MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2025
21 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
Appoint Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA, as a full-time dispatcher effective May 1, 2025
To appoint Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA, as a full-time dispatcher effective May 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mason Medeiros of Somerset, MA, as a full-time dispatcher effective May 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Recognition Girl Scout Troop 876 for the Bronze Award Project Ms.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Temporarily recess the meeting
To temporarily recess the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to temporarily recess the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 6:51 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the meeting
To reconvene the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint the Board of Selectmen representative, Southeastern.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. John Hansen as the Board of Selectmen representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. John Hansen as the Board of Selectmen representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. John Hansen as the Board of Selectmen representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint the municipal designee and alternate to the Joint T.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group as the municipal designee representative, and Mr. Scott Olobri, Facilities Manager, as the alternate, b
To appoint Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group as the municipal designee representative, and Mr. Scott Olobri, Facilities Manager, as the alternate, both with terms to expire on May 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group as the municipal designee representative, and Mr. Scott Olobri, Facilities Manager, as the alternate, both with terms to expire on May 31, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Eagle Scout Service Project - Rainbow Bridge Propos.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Eagle Scout Service Project, of constructing a Rainbow Bridge at the Swansea Animal Shelter
To approve the Eagle Scout Service Project, of constructing a Rainbow Bridge at the Swansea Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Eagle Scout Service Project, of constructing a Rainbow Bridge at the Swansea Animal Shelter. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Act on and Vote to sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 26, relative to the Hero Act, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 26, relative to the Hero Act, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 26, relative to the Hero Act, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 27, in relative to Zoning amendments, to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 27, in relative to Zoning amendments, to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 27, in relative to Zoning amendments, to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 28, in relative to sewer easements, for the sewer project on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 28, in relative to sewer easements, for the sewer project on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 28, in relative to sewer easements, for the sewer project on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 29, in relative to calculating Sewer betterments on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 29, in relative to calculating Sewer betterments on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 29, in relative to calculating Sewer betterments on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to sign Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve temporary change of hours, Acores Family Restaurant.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve a temporary change in hours of operations on May 11, June 15, and June 29, 2025, to 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Acores Family Restaurant
To approve a temporary change in hours of operations on May 11, June 15, and June 29, 2025, to 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Acores Family Restaurant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve a temporary change in hours of operations on May 11, June 15, and June 29, 2025, to 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Acores Family Restaurant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Transient Vendor Permit to sell flowers, Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Authorize Mr. Kitchin to act on behalf of the Board to issue the transient vendor permit
To authorize Mr. Kitchin to act on behalf of the Board to issue the transient vendor permit
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to authorize Mr. Kitchin to act on behalf of the Board to issue the transient vendor permit. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 25, 2025
To approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 25, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 15, 2025
To approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 15, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Affirm the action of the Conservation Commission to retain Map 3, lot 14, Old Warren Road
To affirm the action of the Conservation Commission to retain Map 3, lot 14, Old Warren Road
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to affirm the action of the Conservation Commission to retain Map 3, lot 14, Old Warren Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Declare as surplus property the parcels listed
To declare as surplus property the parcels listed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to declare as surplus property the parcels listed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recognize MC Souza for their 67 years of business in the Town of Swansea and wishes them all the best of luck in their upcoming retirement
To recognize MC Souza for their 67 years of business in the Town of Swansea and wishes them all the best of luck in their upcoming retirement
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recognize MC Souza for their 67 years of business in the Town of Swansea and wishes them all the best of luck in their upcoming retirement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Correspondence Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Beaudette)
Accept the letter of resignation from Laurie Pimentel
To accept the letter of resignation from Laurie Pimentel
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the letter of resignation from Laurie Pimentel. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn the meeting. 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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