MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2025
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 210 Swansea Police Department for Fiscal Year 2026, Personnel Services at $5,030.860.00, expenses at $467,814.00, equipment at $1
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 210 Swansea Police Department for Fiscal Year 2026, Personnel Services at $5,030.860.00, expenses at $467,814.00, equipment at $109,150.00, special investigation total $1,500.00, and travel expenses total of $1,000 for a total budget request of $5,610,324.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget number 210 Swansea Police Department for Fiscal Year 2026, Personnel Services at $5,030.860.00, expenses at $467,814.00, equipment at $109,150.00, special investigation total $1,500.00, and travel expenses total of $1,000 for a total budget request of $5,610,324.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Notice of Retirement and Vote to Appoint Reserve Officer Chief Fole.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Donald Dibiasio as Reserve Police Officer to the Town of Swansea, effective February 19, 2025
To appoint Donald Dibiasio as Reserve Police Officer to the Town of Swansea, effective February 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to appoint Donald Dibiasio as Reserve Police Officer to the Town of Swansea, effective February 19, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Police Appointments Chief Foley said he would like to appoi.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Sampaio, of Swansea, MA, to full-time Dispatcher, effective February 17, 2025
To appoint Mr. Jonathan Sampaio, of Swansea, MA, to full-time Dispatcher, effective February 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to appoint Mr. Jonathan Sampaio, of Swansea, MA, to full-time Dispatcher, effective February 17, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chief Foley said his last dispatcher, Lori Jennings, who retired re.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Estrella of Fall River, MA, and Mr. Charles Griswold of Assonet, MA, to full-time patrol officers, effective February 19, 2025
To appoint Mr. Jonathan Estrella of Fall River, MA, and Mr. Charles Griswold of Assonet, MA, to full-time patrol officers, effective February 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to appoint Mr. Jonathan Estrella of Fall River, MA, and Mr. Charles Griswold of Assonet, MA, to full-time patrol officers, effective February 19, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Presentation and Action on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Parks an.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee the Fiscal Year 2026 budget 650 Parks and Recreation Commission as proposed with personnel services of $137,441.00, expenses at a total of $170
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee the Fiscal Year 2026 budget 650 Parks and Recreation Commission as proposed with personnel services of $137,441.00, expenses at a total of $170,390.00, and other capital outlay of $2,000.00 for a total budget request of $309,831.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee the Fiscal Year 2026 budget 650 Parks and Recreation Commission as proposed with personnel services of $137,441.00, expenses at a total of $170,390.00, and other capital outlay of $2,000.00 for a total budget request of $309,831.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to ratify contract - Treasurer/Collector Elizabeth Leonardo Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Ratify the contract between Treasurer Collector Elizabeth Leonardo and the Town of Swansea for the period beginning April 14, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2027
To ratify the contract between Treasurer Collector Elizabeth Leonardo and the Town of Swansea for the period beginning April 14, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to ratify the contract between Treasurer Collector Elizabeth Leonardo and the Town of Swansea for the period beginning April 14, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2027. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to ratify contract - Town Administrator Mallory Aronstein Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town the contract between the Town of Swansea and Mallory Aronstein for the term commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2028. Mr. Medeiros
To ratify the employment agreement between the Town the contract between the Town of Swansea and Mallory Aronstein for the term commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2028. Mr. Medeiros AYE, Mr. Kitchin AYE, Mr. Beaudette, NAY
Yes: Kitchin, MedeirosNo: Beaudette
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the employment agreement between the Town the contract between the Town of Swansea and Mallory Aronstein for the term commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2028. Mr. Medeiros AYE, Mr. Kitchin AYE, Mr. Beaudette, NAY MOTION PASSES BY MAJORITY Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 122 Selectmen with personnel services of $463,625.00 and expenses of $51,100.00 for a total of $514,725.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 122 Selectmen with personnel services of $463,625.00 and expenses of $51,100.00 for a total of $514,725.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 122 Selectmen with personnel services of $463,625.00 and expenses of $51,100.00 for a total of $514,725.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 145 Treasurer/ Collector with personnel services of $213,764.00 and expenses of $60,500.00 for a total of $274,264.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 145 Treasurer/ Collector with personnel services of $213,764.00 and expenses of $60,500.00 for a total of $274,264.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 145 Treasurer/ Collector with personnel services of $213,764.00 and expenses of $60,500.00 for a total of $274,264.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 192 Beach for an expense total of $59,300.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 192 Beach for an expense total of $59,300.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 192 Beach for an expense total of $59,300.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 193 Waterfront with operating expenses of $45,000.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 193 Waterfront with operating expenses of $45,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 193 Waterfront with operating expenses of $45,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 511 Board of Health Nurse with a personnel services total of $78,863.00 and expense total of $14,210.00 for a total budget of $ 93,073.0
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 511 Board of Health Nurse with a personnel services total of $78,863.00 and expense total of $14,210.00 for a total budget of $ 93,073.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 511 Board of Health Nurse with a personnel services total of $78,863.00 and expense total of $14,210.00 for a total budget of $ 93,073.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of budget 710 Debt-Principal in the amount of $644,898.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of budget 710 Debt-Principal in the amount of $644,898.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee of budget 710 Debt-Principal in the amount of $644,898.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget number 751 Long-Term Debt in the amount of $140,849.00
To recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget number 751 Long-Term Debt in the amount of $140,849.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget number 751 Long-Term Debt in the amount of $140,849.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 752 Short-Term Debt in the amount of $50,000.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 752 Short-Term Debt in the amount of $50,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 752 Short-Term Debt in the amount of $50,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 422 Highway Department personnel services at $1,133,813.00, expenses at a total of $455,350.00, Streetlights at a total of $120,000.00,
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 422 Highway Department personnel services at $1,133,813.00, expenses at a total of $455,350.00, Streetlights at a total of $120,000.00, and Snow and Ice removal at $150,00.00 for a total budget of $1,859,163.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee budget 422 Highway Department personnel services at $1,133,813.00, expenses at a total of $455,350.00, Streetlights at a total of $120,000.00, and Snow and Ice removal at $150,00.00 for a total budget of $1,859,163.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes January 28, 2025 Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes of January 28, 2025
To approve the minutes of January 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to approve the minutes of January 28, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into finalized negotiations, and assuming a successful outcome, to enter into a contract for the Owner's Project Manager services for the Town Office's construction project to Socotec AE Consult
To enter into finalized negotiations, and assuming a successful outcome, to enter into a contract for the Owner's Project Manager services for the Town Office's construction project to Socotec AE Consulting, LLC of Charlestown, MA
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to enter into finalized negotiations, and assuming a successful outcome, to enter into a contract for the Owner's Project Manager services for the Town Office's construction project to Socotec AE Consulting, LLC of Charlestown, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Overspend the snow removal budget
To overspend the snow removal budget
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to overspend the snow removal budget. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion 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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