MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2025
7 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 Elizabeth Leonardo of Swansea, MA, and Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, to the Solid Waste/ Hazardous Waste Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Elizabeth Leonardo of Swansea, MA, and Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, 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 Elizabeth Leonardo of Swansea, MA, and Adeline Bellesheim of Westport, MA, to the Solid Waste/ Hazardous Waste Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Acknowledge recipients of Awards from Diman Regional Vocational Tec.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Affirm the appointment of full-time Fire Dispatcher Brandon Halbardier of Fall River, MA, effective April 15, 2025
To affirm the appointment of full-time Fire Dispatcher Brandon Halbardier of Fall River, MA, effective April 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to affirm the appointment of full-time Fire Dispatcher Brandon Halbardier of Fall River, MA, effective April 15, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Selectmen Priorities- FY 2026 The Board deliberat.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 20, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 20, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Waive all permit fees relative to the Town Offices building project
To waive all permit fees relative to the Town Offices building project
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to waive all permit fees relative to the Town Offices building project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reduce the number of seats on the Harbor Advisory Committee from 9 to 7 members, effective June 4, 2025
To reduce the number of seats on the Harbor Advisory Committee from 9 to 7 members, effective June 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reduce the number of seats on the Harbor Advisory Committee from 9 to 7 members, effective June 4, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Dissolve the Open Space Committee effective June 4, 2025
To dissolve the Open Space Committee effective June 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to dissolve the Open Space Committee effective June 4, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: R
To adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - March 25, 2025; and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town: Police Patrolmen's Union
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - March 25, 2025; and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town: Police Patrolmen's Union. Roll Call Vote showed: Kitchin, yes; Beaudette, yes; Medeiros, yes. Respectfully submitted, Jessica White Administrative Assistant Document List: Email- Swansea Recipients Award from Diman Vocational Technical High School.” (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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