MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2025
9 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 three part-time per diem police dispatchers, Ms. Alexis Lopes, of Swansea, MA, Mr. Thomas Meneses, of Fall River, MA, and Ms. Taegan Salera, of Rehoboth, MA, effective October 8, 2025
To appoint three part-time per diem police dispatchers, Ms. Alexis Lopes, of Swansea, MA, Mr. Thomas Meneses, of Fall River, MA, and Ms. Taegan Salera, of Rehoboth, MA, effective October 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint three part-time per diem police dispatchers, Ms. Alexis Lopes, of Swansea, MA, Mr. Thomas Meneses, of Fall River, MA, and Ms. Taegan Salera, of Rehoboth, MA, effective October 8, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint Full-Time Police Officer effective upon academy sta.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Lucas Carvalho, of Swansea, MA, as a full-time Police Officer effective upon academy start date, anticipated to be December 1, 2025
To appoint Mr. Lucas Carvalho, of Swansea, MA, as a full-time Police Officer effective upon academy start date, anticipated to be December 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Lucas Carvalho, of Swansea, MA, as a full-time Police Officer effective upon academy start date, anticipated to be December 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Sign the Warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 27, 2025.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 14 relative to a conservation restriction on the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 27, 2025
To place Article 14 relative to a conservation restriction on the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to place Article 14 relative to a conservation restriction on the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 27, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on October 27, 2025
To sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on October 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on October 27, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Prestige One-Time Entertainment License,1735 Grand.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Prestige Gymnastics, Ms. Marion Desa, 1735 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, for a one-day craft fair on October 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To approve Prestige Gymnastics, Ms. Marion Desa, 1735 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, for a one-day craft fair on October 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Prestige Gymnastics, Ms. Marion Desa, 1735 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, for a one-day craft fair on October 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion and update on the Board of Selectmen Priorities FY2026 M.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adopt and establish the Declaration of the Trust and vote to execute the document
To adopt and establish the Declaration of the Trust and vote to execute the document
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adopt and establish the Declaration of the Trust and vote to execute the document. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 23, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 23, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report September 2025 Monthly Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the donation from Mr. Charles Applegate for the Sweetbay Magnolia to be planted at Medeiros Farm Pollinator Garden
To accept the donation from Mr. Charles Applegate for the Sweetbay Magnolia to be planted at Medeiros Farm Pollinator Garden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the donation from Mr. Charles Applegate for the Sweetbay Magnolia to be planted at Medeiros Farm Pollinator Garden. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was 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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