MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2025
22 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
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement Project in the amount of $37,338.40
To approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement Project in the amount of $37,338.40
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement Project in the amount of $37,338.40. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement | for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement project for the remainder of the tank in the amount of $110,670.25
To approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement | for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement project for the remainder of the tank in the amount of $110,670.25
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement | for the Town Fuel Depot Replacement project for the remainder of the tank in the amount of $110,670.25. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements in the amount of $10,750.00
To approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements in the amount of $10,750.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements in the amount of $10,750.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Take item three out of order from the agenda
To take item three out of order from the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take item three out of order from the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Yankee Spirits license for a one-day event on Augus.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Yankee Spirits, for a one-day on- premise liquor license for August 16, 2025, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with conditions to be met by the Health Inspector and Fire Chief for final review
To approve Yankee Spirits, for a one-day on- premise liquor license for August 16, 2025, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with conditions to be met by the Health Inspector and Fire Chief for final review
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Yankee Spirits, for a one-day on- premise liquor license for August 16, 2025, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with conditions to be met by the Health Inspector and Fire Chief for final review. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Take item four out of order on the agenda
To take item four out of order on the agenda
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take item four out of order on the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Change of Manager, Hoy Tin Restaurant Inc.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Mr. Benjamin Wong, of Cranston, RI, as the manager for Hoy Tin Restaurant Inc
To approve Mr. Benjamin Wong, of Cranston, RI, as the manager for Hoy Tin Restaurant Inc
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Mr. Benjamin Wong, of Cranston, RI, as the manager for Hoy Tin Restaurant Inc. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Take item number seven out of order on | the agenda
To take item number seven out of order on | the agenda
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“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take item number seven out of order on | the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Appointments | Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Marybeth Buglio, Fall River, MA, as part-time Tobacco Inspector, effective July 15, 2025. |
To appoint Ms. Marybeth Buglio, Fall River, MA, as part-time Tobacco Inspector, effective July 15, 2025. |
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Marybeth Buglio, Fall River, MA, as part-time Tobacco Inspector, effective July 15, 2025. | ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board reviewed the request from Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Tyler Correia, of Swansea, | MA, to the Conservation Committee as a Board Member with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. Tyler Correia, of Swansea, | MA, to the Conservation Committee as a Board Member with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Tyler Correia, of Swansea, | MA, to the Conservation Committee as a Board Member with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS | i Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Brittany Messier, of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term to expire July 1, 2026
To appoint Ms. Brittany Messier, of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term to expire July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Brittany Messier, of Swansea, MA, as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term to expire July 1, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Table item two relative to an update on the Eagle Scout Project at the Swansea Veterans Green. |
To table item two relative to an update on the Eagle Scout Project at the Swansea Veterans Green. |
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to table item two relative to an update on the Eagle Scout Project at the Swansea Veterans Green. | ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Council on Aging Director - Stephanie Suplido.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Stephanie Suplido, of Warren, RI, as Council on Aging Director, effective July 21, 2025. |
To appoint Stephanie Suplido, of Warren, RI, as Council on Aging Director, effective July 21, 2025. |
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Stephanie Suplido, of Warren, RI, as Council on Aging Director, effective July 21, 2025. | ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Beach Gatekeepers.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Andrew Graham, of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Sydney Alves, of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers with terms to expire on September 1, 2025
To appoint Mr. Andrew Graham, of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Sydney Alves, of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers with terms to expire on September 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Andrew Graham, of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Sydney Alves, of Swansea, MA, as gatekeepers with terms to expire on September 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes | Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of June 3, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of June 3, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of June 3, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes | of June 10, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes | of June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes | of June 10, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report } Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Award the contract for fiscal year 2026 Paper Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025
To award the contract for fiscal year 2026 Paper Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the contract for fiscal year 2026 Paper Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Award the contract for fiscal year 2026 | and fiscal year 2027 Office Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025
To award the contract for fiscal year 2026 | and fiscal year 2027 Office Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the contract for fiscal year 2026 | and fiscal year 2027 Office Supplies through SERSG to W.B. Mason Co., of Brockton, MA, effective July 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reduce membership of the Cable Advisory Committee to five, nunc pro tunc to April 5, 2024. |
To reduce membership of the Cable Advisory Committee to five, nunc pro tunc to April 5, 2024. |
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reduce membership of the Cable Advisory Committee to five, nunc pro tunc to April 5, 2024. | ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the donation and write a letter of thanks to the New England Mountain Biking Association for the Bike Path signs at Village Park
To accept the donation and write a letter of thanks to the New England Mountain Biking Association for the Bike Path signs at Village Park
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the donation and write a letter of thanks to the New England Mountain Biking Association for the Bike Path signs at Village Park. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS | Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve trash abatement 2025 dumpster contract 282 Old Fall River Road #61353 - $105.00
To approve trash abatement 2025 dumpster contract 282 Old Fall River Road #61353 - $105.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve trash abatement 2025 dumpster contract 282 Old Fall River Road #61353 - $105.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Enter into Executive Session for the reason stated pursuant toM.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining as an open meeting will have a detrimental ef
To enter into Executive Session for the reason stated pursuant toM.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: Clerical Union Contract, Highway Union Contract, Patrolmen Union Contract, and Superior Officers Union (Sergeants) contract. Mr. Kitchin stated that Open Session will not reconvene. |
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into Executive Session for the reason stated pursuant toM.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: Clerical Union Contract, Highway Union Contract, Patrolmen Union Contract, and Superior Officers Union (Sergeants) contract. Mr. Kitchin stated that Open Session will not reconvene. | Roll call vote showed: Kitchin aye; Beaudette, aye; Mr. Medeiros, aye. Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant | Document list -Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement Request forms -Yankee Spirit Custom.” (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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