MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2025
21 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
Nominate as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Steven Kitchin
To nominate as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Steven Kitchin
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to nominate as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Steven Kitchin. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Beaudette)
Nominate as Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Michael Beaudette
To nominate as Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Michael Beaudette
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to nominate as Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Michael Beaudette. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Nominate as Clerk for the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Robert Medeiros
To nominate as Clerk for the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Robert Medeiros
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to nominate as Clerk for the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Robert Medeiros. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointment of Police Sergeant Chief Mark Foley requested that Patr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Patrolman Amy Gallant to the rank of Sergeant, effective April 16, 2025, for the Swansea Police Department
To appoint Patrolman Amy Gallant to the rank of Sergeant, effective April 16, 2025, for the Swansea Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Patrolman Amy Gallant to the rank of Sergeant, effective April 16, 2025, for the Swansea Police Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to ratify contract - Lieutenant Jonathan Boyd Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the contract of Lieutenant Jonathan Boyd
To ratify the contract of Lieutenant Jonathan Boyd
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the contract of Lieutenant Jonathan Boyd. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Layout as a Public Way Sheri Lynn Drive Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Lay out as a public way Sheri Lynn Drive
To lay out as a public way Sheri Lynn Drive
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to lay out as a public way Sheri Lynn Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS FY 2026 Solid Waste Budget Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Establish the Solid Waste Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 at $ 2,416,955.00
To establish the Solid Waste Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 at $ 2,416,955.00
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to establish the Solid Waste Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 at $ 2,416,955.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint Health Insurance Advisory Committee Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint to the Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Christopher Parayno, Chief Eric Hajder, Josh Castro, and Pamela Alexander, with terms to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint to the Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Christopher Parayno, Chief Eric Hajder, Josh Castro, and Pamela Alexander, with terms to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint to the Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Christopher Parayno, Chief Eric Hajder, Josh Castro, and Pamela Alexander, with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Act on Special Town Meeting/Annual Town Meeting Warrants, May 19, 2.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place articles one through eight as reviewed and updated on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place articles one through eight as reviewed and updated on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place articles one through eight as reviewed and updated on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place articles one through 25 as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to add as article 26, the local provision acceptance of the Hero Act, Clause 22J
To place articles one through 25 as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to add as article 26, the local provision acceptance of the Hero Act, Clause 22J
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place articles one through 25 as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to add as article 26, the local provision acceptance of the Hero Act, Clause 22J. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the exception of only entertaining placing the proposed Zoning bylaw changes, sewer easements, and betterment unit calculation articles
To close the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the exception of only entertaining placing the proposed Zoning bylaw changes, sewer easements, and betterment unit calculation articles
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the exception of only entertaining placing the proposed Zoning bylaw changes, sewer easements, and betterment unit calculation articles. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 18, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 18, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Table the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 25, 2025
To table the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to table the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes dated March 25, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Award the bid for certified Arborist to Davey Resource Group, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA, for a total of $9,970
To award the bid for certified Arborist to Davey Resource Group, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA, for a total of $9,970
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the bid for certified Arborist to Davey Resource Group, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA, for a total of $9,970. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Establish the Swamp White Oak as the official tree of Swansea, MA
To establish the Swamp White Oak as the official tree of Swansea, MA
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to establish the Swamp White Oak as the official tree of Swansea, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept with regret Amie Griffin's letter of resignation
To accept with regret Amie Griffin's letter of resignation
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept with regret Amie Griffin's letter of resignation. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board reviewed correspondence regarding the resignation of Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept Michael Rapoza's resignation from the Harbor Advisory Committee with regret
To accept Michael Rapoza's resignation from the Harbor Advisory Committee with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept Michael Rapoza's resignation from the Harbor Advisory Committee with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Send congratulations to Officer Jared Ulak, Officer Jonathan Estrella, and Officer Matthew Estrella
To send congratulations to Officer Jared Ulak, Officer Jonathan Estrella, and Officer Matthew Estrella
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to send congratulations to Officer Jared Ulak, Officer Jonathan Estrella, and Officer Matthew Estrella. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to the reason so stated
To enter into Executive Session, pursuant to the reason so stated
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to the reason so stated. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room
To recess to clear the room
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Doc.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
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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