MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2025
17 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
Open the public hearing for the application of Acores Family Restaurant for an all-alcohol on-premise liquor and an annual entertainment license
To open the public hearing for the application of Acores Family Restaurant for an all-alcohol on-premise liquor and an annual entertainment license
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing for the application of Acores Family Restaurant for an all-alcohol on-premise liquor and an annual entertainment license. All in Favor - Unanimous Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the all alcohol on-premise and entertainment licenses for Acores Family Restaurant, with operating hours of Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m
To approve the all alcohol on-premise and entertainment licenses for Acores Family Restaurant, with operating hours of Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the all alcohol on-premise and entertainment licenses for Acores Family Restaurant, with operating hours of Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Senior Clerk, Assessors Department.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Ms. Monte as Senior Clerk in the Assessors Department, effective February 3, 2025
To approve Ms. Monte as Senior Clerk in the Assessors Department, effective February 3, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Ms. Monte as Senior Clerk in the Assessors Department, effective February 3, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Presentation Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets 220 Fire Department, 2.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval of budget 220 Fire Department to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total $829,681.00 and expense total $ 280,150.00 and other capital outlay
To recommend approval of budget 220 Fire Department to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total $829,681.00 and expense total $ 280,150.00 and other capital outlay budget of $ 26,500.00 for a total of $1,136,331.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval of budget 220 Fire Department to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total $829,681.00 and expense total $ 280,150.00 and other capital outlay budget of $ 26,500.00 for a total of $1,136,331.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval of budget 291 Emergency Management to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal year 2026 for personnel services in the amount of $ 2,000.00 expenses of $ 22,500.00 other capita
To recommend approval of budget 291 Emergency Management to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal year 2026 for personnel services in the amount of $ 2,000.00 expenses of $ 22,500.00 other capital outlay budget total $1,000.00 for a total of $25,500. 00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval of budget 291 Emergency Management to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Fiscal year 2026 for personnel services in the amount of $ 2,000.00 expenses of $ 22,500.00 other capital outlay budget total $1,000.00 for a total of $25,500. 00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chief Hajder discussed his capital requests with the Board.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 123 Public Buildings for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services of $208,619.00 expenses of $394,000.00 for a total of $702,619.00
To recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 123 Public Buildings for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services of $208,619.00 expenses of $394,000.00 for a total of $702,619.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 123 Public Buildings for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services of $208,619.00 expenses of $394,000.00 for a total of $702,619.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 510 Board of Health Agent for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $195,931.00 and expenses at $16,430.00 for a total of $212,361
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 510 Board of Health Agent for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $195,931.00 and expenses at $16,430.00 for a total of $212,361.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 510 Board of Health Agent for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $195,931.00 and expenses at $16,430.00 for a total of $212,361.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of Budget 512 Animal Control for the Fiscal Year 2026 personal services total of $104,215.00 and expenses total of $22,950.00 for other capital
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of Budget 512 Animal Control for the Fiscal Year 2026 personal services total of $104,215.00 and expenses total of $22,950.00 for other capital of $ 500.00 for a total of $127,665.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of Budget 512 Animal Control for the Fiscal Year 2026 personal services total of $104,215.00 and expenses total of $22,950.00 for other capital of $ 500.00 for a total of $127,665.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 541 Council on Aging for Fiscal year 2026 personnel services total of $190.710.00 expenses total of $53,040.00 for a total of $243,7
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 541 Council on Aging for Fiscal year 2026 personnel services total of $190.710.00 expenses total of $53,040.00 for a total of $243,750.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 541 Council on Aging for Fiscal year 2026 personnel services total of $190.710.00 expenses total of $53,040.00 for a total of $243,750.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance for Budget 543 Veteran's Department for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total of $134,838.00 expenses $10,600.00 for a total of $395.438.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance for Budget 543 Veteran's Department for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total of $134,838.00 expenses $10,600.00 for a total of $395.438.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance for Budget 543 Veteran's Department for Fiscal Year 2026 personnel services total of $134,838.00 expenses $10,600.00 for a total of $395.438.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 680 Special Events for Fiscal Year 2026 for a total of $10,000.00 for a total of $ 10,000.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 680 Special Events for Fiscal Year 2026 for a total of $10,000.00 for a total of $ 10,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 680 Special Events for Fiscal Year 2026 for a total of $10,000.00 for a total of $ 10,000.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes of January 14, 2025
To approve the minutes of January 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the minutes of January 14, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Agreement
To enter the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the South Coast Public Health Coalition Collaborative Agreement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Selectmen's Town Report 2024
To approve the Selectmen's Town Report 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Selectmen's Town Report 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session M
To enter into Executive Session to discuss M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - January 14, 2025, M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator, Treasurer Collector; and M.G.L. c20A §21(a)(3): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union personnel: Sergeants Union
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter into Executive Session to discuss M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - January 14, 2025, M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator, Treasurer Collector; and M.G.L. c20A §21(a)(3): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union personnel: Sergeants Union. Roll call vote showed: Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Beaudette, aye. Mr. Medeiros said the Board will not return to open session. At 9:17 p.m., MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess to.” (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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