 207 Swansea Mall Drive The Wendys Company, 632 GAR Highway Walmart Stores Inc.54 Cousineau Drive ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise All Alcohol License MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Harvest Market,
To approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Harvest Market, 2685 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Jr. Seaside Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Palmer River Golf Club Inc. d/b/a Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Par Four LLC c/c Joseph Ruggiero d/b/a Wampanoag Golf Club, 168 Old Providence Road Silver Stone Castle Family Entertainment, 358 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Thai Taste, Inc., 544 Milford Road Tickle's Hospitality d/b/a The Rookery, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Tickle's Restaurant, LLC d/b/a The Aviary, 2229 G.A.R. Highway Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway VFW Post 204
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Harvest Market, 2685 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Jr. Seaside Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Palmer River Golf Club Inc. d/b/a Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Par Four LLC c/c Joseph Ruggiero d/b/a Wampanoag Golf Club, 168 Old Providence Road Silver Stone Castle Family Entertainment, 358 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Thai Taste, Inc., 544 Milford Road Tickle's Hospitality d/b/a The Rookery, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Tickle's Restaurant, LLC d/b/a The Aviary, 2229 G.A.R. Highway Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal Applications pending inspections for Saint Mary & Fr. Faltaous, Inc. d/b/a Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road
To approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal Applications pending inspections for Saint Mary & Fr. Faltaous, Inc. d/b/a Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal Applications pending inspections for Saint Mary & Fr. Faltaous, Inc. d/b/a Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for; Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vinta
To approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for; Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vintage Barn Wine & Spirits, 580 G.A.R. Highway Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Unite 1A
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications pending inspections for; Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vintage Barn Wine & Spirits, 580 G.A.R. Highway Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Unite 1A ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Amusement Device License MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Amusement Device License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Hoy Tin,
To approve Amusement Device License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street Walmart Stores Inc., 54 Cousineau Drive
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Amusement Device License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street Walmart Stores Inc., 54 Cousineau Drive ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Entertainment License MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Entertainment License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc,
To approve Entertainment License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Palmer River Golf Club Inc. d/b/a Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Swansea Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Tickle's Hospitality d/b/a The Rookery, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Entertainment License Renewal Applications pending inspections for: Black Salt, LLC., 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron 2 Corp. d/b/a Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Jr. SeaSide Tavern Inc, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Palmer River Golf Club Inc. d/b/a Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Swansea Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Tickle's Hospitality d/b/a The Rookery, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve minutes for November 19, 2024
To approve minutes for November 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve minutes for November 19, 2024 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes for December 3, 2024
To approve the minutes for December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the minutes for December 3, 2024 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close out the following Mass, DOT chapter 90 program reports contract number 1205 for Pierce Road total project expenditures for $170,360.00, Contract number 1507 under chapter 90 Gardner's Neck Road,
To close out the following Mass, DOT chapter 90 program reports contract number 1205 for Pierce Road total project expenditures for $170,360.00, Contract number 1507 under chapter 90 Gardner's Neck Road, total project expenditures zero. Project contract number 2002, Pierce Road between numbers 57 and 131 totals $45,859.16. Project expenditures Under contract number 2003 for the project Millers Lane intersection of Red Maple Drive to drainage for Millers Lane, so I'll just leave it at that, project expenditures in the amount of $34,689.42. Under contract number 2201 Millers Lane from the intersection of Red Maple Drive total project expenditures for $572,755.46. Contract 2201 for Purchase St. Baker Road, Shop lot Road, Stevens Road, and Mason Street in the amount of $479,876.01. Project number 2203612742, the reconstruction of Cummings Road, includes reconstruction of the eastern end and
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close out the following Mass, DOT chapter 90 program reports contract number 1205 for Pierce Road total project expenditures for $170,360.00, Contract number 1507 under chapter 90 Gardner's Neck Road, total project expenditures zero. Project contract number 2002, Pierce Road between numbers 57 and 131 totals $45,859.16. Project expenditures Under contract number 2003 for the project Millers Lane intersection of Red Maple Drive to drainage for Millers Lane, so I'll just leave it at that, project expenditures in the amount of $34,689.42. Under contract number 2201 Millers Lane from the intersection of Red Maple Drive total project expenditures for $572,755.46. Contract 2201 for Purchase St. Baker Road, Shop lot Road, Stevens Road, and Mason Street in the amount of $479,876.01. Project number 2203612742, the reconstruction of Cummings Road, includes reconstruction of the eastern end and with drainage paving, etc. in the amount of $493,005.16. Project 2301612901 Engineering Bark Street sidewalks, for a total project expenditure of $43,900.00. Project contract number 2304613448 for the resurfacing of Sharps Lot Road and Dillion Lane for $333,256.50. Project number 2305613449, The reconstruction of the Nike Site Road a total project expenditure of $95,063.62. The final closeout report project number 2401 Bark Street sidewalks, a total project expenditure of $637,046.28. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Correspondence Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept Ms. Bell's resignation letter with regret
To accept Ms. Bell's resignation letter with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept Ms. Bell's resignation letter with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Item B review and delegate response to Open Meeting Law Complaint r.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Designate the Town Administrator to work with the town Moderator with a response
To designate the Town Administrator to work with the town Moderator with a response
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to designate the Town Administrator to work with the town Moderator with a response ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter executive session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll call Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recess to clear the room
To recess to clear the room
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The meeting is adjourned at 8:12 pm Respectfully submitted, Jessica.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
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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