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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

May 20, 2025

42 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

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess the meeting

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 7:01 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Reconvene the meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene the meeting

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Annual Appointments FY 2026 The Board reviewed the list of.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn, Eric Hajder, and Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act, with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn, Eric Hajder, and Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act, with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn, Eric Hajder, and Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act, with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Timothy F. Cabral, Sr., to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Timothy F. Cabral, Sr., to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Timothy F. Cabral, Sr., to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Alan Audet, Alternate Wiring Inspector, Timothy Cabral, Alternate Electrical Inspector, Brian Clerk, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Marc Lapointe, Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Edward Maj

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Alan Audet, Alternate Wiring Inspector, Timothy Cabral, Alternate Electrical Inspector, Brian Clerk, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Marc Lapointe, Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Edward Majewski, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Jason Roia, Alternate Electrical Inspector, Keith Sousa, Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector, and John Santos Fence Viewer and Building Commissioner with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Alan Audet, Alternate Wiring Inspector, Timothy Cabral, Alternate Electrical Inspector, Brian Clerk, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Marc Lapointe, Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Edward Majewski, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Jason Roia, Alternate Electrical Inspector, Keith Sousa, Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector, and John Santos Fence Viewer and Building Commissioner with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint William Anderson, Paul Burke, Christopher Hajder, Sarah Carlson, James Carvalho, John Hansen, Marc Lapointe, Ryan Pacheco, and Robert Alford II to the Capital Building Committee with terms to

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint William Anderson, Paul Burke, Christopher Hajder, Sarah Carlson, James Carvalho, John Hansen, Marc Lapointe, Ryan Pacheco, and Robert Alford II to the Capital Building Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint William Anderson, Paul Burke, Christopher Hajder, Sarah Carlson, James Carvalho, John Hansen, Marc Lapointe, Ryan Pacheco, and Robert Alford II to the Capital Building Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Diane Pelland and Celine Brown as Cemetery Records Clerk with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Diane Pelland and Celine Brown as Cemetery Records Clerk with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Diane Pelland and Celine Brown as Cemetery Records Clerk with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Mallory Aronstein as Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mallory Aronstein as Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mallory Aronstein as Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Jamie Beane as the Town's representative to Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jamie Beane as the Town's representative to Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jamie Beane as the Town's representative to Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Eric Hajder as the Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Eric Hajder as the Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Eric Hajder as the Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Robert Lemoi to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Robert Lemoi to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Robert Lemoi to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire June 30, 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Joseph Latimer, Andrew Martelly, James Raposa, and Roland Richard as Constables with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Joseph Latimer, Andrew Martelly, James Raposa, and Roland Richard as Constables with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Joseph Latimer, Andrew Martelly, James Raposa, and Roland Richard as Constables with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Cynthia Furtado and Marita Gray to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Cynthia Furtado and Marita Gray to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Cynthia Furtado and Marita Gray to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Alan Audet, Norbert Berard, Joseph Boutin, Nancy Cordeiro, Emmanuel Coroa, Davis Dewey, Mark A. Foley, Eric Hajder, Gary Huntress, Michael Medeiros, Carl Sawejko, Jeffrey Sawejko, and Antone S

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Alan Audet, Norbert Berard, Joseph Boutin, Nancy Cordeiro, Emmanuel Coroa, Davis Dewey, Mark A. Foley, Eric Hajder, Gary Huntress, Michael Medeiros, Carl Sawejko, Jeffrey Sawejko, and Antone Souza, III, and Timothy Johnson to the Emergency Management Agency with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Alan Audet, Norbert Berard, Joseph Boutin, Nancy Cordeiro, Emmanuel Coroa, Davis Dewey, Mark A. Foley, Eric Hajder, Gary Huntress, Michael Medeiros, Carl Sawejko, Jeffrey Sawejko, and Antone Souza, III, and Timothy Johnson to the Emergency Management Agency with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Jordan P. Amorin, Mallory Aronstein, Christopher T. Furtado, Eric Hajder, Richard Mello, Andrew Moniz, Scott Olobri, and Joyce Moore to the Fire Feasibility Committee with terms to expire June

