MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 13, 2025
10 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
Recess the meeting for five minutes
To recess the meeting for five minutes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess the meeting for five minutes. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 6:50 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the meeting
To reconvene the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion and vote made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to abate Trash Fees Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the trash abatement fees as written for a total of $2,222.50, from the notice dated April 25, 2025
To approve the trash abatement fees as written for a total of $2,222.50, from the notice dated April 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the trash abatement fees as written for a total of $2,222.50, from the notice dated April 25, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint James Carvalho, Swansea, MA, to the School Feasibil.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. James Carvalho of Swansea, MA, to the school feasibility Committee as the school committee representative
To appoint Mr. James Carvalho of Swansea, MA, to the school feasibility Committee as the school committee representative
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. James Carvalho of Swansea, MA, to the school feasibility Committee as the school committee representative. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Seasonal Beach Appointments, effective June 1, 2025, to Sep.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint as seasonal beach lifeguards effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025 Baylor Thacker, of Swansea, MA, Emma Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Ethan Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Evan Isidorio, of Berkl
To appoint as seasonal beach lifeguards effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025 Baylor Thacker, of Swansea, MA, Emma Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Ethan Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Evan Isidorio, of Berkley, MA, and Mikayla Seymour, of Berkley, MA
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint as seasonal beach lifeguards effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025 Baylor Thacker, of Swansea, MA, Emma Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Ethan Heilborn, of Swansea, MA, Evan Isidorio, of Berkley, MA, and Mikayla Seymour, of Berkley, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint as seasonal gatekeepers effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, Allie Holden, of Swansea, MA, and Grace Hansen, of Somerset, MA
To appoint as seasonal gatekeepers effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, Allie Holden, of Swansea, MA, and Grace Hansen, of Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint as seasonal gatekeepers effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, Allie Holden, of Swansea, MA, and Grace Hansen, of Somerset, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Board of Selectmen Priorities - FY2026 Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of April 29, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of April 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of April 29, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report The Board reviewed the Sexual Harassmen.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adopt the Anti- Molestation Policy effective immediately
To adopt the Anti- Molestation Policy effective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adopt the Anti- Molestation Policy effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Delegate the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint to the Town Administrator
To delegate the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint to the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to delegate the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint to the Town Administrator. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 8:03 pm, a Motion was made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was 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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