MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2025
11 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
Appoint as a full-time dispatcher with the Swansea Police Department, Mr. Kristopher Brown of Somerset, MA effective March 17, 2025, contingent upon successful receipt of his medical examination
To appoint as a full-time dispatcher with the Swansea Police Department, Mr. Kristopher Brown of Somerset, MA effective March 17, 2025, contingent upon successful receipt of his medical examination
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint as a full-time dispatcher with the Swansea Police Department, Mr. Kristopher Brown of Somerset, MA effective March 17, 2025, contingent upon successful receipt of his medical examination. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Warrant for Annual Town Election April 14, 2025 Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve and authorize the Annual Election Warrant for April 14, 2025 for precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the Joseph Case High School gymnasium at 70 School Street in Swansea, MA for Monday, April 14, 2
To approve and authorize the Annual Election Warrant for April 14, 2025 for precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the Joseph Case High School gymnasium at 70 School Street in Swansea, MA for Monday, April 14, 2025, from noon until 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve and authorize the Annual Election Warrant for April 14, 2025 for precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the Joseph Case High School gymnasium at 70 School Street in Swansea, MA for Monday, April 14, 2025, from noon until 8:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on appointments Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Seth Aitken of Swansea, Massachusetts to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to begin on March 7, 2025, and term to end on June 30, 2027. Medeiros, yes; Kitchin, yes; Beaudette, no
To appoint Seth Aitken of Swansea, Massachusetts to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to begin on March 7, 2025, and term to end on June 30, 2027. Medeiros, yes; Kitchin, yes; Beaudette, no
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Seth Aitken of Swansea, Massachusetts to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to begin on March 7, 2025, and term to end on June 30, 2027. Medeiros, yes; Kitchin, yes; Beaudette, no. Passes by Majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, Massachusetts, to the Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative, nunc pro tunc, effective immediately
To appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, Massachusetts, to the Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative, nunc pro tunc, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, Massachusetts, to the Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative, nunc pro tunc, effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Interview Board of Registrars and Vote to appoint (one) Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Jeanne Chaves of Swansea, MA to the Board of Registrars with a term beginning on April 1, 2025, and a term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Ms. Jeanne Chaves of Swansea, MA to the Board of Registrars with a term beginning on April 1, 2025, and a term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Jeanne Chaves of Swansea, MA to the Board of Registrars with a term beginning on April 1, 2025, and a term to expire on March 31, 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Common Victualler License - MAR Pizza LLC, 2388 GAR.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Common Victullar license for MAR Pizza, LLC, doing business as Bucko's Pizza 2388 GAR Highway as all documents are in order, the insurance has been verified, fees have been received, taxes pai
To approve Common Victullar license for MAR Pizza, LLC, doing business as Bucko's Pizza 2388 GAR Highway as all documents are in order, the insurance has been verified, fees have been received, taxes paid, the Board of Health has approved, the Building Department approved, and the Fire Department approved for hours of operation Monday through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and Sundays from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Common Victullar license for MAR Pizza, LLC, doing business as Bucko's Pizza 2388 GAR Highway as all documents are in order, the insurance has been verified, fees have been received, taxes paid, the Board of Health has approved, the Building Department approved, and the Fire Department approved for hours of operation Monday through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and Sundays from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Review Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated February 25, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated February 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated February 25, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Town of Swansea on Call Policy as submitted
To approve the Town of Swansea on Call Policy as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Town of Swansea on Call Policy as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Authorize the Town Administrator to award the contract for abatement services at the Town Hall Annex to Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $46,510.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to award the contract for abatement services at the Town Hall Annex to Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $46,510.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to authorize the Town Administrator to award the contract for abatement services at the Town Hall Annex to Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $46,510.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the letter of resignation of Mr. Keith Dicarpo Zoning Board of Appeals, effective March 7, 2025, with regret
To accept the letter of resignation of Mr. Keith Dicarpo Zoning Board of Appeals, effective March 7, 2025, with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the letter of resignation of Mr. Keith Dicarpo Zoning Board of Appeals, effective March 7, 2025, with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn and enter into Executive Session
To adjourn and enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn and enter into Executive Session. Roll Call Vote showed: Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Beaudette, aye. Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Document List: Memorandum recommending Appointment of full-time Dispatcher- Kr.” (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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