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jordan P. Amorin, Mallory Aronstein, Christopher T. Furtado, Eric Hajder, Richard Mello, Andrew Moniz, Scott Olobri, and Joyce Moore to the Fire Feasibility Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jordan P. Amorin, Mallory Aronstein, Christopher T. Furtado, Eric Hajder, Richard Mello, Andrew Moniz, Scott Olobri, and Joyce Moore to the Fire Feasibility Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Charles Applegate, Shawn Cusick, Henry Elliot, Shane Heneghen, Gary Lund, Sean Moffi, and Christopher O'Donoghue to the Harbor Advisory Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Charles Applegate, Shawn Cusick, Henry Elliot, Shane Heneghen, Gary Lund, Sean Moffi, and Christopher O'Donoghue to the Harbor Advisory Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Charles Applegate, Shawn Cusick, Henry Elliot, Shane Heneghen, Gary Lund, Sean Moffi, and Christopher O'Donoghue to the Harbor Advisory Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Shane Mello, Harbor Master, Ethan Bouchard, Assistant, Connor Levesque, Assistant, Keith Lake, Assistant, Ashley Motta, Assistant, and Thomas Eaton, Assistant, with terms to expire June 30, 20

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Shane Mello, Harbor Master, Ethan Bouchard, Assistant, Connor Levesque, Assistant, Keith Lake, Assistant, Ashley Motta, Assistant, and Thomas Eaton, Assistant, with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Shane Mello, Harbor Master, Ethan Bouchard, Assistant, Connor Levesque, Assistant, Keith Lake, Assistant, Ashley Motta, Assistant, and Thomas Eaton, Assistant, with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Eric Hajder, Frances Kelley, and Susan Nedar to the Public Access Oversight Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Eric Hajder, Frances Kelley, and Susan Nedar to the Public Access Oversight Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Eric Hajder, Frances Kelley, and Susan Nedar to the Public Access Oversight Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Raymond White as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Committee, with term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Raymond White as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Committee, with term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Raymond White as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Committee, with term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Shane Mello, Shellfish Warden, Ethan Bouchard, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Connor Levesque, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Keith Lake, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Ashley Motta, Shellfish Deputy Warden, an

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Shane Mello, Shellfish Warden, Ethan Bouchard, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Connor Levesque, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Keith Lake, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Ashley Motta, Shellfish Deputy Warden, and Thomas Eaton, Shellfish Deputy Warden, with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Shane Mello, Shellfish Warden, Ethan Bouchard, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Connor Levesque, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Keith Lake, Shellfish Deputy Warden, Ashley Motta, Shellfish Deputy Warden, and Thomas Eaton, Shellfish Deputy Warden, with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Paul Waple to the Soil Conservation Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Paul Waple to the Soil Conservation Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Nanci Hedgcorth and Paul Waple to the Soil Conservation Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Tracy Jo Anderson, William Anderson, Mallory Aronstein, Eric Hajder, and Nuno Jorge to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Tracy Jo Anderson, William Anderson, Mallory Aronstein, Eric Hajder, and Nuno Jorge to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Tracy Jo Anderson, William Anderson, Mallory Aronstein, Eric Hajder, and Nuno Jorge to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Christopher Parayno as the Town's representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Christopher Parayno as the Town's representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & 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 Christopher Parayno as the Town's representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Christopher Hajder to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Christopher Hajder to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Christopher Hajder to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Jose Correia to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jose Correia to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jose Correia to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Chapter 90: Close Out and Reimbursements.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the reimbursement request for Pearse Road Drainage and pavement for the total amount of $684,327.50

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request for Pearse Road Drainage and pavement for the total amount of $684,327.50

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the reimbursement request for Pearse Road Drainage and pavement for the total amount of $684,327.50. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the reimbursement request for FY2024 Fall Paving for the total amount of $619,313.85

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request for FY2024 Fall Paving for the total amount of $619,313.85

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the reimbursement request for FY2024 Fall Paving for the total amount of $619,313.85. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the reimbursement request for Swansea resurfacing various Streets, including Bark Street south from Stevens Road to the Somerset town line, and Market Street from Route 6 to the Warren town li

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request for Swansea resurfacing various Streets, including Bark Street south from Stevens Road to the Somerset town line, and Market Street from Route 6 to the Warren town line, for a total amount of $867,394.74

