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February 25, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 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
Enter into a Public Hearing to consider the Class II Dealer's License Application for Wild Evo, LL, 2135 GAR Highway
To enter into a Public Hearing to consider the Class II Dealer's License Application for Wild Evo, LL, 2135 GAR Highway
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into a Public Hearing to consider the Class II Dealer's License Application for Wild Evo, LL, 2135 GAR Highway. MOTION PASSES BY MAJORITY Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the public hearing MOTION PASSES BY MAJORITY Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Class II Dealer License application for Wild Evo, LLC, located at 2135 GAR Highway
To approve the Class II Dealer License application for Wild Evo, LLC, located at 2135 GAR Highway
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Class II Dealer License application for Wild Evo, LLC, located at 2135 GAR Highway. MOTION PASSES BY MAJORITY Swansea Historical Commission -Updates on proje.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the donation of the William Cahoon plaque as donated by the family to be placed in the Swansea Town Hall
To accept the donation of the William Cahoon plaque as donated by the family to be placed in the Swansea Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the donation of the William Cahoon plaque as donated by the family to be placed in the Swansea Town Hall. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint a member to the Historical Commission.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Karen Bowen of Swansea, Massachusetts to be a member of the Swansea Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Karen Bowen of Swansea, Massachusetts to be a member of the Swansea Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Karen Bowen of Swansea, Massachusetts to be a member of the Swansea Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review 122 Selectmen Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 155 Management Information Systems, for the FY 2026 operating budget for a total of $172,875.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 155 Management Information Systems, for the FY 2026 operating budget for a total of $172,875.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 155 Management Information Systems, for the FY 2026 operating budget for a total of $172,875.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 440 Sewer Collection & Disposal Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 440 Sewer Collection & Disposal for the FY 2026 with personnel services in the amount of $14,906.00, expenses total of $52,5
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 440 Sewer Collection & Disposal for the FY 2026 with personnel services in the amount of $14,906.00, expenses total of $52,500.00 for a total of $ 67,406.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee approval of budget 440 Sewer Collection & Disposal for the FY 2026 with personnel services in the amount of $14,906.00, expenses total of $52,500.00 for a total of $ 67,406.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 610 Library for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $378,235.00 with expenses at $150,150.00 for a total budget of $528,385.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 610 Library for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $378,235.00 with expenses at $150,150.00 for a total budget of $528,385.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee Budget 610 Library for Fiscal Year 2026 with personnel services at $378,235.00 with expenses at $150,150.00 for a total budget of $528,385.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the minutes of February 11, 2025
To approve the minutes of February 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to approve the minutes of February 11, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Award bid via the Southeastern Regional Services Group for DPW services, including but not limited to such items as super pave hot mix, asphalt polymer, modified crack ceiling, hot asphaltic filters,
To award bid via the Southeastern Regional Services Group for DPW services, including but not limited to such items as super pave hot mix, asphalt polymer, modified crack ceiling, hot asphaltic filters, installation of steel beam guardrails, tub grinding, and other assorted services to the Southeastern Regional Services Group
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to award bid via the Southeastern Regional Services Group for DPW services, including but not limited to such items as super pave hot mix, asphalt polymer, modified crack ceiling, hot asphaltic filters, installation of steel beam guardrails, tub grinding, and other assorted services to the Southeastern Regional Services Group. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business No old business at this time New Business No new busin.” (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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