MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 23, 2025
31 recorded votes, 1 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 a public hearing to vote and set Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026
To enter into a public hearing to vote and set Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into a public hearing to vote and set Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the public hearing regarding setting the Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026
To close the public hearing regarding setting the Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the public hearing regarding setting the Solid Waste Trash Fees for FY 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board discussed the recommendations from the Solid Waste Commit.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Set the Solid Waste Household Fee at $230 per year and raise the small bag fee effective January 1, 2027, to $2.00 per bag for FY2026
To set the Solid Waste Household Fee at $230 per year and raise the small bag fee effective January 1, 2027, to $2.00 per bag for FY2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to set the Solid Waste Household Fee at $230 per year and raise the small bag fee effective January 1, 2027, to $2.00 per bag for FY2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve One-Time Entertainment License, 1492 Gar Hwy, Swans.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Columbus Energies of 1492 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, for a one-day entertainment license on October 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 5, 2025
To approve Columbus Energies of 1492 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, for a one-day entertainment license on October 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Columbus Energies of 1492 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, for a one-day entertainment license on October 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 5, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At this time, Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve a one-day entertainment license for Jitterbug Café located at 1635 GAR Highway on October 25, 2025, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
To approve a one-day entertainment license for Jitterbug Café located at 1635 GAR Highway on October 25, 2025, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve a one-day entertainment license for Jitterbug Café located at 1635 GAR Highway on October 25, 2025, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint to the Cultural Council: Ms.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Jo Ann Johnson of Swansea, MA, to the Cultural Council effective immediately, with a term to expire September 23, 2028
To appoint Jo Ann Johnson of Swansea, MA, to the Cultural Council effective immediately, with a term to expire September 23, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jo Ann Johnson of Swansea, MA, to the Cultural Council effective immediately, with a term to expire September 23, 2028. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Parking Regulations Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Parking Regulations as presented
To approve the Parking Regulations as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Parking Regulations as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Take item 7 relative to Chapter 90 Section 17C out of order
To take item 7 relative to Chapter 90 Section 17C out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take item 7 relative to Chapter 90 Section 17C out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and vote to adopt Chapter 90 Section 17C, relative to speed.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adopt Chapter 90 Section 17C, relative to speed limits in thickly settled areas
To vote to adopt Chapter 90 Section 17C, relative to speed limits in thickly settled areas
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to vote to adopt Chapter 90 Section 17C, relative to speed limits in thickly settled areas. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Special Town Meeting Warrant, October 27, 2025 Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 1 relative to the Coles River Dam Study grant match on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 1 relative to the Coles River Dam Study grant match on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 1 relative to the Coles River Dam Study grant match on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 2 relative to repairing the Council on Aging parking lot on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 2 relative to repairing the Council on Aging parking lot on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 2 relative to repairing the Council on Aging parking lot on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 3 relative to the purchase of two electric vehicles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 3 relative to the purchase of two electric vehicles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 3 relative to the purchase of two electric vehicles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 4 relative to an administrative vehicle for the Police Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 4 relative to an administrative vehicle for the Police Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 4 relative to an administrative vehicle for the Police Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 5 relative to the purchase of a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 5 relative to the purchase of a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 5 relative to the purchase of a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 7 relative to a utility maintenance vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 7 relative to a utility maintenance vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 7 relative to a utility maintenance vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 7 relative to an administrative office trailer for the highway department and related costs on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 7 relative to an administrative office trailer for the highway department and related costs on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 7 relative to an administrative office trailer for the highway department and related costs on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 8 relative to a matching grant for ADA improvements to the snack shack at Swansea Memorial Park on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 8 relative to a matching grant for ADA improvements to the snack shack at Swansea Memorial Park on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 8 relative to a matching grant for ADA improvements to the snack shack at Swansea Memorial Park on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 9 relative to the boiler replacement at Gardner School on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 9 relative to the boiler replacement at Gardner School on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 9 relative to the boiler replacement at Gardner School on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Articles 10 and 11 relative to energy efficiency updates to the Police Station on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Articles 10 and 11 relative to energy efficiency updates to the Police Station on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Articles 10 and 11 relative to energy efficiency updates to the Police Station on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 12 relative to transferring LOSAP funds on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 12 relative to transferring LOSAP funds on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 12 relative to transferring LOSAP funds on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 13 regarding the Community Preservation Fund expenditure for a wetland's delineation at the Hallock Property on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 13 regarding the Community Preservation Fund expenditure for a wetland's delineation at the Hallock Property on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 13 regarding the Community Preservation Fund expenditure for a wetland's delineation at the Hallock Property on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 15 relative to accept Chapter 90, Section 17C adoption discussed previously, and renumber the remaining articles on the draft warrant
To place Article 15 relative to accept Chapter 90, Section 17C adoption discussed previously, and renumber the remaining articles on the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 15 relative to accept Chapter 90, Section 17C adoption discussed previously, and renumber the remaining articles on the draft warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 16 relative to updating the Council on Aging By law on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 16 relative to updating the Council on Aging By law on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 16 relative to updating the Council on Aging By law on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article17 relative to amending the Town's By laws in conjunction with the parking regulations updates on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article17 relative to amending the Town's By laws in conjunction with the parking regulations updates on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article17 relative to amending the Town's By laws in conjunction with the parking regulations updates on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 18 relative to amending the Zoning By Laws regarding social consumption of marijuana on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 18 relative to amending the Zoning By Laws regarding social consumption of marijuana on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 18 relative to amending the Zoning By Laws regarding social consumption of marijuana on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 19 regarding amending the Open Space Residential Development by law. on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 19 regarding amending the Open Space Residential Development by law. on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 19 regarding amending the Open Space Residential Development by law. on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 20 regarding amending the Zoning Map on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 20 regarding amending the Zoning Map on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 20 regarding amending the Zoning Map on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 21 regarding an easement on the property at 1100 Bark Street on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 21 regarding an easement on the property at 1100 Bark Street on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 21 regarding an easement on the property at 1100 Bark Street on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of September 9, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Act on Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Swansea and Pascoag Fire District, with approval of Chief Hajder and Mr. Kitchin's amendment regarding establishing Massachusetts Gen
To approve the Act on Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Swansea and Pascoag Fire District, with approval of Chief Hajder and Mr. Kitchin's amendment regarding establishing Massachusetts General Laws as the governing legal oversight
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Act on Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Swansea and Pascoag Fire District, with approval of Chief Hajder and Mr. Kitchin's amendment regarding establishing Massachusetts General Laws as the governing legal oversight. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Doc.” (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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