MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
13 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
Issue letters or citations of thanks to the individuals who volunteered on the storm drain markings project
To issue letters or citations of thanks to the individuals who volunteered on the storm drain markings project
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to issue letters or citations of thanks to the individuals who volunteered on the storm drain markings project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Digital Equity Plan Presentation, Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Alan Pontes of Swansea, MA, to the Council on Aging Board of Directors, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. Alan Pontes of Swansea, MA, to the Council on Aging Board of Directors, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Alan Pontes of Swansea, MA, to the Council on Aging Board of Directors, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Advisory and Finance Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Advisory and Finance Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Angela Dolan of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Advisory and Finance Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Catherine Cabral of Fall River, MA, as the Regional Health Inspector
To appoint Ms. Catherine Cabral of Fall River, MA, as the Regional Health Inspector
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Catherine Cabral of Fall River, MA, as the Regional Health Inspector. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Vote to approve year-end Transfers.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Waterfront in the amount of $8,000 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900-52- 5621 to the Waterfront account 01-193-52-5706
To approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Waterfront in the amount of $8,000 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900-52- 5621 to the Waterfront account 01-193-52-5706
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Waterfront in the amount of $8,000 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900-52- 5621 to the Waterfront account 01-193-52-5706. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Street Lights in the amount of $7,000 from the source B.C. Pension Benefits account 01-900- 52-5621 to the Street Lights account 01-422-60-5210
To approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Street Lights in the amount of $7,000 from the source B.C. Pension Benefits account 01-900- 52-5621 to the Street Lights account 01-422-60-5210
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to Street Lights in the amount of $7,000 from the source B.C. Pension Benefits account 01-900- 52-5621 to the Street Lights account 01-422-60-5210. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to the Beach in the amount of $2,100.00 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to the Beach- Contracted Services account 01-192-52-
To approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to the Beach in the amount of $2,100.00 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to the Beach- Contracted Services account 01-192-52-5201
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the end-of-year departmental transfer to the Beach in the amount of $2,100.00 from the source account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to the Beach- Contracted Services account 01-192-52-5201. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint a Representative to the Bristol County Advisory Boa.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Steven Kitchin of Swansea, MA, as the representative to the Bristol County Advisory Board with a term to expire on April 12, 2026
To appoint Mr. Steven Kitchin of Swansea, MA, as the representative to the Bristol County Advisory Board with a term to expire on April 12, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Steven Kitchin of Swansea, MA, as the representative to the Bristol County Advisory Board with a term to expire on April 12, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes The Board tabled the minutes for June 3, 2025 u.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Grant a license to National Grid for an electric overhead system at 1100 Bark Street
To grant a license to National Grid for an electric overhead system at 1100 Bark Street
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to grant a license to National Grid for an electric overhead system at 1100 Bark Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to award DPW Supply contracts Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Award the DPW fuel supply to Burke for $0.1442 for regular and diesel as bid through the Southeastern Regional Services Group
To award the DPW fuel supply to Burke for $0.1442 for regular and diesel as bid through the Southeastern Regional Services Group
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the DPW fuel supply to Burke for $0.1442 for regular and diesel as bid through the Southeastern Regional Services Group. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business The Board had no Old Business to discuss.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept with regret Mr. Charles Ashley's resignation letter from the Conservation Commission, effective June 10, 2025
To accept with regret Mr. Charles Ashley's resignation letter from the Conservation Commission, effective June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept with regret Mr. Charles Ashley's resignation letter from the Conservation Commission, effective June 10, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept with regret Mr. Paul Waple's resignation letter from the Planning Board, effective June 2, 2025
To accept with regret Mr. Paul Waple's resignation letter from the Planning Board, effective June 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept with regret Mr. Paul Waple's resignation letter from the Planning Board, effective June 2, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body, specifically to discuss collective bargaining with the Highway Union. Mr. Kitchin noted that Open Session will not reconvene
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body, specifically to discuss collective bargaining with the Highway Union. Mr. Kitchin noted that Open Session will not reconvene. Roll call vote to recess the meeting and clear the room: Mr. Kitchin aye, Mr. Beaudette aye, Mr. Medeiros aye Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Document list Memorandum regarding the St.” (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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