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January 27, 2026
25 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
Open the Public Hearing to consider approval of an All Alcohol Off Premise License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, at 6:35 p.m
To open the Public Hearing to consider approval of an All Alcohol Off Premise License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, at 6:35 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to open the Public Hearing to consider approval of an All Alcohol Off Premise License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, at 6:35 p.m. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Continue the Public Hearing to consider approval of the All Alcohol Off Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, to February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the School Ad
To continue the Public Hearing to consider approval of the All Alcohol Off Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, to February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to continue the Public Hearing to consider approval of the All Alcohol Off Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc., 510 Wilbur Avenue, to February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Administrative Assistant effective February 2, 2026
To appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Administrative Assistant effective February 2, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Administrative Assistant effective February 2, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS VOTE ON APPOINTMENTS - TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Susan Laflame as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Susan Laflame as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Susan Laflame as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Angela Dolan, Swansea, MA, and Ms. Cheryl Bogle, Swansea, MA, to the Cable Advisory Committee, both with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Angela Dolan, Swansea, MA, and Ms. Cheryl Bogle, Swansea, MA, to the Cable Advisory Committee, both with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Angela Dolan, Swansea, MA, and Ms. Cheryl Bogle, Swansea, MA, to the Cable Advisory Committee, both with a term to expire June 30, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Assistant Parking Clerk, term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Assistant Parking Clerk, term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Aleece Silva as Assistant Parking Clerk, term to expire June 30, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY FIRE CHIEF CONTRACT - ERIC HAJDE.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify Fire Chief Eric Hajder's contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
To ratify Fire Chief Eric Hajder's contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify Fire Chief Eric Hajder's contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS VOTE TO AMEND CONTRACT - POLICE LIEUTENANT JOEY.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Amend the contract of Lieutenant Joey Faria as proposed
To amend the contract of Lieutenant Joey Faria as proposed
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to amend the contract of Lieutenant Joey Faria as proposed. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS DISCUSSION OF BEACH OPERATIONS AND PARKING FEES.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Trash abatement in the amount of $141.75
To approve the Trash abatement in the amount of $141.75
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Trash abatement in the amount of $141.75. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET REVIEW Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $463,465.00 for personnel services and $47,000.00 for expenses, for a total of $510,765.00
To approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $463,465.00 for personnel services and $47,000.00 for expenses, for a total of $510,765.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $463,465.00 for personnel services and $47,000.00 for expenses, for a total of $510,765.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 141 - Assessors in the amount of $273,231.00 for personnel services and $85,500.00 for expenses, for a total of $358,731.00
To approve Budget 141 - Assessors in the amount of $273,231.00 for personnel services and $85,500.00 for expenses, for a total of $358,731.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 141 - Assessors in the amount of $273,231.00 for personnel services and $85,500.00 for expenses, for a total of $358,731.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 155 - Management Information Systems in the amount of $175,500.00 for total expenses
To approve Budget 155 - Management Information Systems in the amount of $175,500.00 for total expenses
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 155 - Management Information Systems in the amount of $175,500.00 for total expenses. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 193 - Waterfront in the amount of $40,000.00 for total expenses
To approve Budget 193 - Waterfront in the amount of $40,000.00 for total expenses
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 193 - Waterfront in the amount of $40,000.00 for total expenses. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers' Graves in the amount of $2,100.00 for total expenses
To approve Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers' Graves in the amount of $2,100.00 for total expenses
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers' Graves in the amount of $2,100.00 for total expenses. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 510 - Health Agent in the amount of $178,749.00 for personnel services and $15,750.00 for expenses, for a total of $194,499.00
To approve Budget 510 - Health Agent in the amount of $178,749.00 for personnel services and $15,750.00 for expenses, for a total of $194,499.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 510 - Health Agent in the amount of $178,749.00 for personnel services and $15,750.00 for expenses, for a total of $194,499.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 511 - Town Nurse in the amount of $81,219.00 for personnel services and $10,050.00 for expenses, for a total of $91,269.00
To approve Budget 511 - Town Nurse in the amount of $81,219.00 for personnel services and $10,050.00 for expenses, for a total of $91,269.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 511 - Town Nurse in the amount of $81,219.00 for personnel services and $10,050.00 for expenses, for a total of $91,269.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 512 - Animal Control in the amount of $106,522.00 for personnel services, $21,950.00 for expenses, and $500.00 in Capital Outlay, for a total of $128,972.00
To approve Budget 512 - Animal Control in the amount of $106,522.00 for personnel services, $21,950.00 for expenses, and $500.00 in Capital Outlay, for a total of $128,972.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 512 - Animal Control in the amount of $106,522.00 for personnel services, $21,950.00 for expenses, and $500.00 in Capital Outlay, for a total of $128,972.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 543 - Veterans Department in the amount of $141,630.00 for personnel services, $10,600.00 for expenses, and $225,000.00 for Veteran Benefits, for a total of $377,230.00
To approve Budget 543 - Veterans Department in the amount of $141,630.00 for personnel services, $10,600.00 for expenses, and $225,000.00 for Veteran Benefits, for a total of $377,230.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Budget 543 - Veterans Department in the amount of $141,630.00 for personnel services, $10,600.00 for expenses, and $225,000.00 for Veteran Benefits, for a total of $377,230.00. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 6, 2026
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 6, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 6, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 15, 2026
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 15, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 15, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Amendment to the EZ Disposal Contract, effective January 28, 2026
To approve the Amendment to the EZ Disposal Contract, effective January 28, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Amendment to the EZ Disposal Contract, effective January 28, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Social Equity Plan and Host Community Agreement Policy, effective January 28, 2026
To approve the Social Equity Plan and Host Community Agreement Policy, effective January 28, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Social Equity Plan and Host Community Agreement Policy, effective January 28, 2026. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Grant of Easement of Use for the Water District on the parcel on Assessors' Map 18, Lots 16 and 16A
To approve the Grant of Easement of Use for the Water District on the parcel on Assessors' Map 18, Lots 16 and 16A
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Grant of Easement of Use for the Water District on the parcel on Assessors' Map 18, Lots 16 and 16A. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS OLD BUSINESS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the letter of resignation from Mr. James Sullivan as Deputy Assessor
To accept the letter of resignation from Mr. James Sullivan as Deputy Assessor
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the letter of resignation from Mr. James Sullivan as Deputy Assessor. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recess and clear the room at 9:44 p.m
To recess and clear the room at 9:44 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess and clear the room at 9:44 p.m. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, 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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