MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 25, 2025
14 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
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to: M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the pu
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to: M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body potential litigation: Zoning Board of Appeals, 610 GAR Highway. Mr. Medeiros noted that the Open Session would reconvene
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to: M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body potential litigation: Zoning Board of Appeals, 610 GAR Highway. Mr. Medeiros noted that the Open Session would reconvene. Roll Call vote showed: Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Beaudette, aye. At 6:48 p.m., a Motion was made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter back into open session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Public.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter back into open session
To enter back into open session
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter back into open session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Public Hearing - Kostyas Auto Sales Class II Dealer's License Revoc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into a public hearing relative to the revocation of the Class II Dealer's License for Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA
To enter into a public hearing relative to the revocation of the Class II Dealer's License for Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to enter into a public hearing relative to the revocation of the Class II Dealer's License for Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Revoke Koysta's Auto Sales Inc. Class II Dealer's license, with a 60-day grace period
To revoke Koysta's Auto Sales Inc. Class II Dealer's license, with a 60-day grace period
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette and seconded by Mr. Kitchen to revoke Koysta's Auto Sales Inc. Class II Dealer's license, with a 60-day grace period. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Kitchin)
Take item number 4 regarding appointing a Beach Manager out of order on the agenda
To take item number 4 regarding appointing a Beach Manager out of order on the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item number 4 regarding appointing a Beach Manager out of order on the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Beach Manager Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Christian Liberatore of 246 Oneil Road, Somerset, MA, as the Beach Manager effective April 1, 2025
To appoint Christian Liberatore of 246 Oneil Road, Somerset, MA, as the Beach Manager effective April 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Christian Liberatore of 246 Oneil Road, Somerset, MA, as the Beach Manager effective April 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Parking Regulations - Assistant Town Counsel Bria.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint as the next Lieutenant for the Swansea Police Department, Sergeant Jonathan Boyd of Berkeley, Massachusetts, pending successful contract negotiations
To appoint as the next Lieutenant for the Swansea Police Department, Sergeant Jonathan Boyd of Berkeley, Massachusetts, pending successful contract negotiations
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“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint as the next Lieutenant for the Swansea Police Department, Sergeant Jonathan Boyd of Berkeley, Massachusetts, pending successful contract negotiations. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve YMCA Mother's Day 5K Race, May 10, 2025, 8:00 am -.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the South Coast YMCA 5k Race scheduled for May 10, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00 am, contingent upon adhering to all stipulations outlined by the Police and Fire Chiefs
To approve the South Coast YMCA 5k Race scheduled for May 10, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00 am, contingent upon adhering to all stipulations outlined by the Police and Fire Chiefs
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the South Coast YMCA 5k Race scheduled for May 10, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00 am, contingent upon adhering to all stipulations outlined by the Police and Fire Chiefs. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Discuss Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Mee.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table Item 8 relative to yoga at the beach
To table Item 8 relative to yoga at the beach
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table Item 8 relative to yoga at the beach. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of March 11, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of March 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of March 11, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table the March 18, 2025, Board of Selectmen minutes to the next meeting
To table the March 18, 2025, Board of Selectmen minutes to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table the March 18, 2025, Board of Selectmen minutes to the next meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 390, Vocational Schools, with expenses of $2,308,139.00 and debt service of $675,684.00, for a total allocation of $2,983,823.00
To recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 390, Vocational Schools, with expenses of $2,308,139.00 and debt service of $675,684.00, for a total allocation of $2,983,823.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recommend approval to the Advisory and Finance Committee for Budget 390, Vocational Schools, with expenses of $2,308,139.00 and debt service of $675,684.00, for a total allocation of $2,983,823.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Award the contract for the Police Station Cooling Tower replacement project at the Swansea Police Station to Automatic Temperature Control, Inc., of Cranston, RI, in the amount of $64,900.00
To award the contract for the Police Station Cooling Tower replacement project at the Swansea Police Station to Automatic Temperature Control, Inc., of Cranston, RI, in the amount of $64,900.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Beaudette to award the contract for the Police Station Cooling Tower replacement project at the Swansea Police Station to Automatic Temperature Control, Inc., of Cranston, RI, in the amount of $64,900.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn and enter into executive session for the reasons so stated
To adjourn and enter into executive session for the reasons so stated
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to adjourn and enter into executive session for the reasons so stated. Roll Call Vote showed: Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Beaudette, aye. Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Document List: Public Hearing -revoking Kostyas Auto Sales Class II Dealers Re.” (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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