MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2024
21 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
Accept the donation of two All-Terrian vehicles and the associated list of equipment as stated by the Town Administrator from the Swansea Police Association
To accept the donation of two All-Terrian vehicles and the associated list of equipment as stated by the Town Administrator from the Swansea Police Association
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the donation of two All-Terrian vehicles and the associated list of equipment as stated by the Town Administrator from the Swansea Police Association. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Common Victullaer License Renewal Pending inspectio.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Common Victullaer License Renewals pending inspections and paid taxes for Cornerstone Bakery and Coffee Shop Inc., 1713 GAR Highway, County Fare Too, 1044 GAR Highway Unit D, Cumberland Fa
To approve the Common Victullaer License Renewals pending inspections and paid taxes for Cornerstone Bakery and Coffee Shop Inc., 1713 GAR Highway, County Fare Too, 1044 GAR Highway Unit D, Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms 2251, 1131 GAR Highway Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms 2320, 520 Wilbur Ave., Five Star Franchises Swansea LLC d/b/a Jersey Mike Subs, 581 GAR Highway #1, G Haven Corp d/b/a Subway, 26 Market Street, Hyde Park Ventures LLC d/b/a Five Guys, 573 GAR Highway, JSC Swansea LLC d/b/a Burger King, 711 GAR Highway, Reds Kitchen Inc., 29 Market Street, Swansea Hospitality Inc., d/b/a Roadway Inn, 999 GAR Highway, and Shree Ambe GAR Highway Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Common Victullaer License Renewals pending inspections and paid taxes for Cornerstone Bakery and Coffee Shop Inc., 1713 GAR Highway, County Fare Too, 1044 GAR Highway Unit D, Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms 2251, 1131 GAR Highway Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms 2320, 520 Wilbur Ave., Five Star Franchises Swansea LLC d/b/a Jersey Mike Subs, 581 GAR Highway #1, G Haven Corp d/b/a Subway, 26 Market Street, Hyde Park Ventures LLC d/b/a Five Guys, 573 GAR Highway, JSC Swansea LLC d/b/a Burger King, 711 GAR Highway, Reds Kitchen Inc., 29 Market Street, Swansea Hospitality Inc., d/b/a Roadway Inn, 999 GAR Highway, and Shree Ambe GAR Highway Inc. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise All Alcohol and Entertainment License Re.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve an On-Premise All Alcohol and Entertainment License renewal, pending inspections for Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway
To approve an On-Premise All Alcohol and Entertainment License renewal, pending inspections for Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve an On-Premise All Alcohol and Entertainment License renewal, pending inspections for Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise Club License Renewal Pending Inspections.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the On-Premise Club License renewals pending inspections for the American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue, and VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street
To approve the On-Premise Club License renewals pending inspections for the American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue, and VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the On-Premise Club License renewals pending inspections for the American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue, and VFW Post 2045, 130 Main Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second-Hand License Renewal Pending Inspections MOT.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Second-Hand License renewal, pending inspections for Mullen Brother's Jewelers Inc., 167 Swansea Mall Drive
To approve the Second-Hand License renewal, pending inspections for Mullen Brother's Jewelers Inc., 167 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Second-Hand License renewal, pending inspections for Mullen Brother's Jewelers Inc., 167 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class II License Renewal Pending Inspections MOTION.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Class II License renewal, pending inspections, for Douglas S. Dailey d/b/a Best Choice Auto Market, 1596 GAR Highway
To approve the Class II License renewal, pending inspections, for Douglas S. Dailey d/b/a Best Choice Auto Market, 1596 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Class II License renewal, pending inspections, for Douglas S. Dailey d/b/a Best Choice Auto Market, 1596 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Trash Abatements Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the trash abatements for the 2024 trash fees in the amount of $210.00
To approve the trash abatements for the 2024 trash fees in the amount of $210.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the trash abatements for the 2024 trash fees in the amount of $210.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the trash abatements for 2025 trash fees in the amount of 1,155.00
To approve the trash abatements for 2025 trash fees in the amount of 1,155.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the trash abatements for 2025 trash fees in the amount of 1,155.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Library Building Committee Member- Nunc Pro Tunc Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint to the Library Building Committee, nunc pro tunc, Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, Massachusetts, with a term to expire on completion of the project
To appoint to the Library Building Committee, nunc pro tunc, Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, Massachusetts, with a term to expire on completion of the project
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint to the Library Building Committee, nunc pro tunc, Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, Massachusetts, with a term to expire on completion of the project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee for approval the fiscal year 2026 budget 161 Town Clerk with personnel services total of $188,606.00 and expenses total of $16,600.00 for the total budget
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee for approval the fiscal year 2026 budget 161 Town Clerk with personnel services total of $188,606.00 and expenses total of $16,600.00 for the total budget of $205.206.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee for approval the fiscal year 2026 budget 161 Town Clerk with personnel services total of $188,606.00 and expenses total of $16,600.00 for the total budget of $205.206.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 162 Elections with expenses totaling $43,500.00, for a total budget of $43,500.00
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 162 Elections with expenses totaling $43,500.00, for a total budget of $43,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 162 Elections with expenses totaling $43,500.00, for a total budget of $43,500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 163 Registration Services of $2,575.00 in personnel services and expenses totaling $11,400, for a total of $1
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 163 Registration Services of $2,575.00 in personnel services and expenses totaling $11,400, for a total of $13,975.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 163 Registration Services of $2,575.00 in personnel services and expenses totaling $11,400, for a total of $13,975.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 491 Cemetery, with personnel services of $2,100.00 and expenses of $ 350.00, for a total budget of $2,450.00
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 491 Cemetery, with personnel services of $2,100.00 and expenses of $ 350.00, for a total budget of $2,450.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 491 Cemetery, with personnel services of $2,100.00 and expenses of $ 350.00, for a total budget of $2,450.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 195 Town Reports with expenses totaling $4,000.00 for a total budget of $4,000.00
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 195 Town Reports with expenses totaling $4,000.00 for a total budget of $4,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for fiscal year 2026, Budget 195 Town Reports with expenses totaling $4,000.00 for a total budget of $4,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 241 Building Inspector with personnel services at a total of $244,329.00 and expenses at a total of $34,600.0
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 241 Building Inspector with personnel services at a total of $244,329.00 and expenses at a total of $34,600.00 for a total budget of $279.529.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 241 Building Inspector with personnel services at a total of $244,329.00 and expenses at a total of $34,600.00 for a total budget of $279.529.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 429 Tree Warden with personnel services at $1,000 and expenses at $65,000 for a total of 66,000.00
To submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 429 Tree Warden with personnel services at $1,000 and expenses at $65,000 for a total of 66,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit to the Advisory and Finance Committee the approval for the fiscal year 2026, Budget 429 Tree Warden with personnel services at $1,000 and expenses at $65,000 for a total of 66,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse until June 30, 2026
To extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse until June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Shelter Services until June 30, 2026
To extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Shelter Services until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Shelter Services until June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Designate authority to the Town Administrator to serve as signatory to accept funds on behalf of the Town of Swansea
To designate authority to the Town Administrator to serve as signatory to accept funds on behalf of the Town of Swansea
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to designate authority to the Town Administrator to serve as signatory to accept funds on behalf of the Town of Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS New Business There was no new business at this time.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as Police Dispatcher effective December 19, 2024
To accept the resignation of Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as Police Dispatcher effective December 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the resignation of Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as Police Dispatcher effective December 19, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Doc.” (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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