MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 14, 2025
16 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
Approve the Eagle Scout project of improvements to the Veteran's Memorial Green and Memorial Banners
To approve the Eagle Scout project of improvements to the Veteran's Memorial Green and Memorial Banners
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Eagle Scout project of improvements to the Veteran's Memorial Green and Memorial Banners. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Board of Health Director Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu of Portsmouth, RI to the position of Director of the Board of Health, effective January 2, 2025
To appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu of Portsmouth, RI to the position of Director of the Board of Health, effective January 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu of Portsmouth, RI to the position of Director of the Board of Health, effective January 2, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second Hand License Renewal, Pending Inspection Mot.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Second-Hand License renewal pending inspections for The Salvation Army, 534 GAR Highway, Swansea
To approve the Second-Hand License renewal pending inspections for The Salvation Army, 534 GAR Highway, Swansea
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Second-Hand License renewal pending inspections for The Salvation Army, 534 GAR Highway, Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve change of Manager for all Alcohol License Palmer Ri.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the change of manager application for the all-alcohol license at the Palmer River Golf Club, doing business as Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street to Mr. Robert Martin of Wrentham, MA as t
To approve the change of manager application for the all-alcohol license at the Palmer River Golf Club, doing business as Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street to Mr. Robert Martin of Wrentham, MA as the new manager of record
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the change of manager application for the all-alcohol license at the Palmer River Golf Club, doing business as Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street to Mr. Robert Martin of Wrentham, MA as the new manager of record. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Common Victullar License The Acores Family Restaura.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Common Victullar license for the Acores Family Restaurant, located at 317 Ocean Grove Ave
To approve the Common Victullar license for the Acores Family Restaurant, located at 317 Ocean Grove Ave
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette Vote to approve the Common Victullar license for the Acores Family Restaurant, located at 317 Ocean Grove Ave. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 131 Advisory and Finance of $4,000 in expenses
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 131 Advisory and Finance of $4,000 in expenses
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 131 Advisory and Finance of $4,000 in expenses. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 132 Reserve Fund for a total of $100,000 for the FY 2026 budget
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 132 Reserve Fund for a total of $100,000 for the FY 2026 budget
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 132 Reserve Fund for a total of $100,000 for the FY 2026 budget. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 135 Auditor/ Accountant for the FY 2026 budget with personnel services of $200,162.00 and expenses of $43,225.00 for a total budg
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 135 Auditor/ Accountant for the FY 2026 budget with personnel services of $200,162.00 and expenses of $43,225.00 for a total budget of $243,387.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 135 Auditor/ Accountant for the FY 2026 budget with personnel services of $200,162.00 and expenses of $43,225.00 for a total budget of $243,387.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 175 Planning Board with personnel services at $137,212.00 and expenses at $15,075.00, for a total budget of $152,287.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 175 Planning Board with personnel services at $137,212.00 and expenses at $15,075.00, for a total budget of $152,287.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 175 Planning Board with personnel services at $137,212.00 and expenses at $15,075.00, for a total budget of $152,287.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 141 Assessors with personnel services at $265,858.00 and expenses at $86,500.00, for a total of $352,358.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 141 Assessors with personnel services at $265,858.00 and expenses at $86,500.00, for a total of $352,358.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 141 Assessors with personnel services at $265,858.00 and expenses at $86,500.00, for a total of $352,358.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Fiscal Year 2026 budget 176 Zoning Appeals Board for a total of $8,000
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Fiscal Year 2026 budget 176 Zoning Appeals Board for a total of $8,000
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Fiscal Year 2026 budget 176 Zoning Appeals Board for a total of $8,000. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee FY 2026 budget 177 Water Aquifer for a total expense of $200.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee FY 2026 budget 177 Water Aquifer for a total expense of $200.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee FY 2026 budget 177 Water Aquifer for a total expense of $200.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 691 Historical Commission with total expenses of $5,000.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 691 Historical Commission with total expenses of $5,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 691 Historical Commission with total expenses of $5,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes for December 10, 2024
To approve the minutes for December 10, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the minutes for December 10, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes for December 17, 2024
To approve the minutes for December 17, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the minutes for December 17, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (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 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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