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January 6, 2026
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 Ms. Maureen Kane as Administrative Assistant/Billings Clerk for the Sewer and Highway Departments, effective January 24, 2026
To appoint Ms. Maureen Kane as Administrative Assistant/Billings Clerk for the Sewer and Highway Departments, effective January 24, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Maureen Kane as Administrative Assistant/Billings Clerk for the Sewer and Highway Departments, effective January 24, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Library Support Specialist Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Nancy Pacheco as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 13, 2026
To appoint Ms. Nancy Pacheco as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 13, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Nancy Pacheco as a part time Library Support Specialist, effective January 13, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint a member to the Board of Health Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Wendy Looker as a member of the Board of Health effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Wendy Looker as a member of the Board of Health effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Wendy Looker as a member of the Board of Health effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Alternate Electrical Inspector Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. David Tavares as an Alternate Electrical Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. David Tavares as an Alternate Electrical Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. David Tavares as an Alternate Electrical Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Alternate Building Inspector Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. William Horrocks as an Alternate Building Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. William Horrocks as an Alternate Building Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. William Horrocks as an Alternate Building Inspector effective January 7, 2026, with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Waterways Plan - Vote to Approve and Presentation Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for December 16, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for December 16, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for December 16, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Town Businesses Annual Anniversary Reco.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Cancel the Emergency Tree Work Bid
To cancel the Emergency Tree Work Bid
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to cancel the Emergency Tree Work Bid. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Second Reading - Social Equity Plan and Host Community Agreement Po.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept Ms. Frances Kelley's resignation from the Cable Oversight Committee with regret and great admiration. Mrs. Aronstein stated that the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate by 2.5 cents to
To accept Ms. Frances Kelley's resignation from the Cable Oversight Committee with regret and great admiration. Mrs. Aronstein stated that the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate by 2.5 cents to the rate of 72.5 cents per mile. At 8:36 p.m., Mr. Kitchin stated that there was a need to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, 430 Old Warren Road, and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non- union personnel, Fire Chief Eric Hajder, and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - December 16, 2025. He st
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept Ms. Frances Kelley's resignation from the Cable Oversight Committee with regret and great admiration. Mrs. Aronstein stated that the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate by 2.5 cents to the rate of 72.5 cents per mile. At 8:36 p.m., Mr. Kitchin stated that there was a need to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, 430 Old Warren Road, and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non- union personnel, Fire Chief Eric Hajder, and pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - December 16, 2025. He stated that the Board would not reconvene into Open Session. Roll call vote showed: Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Beaudette, aye. MOTION: made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS ___________________________ Res.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room
To recess to clear the room
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS ___________________________ Respectfully submitted by Ms.” (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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