MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 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
Recess the meeting at 6:46 pm
To recess the meeting at 6:46 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess the meeting at 6:46 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 6:55 pm
To reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 6:55 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 6:55 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Trash Abatements (see attached) Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 1 in the amount of $1774.14
To approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 1 in the amount of $1774.14
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 1 in the amount of $1774.14. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 2 in the amount of $335.00
To approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 2 in the amount of $335.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 2 in the amount of $335.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 3 in the amount of $141.72
To approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 3 in the amount of $141.72
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Trash Abatements on sheet 3 in the amount of $141.72. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to appoint Part-Time Library Support Specialist effective Janu.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Jennifer Paiva as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 6, 2025
To appoint Ms. Jennifer Paiva as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 6, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Jennifer Paiva as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 6, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss the vacancy on the Board of Assessors.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recess the meeting at 7:06 pm
To recess the meeting at 7:06 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess the meeting at 7:06 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:11 pm
To reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:11 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:11 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Extend Shared Services Agreements with the Town of Somerset.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse through June 30, 2027
To extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for the Town Nurse through June 30, 2027. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Control and Shelter Services through June 30, 2027
To extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Control and Shelter Services through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to extend the shared services agreement with the Town of Somerset for Animal Control and Shelter Services through June 30, 2027. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:50 pm
To reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:50 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconvene the Selectman's meeting at 7:50 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION: Made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the use of the Swansea Town Beach for a Polar Plunge on January 1, 2026, starting at 10:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm
To approve the use of the Swansea Town Beach for a Polar Plunge on January 1, 2026, starting at 10:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the use of the Swansea Town Beach for a Polar Plunge on January 1, 2026, starting at 10:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the minutes of November 18, 2025
To approve the minutes of November 18, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the minutes of November 18, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the minutes of December 9, 2025
To approve the minutes of December 9, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the minutes of December 9, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business The Board had no Old Business to discuss.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room
To recess to clear the room
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to recess to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Heilborn Document list Memo for Chi.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
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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