MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 31, 2025
7 recorded votes, 7 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
Enter into Executive Session 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 bargainin
To enter into Executive Session 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: Discussion of Patrolmen's Association Collective Bargaining Agreement; Discussion of Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. Kitchin stated that open session would reconvene. At 10:33 am
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into Executive Session 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: Discussion of Patrolmen's Association Collective Bargaining Agreement; Discussion of Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. Kitchin stated that open session would reconvene. At 10:33 am,.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene into Open Session
To reconvene into Open Session
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene into Open Session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the Clerical Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028
To ratify the Clerical Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the Clerical Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the Highway Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028
To ratify the Highway Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the Highway Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the Patrolmen's Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
To ratify the Patrolmen's Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the Patrolmen's Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Establish a 75/25 health care contribution for non-union personnel effective for the payment in September on healthcare
To establish a 75/25 health care contribution for non-union personnel effective for the payment in September on healthcare
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to establish a 75/25 health care contribution for non-union personnel effective for the payment in September on healthcare. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Roll Call vote showed: Mr.” (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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