MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2025
15 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
Enter into the National Grid Pole Hearing for Swansom Road
To enter into the National Grid Pole Hearing for Swansom Road
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into the National Grid Pole Hearing for Swansom Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the National Grid pole hearing for Swansom Road
To close the National Grid pole hearing for Swansom Road
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the National Grid pole hearing for Swansom Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the request of National Grid for the poles and the placement of the poles
To approve the request of National Grid for the poles and the placement of the poles
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the request of National Grid for the poles and the placement of the poles. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Presentation & Update - Joseph Case Junior High School Construction.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Rebekah Moore of Tiverton, RI, as Board of Health Inspector, effective October 29, 2025
To appoint Ms. Rebekah Moore of Tiverton, RI, as Board of Health Inspector, effective October 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Rebekah Moore of Tiverton, RI, as Board of Health Inspector, effective October 29, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Resident Recognition, Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Take one part of correspondence out of order on the agenda
To take one part of correspondence out of order on the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take one part of correspondence out of order on the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the letter of resignation with regret and to appoint Ms. Shilekis, of North Dighton, MA, as a part-time per diem Police Dispatcher effective November 1, 2025
To accept the letter of resignation with regret and to appoint Ms. Shilekis, of North Dighton, MA, as a part-time per diem Police Dispatcher effective November 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the letter of resignation with regret and to appoint Ms. Shilekis, of North Dighton, MA, as a part-time per diem Police Dispatcher effective November 1, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Hannoush Jewelers' second-hand license, 1056 GAR Hw.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve a second-hand license for Hannoush Jewelers, 1056 GAR Hwy, # 3, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026
To approve a second-hand license for Hannoush Jewelers, 1056 GAR Hwy, # 3, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve a second-hand license for Hannoush Jewelers, 1056 GAR Hwy, # 3, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to authorize Swansea Water District Easement, Map 18, lot 16A.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Authorize an easement for the Swansea Water District Easement, for the parcel on Assessor's Map 18, Lot 16 A
To vote to authorize an easement for the Swansea Water District Easement, for the parcel on Assessor's Map 18, Lot 16 A
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to vote to authorize an easement for the Swansea Water District Easement, for the parcel on Assessor's Map 18, Lot 16 A. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion of Signs Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Release executive session minutes for January 14, 2025, January 28, 2025, March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025, in part as the reason for executive session still exists, April 15, 2025, June 3, 2025, June 1
To release executive session minutes for January 14, 2025, January 28, 2025, March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025, in part as the reason for executive session still exists, April 15, 2025, June 3, 2025, June 10, 2025, July 31, 2025, and August 12, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to release executive session minutes for January 14, 2025, January 28, 2025, March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025, in part as the reason for executive session still exists, April 15, 2025, June 3, 2025, June 10, 2025, July 31, 2025, and August 12, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025
To approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Declare the 1992 E-One Engine as surplus
To declare the 1992 E-One Engine as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to declare the 1992 E-One Engine as surplus. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to award sewer construction bid to C.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Award the IFB funding for this project through the MADEP SRF program to C. Naughton Corp., Bridgewater, MA, in the amount of $15,587.730.00
To award the IFB funding for this project through the MADEP SRF program to C. Naughton Corp., Bridgewater, MA, in the amount of $15,587.730.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the IFB funding for this project through the MADEP SRF program to C. Naughton Corp., Bridgewater, MA, in the amount of $15,587.730.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to extend municipal aggregation contract to December 2029 - To.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Enter into the community aggregation program for the town's energy purposes
To vote to enter into the community aggregation program for the town's energy purposes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to vote to enter into the community aggregation program for the town's energy purposes. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the three letters of resignation with regret from Mr. Tim Cabral from the Planning Board, the Board of Health, and the Board of Assessors, effective November 26, 2025
To accept the three letters of resignation with regret from Mr. Tim Cabral from the Planning Board, the Board of Health, and the Board of Assessors, effective November 26, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the three letters of resignation with regret from Mr. Tim Cabral from the Planning Board, the Board of Health, and the Board of Assessors, effective November 26, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 8:37 pm Motion made by Mr.” (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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