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the reimbursement request for Swansea resurfacing various Streets, including Bark Street south from Stevens Road to the Somerset town line, and Market Street from Route 6 to the Warren town line, for a total amount of $867,394.74. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the reimbursement request for reconstruction of Milford Road Drainage & Guard Rail for a total of $89,033.75

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request for reconstruction of Milford Road Drainage & Guard Rail for a total of $89,033.75

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the reimbursement request for reconstruction of Milford Road Drainage & Guard Rail for a total of $89,033.75. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the reimbursement request for engineering of Swansea Mall Drive improvements for a total of $224,825.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request for engineering of Swansea Mall Drive improvements for a total of $224,825.00

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the reimbursement request for engineering of Swansea Mall Drive improvements for a total of $224,825.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fair Share expense (project request) Salt Shed replacement Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the request for replacement of the salt shed from the Fair Share allotment and Chapter 90 fund for the Highway Department for a total of $193,992.77

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for replacement of the salt shed from the Fair Share allotment and Chapter 90 fund for the Highway Department for a total of $193,992.77

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the request for replacement of the salt shed from the Fair Share allotment and Chapter 90 fund for the Highway Department for a total of $193,992.77. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Seasonal Beach appointments, effective June 1, 2025, to Sep.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Adyn Marcos of Somerset, MA, as Assistant Manager for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Adyn Marcos of Somerset, MA, as Assistant Manager for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Adyn Marcos of Somerset, MA, as Assistant Manager for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Emma Plante of Swansea, MA, and Dominic Alderman of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Emma Plante of Swansea, MA, and Dominic Alderman of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Emma Plante of Swansea, MA, and Dominic Alderman of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Samuel Woodsmall of Swansea, MA, as a lifeguard for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Samuel Woodsmall of Swansea, MA, as a lifeguard for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Samuel Woodsmall of Swansea, MA, as a lifeguard for the Swansea Town Beach effective June 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on End of Year Budget Transfers Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve end-of-year Departmental transfer to Conservation Agent in the amount of $13,162,00 from the source account 01-510-51-5110 to the Department Head Salaries- Conservation account 01-171-51- 5101

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve end-of-year Departmental transfer to Conservation Agent in the amount of $13,162,00 from the source account 01-510-51-5110 to the Department Head Salaries- Conservation account 01-171-51- 5101

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve end-of-year Departmental transfer to Conservation Agent in the amount of $13,162,00 from the source account 01-510-51-5110 to the Department Head Salaries- Conservation account 01-171-51- 5101. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the end-of-year Departmental Transfer of Public Buildings and Maintenance for the amount of $325.81 from the Board of Health account 01-510-51-5110 to the Public Buildings Overtime account 01-

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the end-of-year Departmental Transfer of Public Buildings and Maintenance for the amount of $325.81 from the Board of Health account 01-510-51-5110 to the Public Buildings Overtime account 01-123-51- 5104

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the end-of-year Departmental Transfer of Public Buildings and Maintenance for the amount of $325.81 from the Board of Health account 01-510-51-5110 to the Public Buildings Overtime account 01-123-51- 5104. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Board of Selectmen Priorities- FY 2026 The Board.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 13, 2025

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 13, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 13, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Adopt the Sexual Harassment Policy for the Town of Swansea

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To vote to adopt the Sexual Harassment Policy for the Town of Swansea

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to vote to adopt the Sexual Harassment Policy for the Town of Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

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Not set a minimal value on the following: Map 46, Lot 50 - 0 Wilder Street Map 67, Lot 123- Neponset Street Map 80, Lots 9 and 9A - Melrose Street Map 49, Lot 100 - Wesley Avenue Map 50, Lot 88 - 0 Mi

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To not set a minimal value on the following: Map 46, Lot 50 - 0 Wilder Street Map 67, Lot 123- Neponset Street Map 80, Lots 9 and 9A - Melrose Street Map 49, Lot 100 - Wesley Avenue Map 50, Lot 88 - 0 Milne Avenue Map 67, Lot 30 - 0 Rhinecliff Avenue

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to not set a minimal value on the following: Map 46, Lot 50 - 0 Wilder Street Map 67, Lot 123- Neponset Street Map 80, Lots 9 and 9A - Melrose Street Map 49, Lot 100 - Wesley Avenue Map 50, Lot 88 - 0 Milne Avenue Map 67, Lot 30 - 0 Rhinecliff Avenue. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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