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February 10, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 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 as continuance of the public hearing on January 27, 2026 to consider All Alcohol Off-Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc. 510 Wilbur Ave
To open the public hearing as continuance of the public hearing on January 27, 2026 to consider All Alcohol Off-Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc. 510 Wilbur Ave
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to open the public hearing as continuance of the public hearing on January 27, 2026 to consider All Alcohol Off-Premise Liquor License for Swansea Wine and Spirits Inc. 510 Wilbur Ave. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Open the Public Hearing for Class II License Application Swansea Auto Sales and Service, 2093 GAR Highway, and to delay action until the conclusion of the previous public hearing and so voted
To open the Public Hearing for Class II License Application Swansea Auto Sales and Service, 2093 GAR Highway, and to delay action until the conclusion of the previous public hearing and so voted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to open the Public Hearing for Class II License Application Swansea Auto Sales and Service, 2093 GAR Highway, and to delay action until the conclusion of the previous public hearing and so voted unanimous.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to close the public hearing. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Class II Car Dealer's license for Swansea Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway with the following conditions: 1. The previous business owner, Konstantin Kharzis, has no association with the busine
To approve the Class II Car Dealer's license for Swansea Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway with the following conditions: 1. The previous business owner, Konstantin Kharzis, has no association with the business, and is prohibited from visiting the property. 2. Mr. Simoes to revitalize the business area, including the area near the tree 3. Address Chief Hajder's concerns on behalf of the Fire Department with fire inspection 4. Mr. Simoes is to communication with the town to complete required inspections 5. Mr. Simoes is prohibited from parking cars on Rt.6, or outside the property. 6. Mr. Simoes is expected to add appropriate business signage
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, Seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Class II Car Dealer's license for Swansea Auto Sales, 2093 GAR Highway with the following conditions: 1. The previous business owner, Konstantin Kharzis, has no association with the business, and is prohibited from visiting the property. 2. Mr. Simoes to revitalize the business area, including the area near the tree 3. Address Chief Hajder's concerns on behalf of the Fire Department with fire inspection 4. Mr. Simoes is to communication with the town to complete required inspections 5. Mr. Simoes is prohibited from parking cars on Rt.6, or outside the property. 6. Mr. Simoes is expected to add appropriate business signage VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS At this time, Attorney Savastano left the room.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Opt-In to In-Person Early Voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election during regular business hours of the Swansea Town Hall
To Opt-In to In-Person Early Voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election during regular business hours of the Swansea Town Hall
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Opt-In to In-Person Early Voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election during regular business hours of the Swansea Town Hall. VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY CONTRACTS HIGHWAY SUPERINNTENDANT/.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the employment contract 5|Page of Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent/Town Engineer effective July 1, 2026
To ratify the employment contract 5|Page of Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent/Town Engineer effective July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, Seconded by Mr. Medeiros to ratify the employment contract 5|Page of Mr. William Anderson, Highway Superintendent/Town Engineer effective July 1, 2026. VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS RATIFY POLICE CHIEF CONTRACT AMENDMENT Ms.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the amendment to the employment agreement between Police Chief Mark Foley and the Town of Swansea effective February 10, 2026, with a period ending June 30, 2027
To approve the amendment to the employment agreement between Police Chief Mark Foley and the Town of Swansea effective February 10, 2026, with a period ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the amendment to the employment agreement between Police Chief Mark Foley and the Town of Swansea effective February 10, 2026, with a period ending June 30, 2027. VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BEACH FEES EFFEC.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Increase daily parking rates at the beach to $20 a day, $40 a season pass for residents only until July 31, 2026 after which time out of town residents can purchase a season pass for the same rate, an
To increase daily parking rates at the beach to $20 a day, $40 a season pass for residents only until July 31, 2026 after which time out of town residents can purchase a season pass for the same rate, and to limit the number of seasons passes available for purchase each year effective this beach season
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to increase daily parking rates at the beach to $20 a day, $40 a season pass for residents only until July 31, 2026 after which time out of town residents can purchase a season pass for the same rate, and to limit the number of seasons passes available for purchase each year effective this beach season. VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Postpone Item 6 relative to budget reviews, and take item 7&8 relative to the Emergency Management and Emergency management Budgets out of order from the agenda
To postpone Item 6 relative to budget reviews, and take item 7&8 relative to the Emergency Management and Emergency management Budgets out of order from the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to postpone Item 6 relative to budget reviews, and take item 7&8 relative to the Emergency Management and Emergency management Budgets out of order from the agenda. VOTE: All in favor-UNANIMOUS 6|Page BUDGET PRESENTATION ON FISCAL YEAR 2027 EM.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recommend Budget 220 Fire Department with personnel costs of $940,199 and expense costs of $270,700 and other capital outlay costs of $26,500, for a total budget of $1,237,399 for the Advisory and Fin
To recommend Budget 220 Fire Department with personnel costs of $940,199 and expense costs of $270,700 and other capital outlay costs of $26,500, for a total budget of $1,237,399 for the Advisory and Finance Committee's review
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, Seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend Budget 220 Fire Department with personnel costs of $940,199 and expense costs of $270,700 and other capital outlay costs of $26,500, for a total budget of $1,237,399 for the Advisory and Finance Committee's review. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS BUDGET PRESENTATION FISCAL YEAR 2027, BUDGET 422.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 422 Highway, Snow and Ice, and Streetlights: Personnel Services $1,215.496, Expenses $429,600, Other 7|Page Capital Outlay $234,000, Streetlights $120,000, Snow removal $150,000, fuel d
To approve Budget 422 Highway, Snow and Ice, and Streetlights: Personnel Services $1,215.496, Expenses $429,600, Other 7|Page Capital Outlay $234,000, Streetlights $120,000, Snow removal $150,000, fuel depot $217,017 for a total budget of $2,366,113 for additional review by the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 422 Highway, Snow and Ice, and Streetlights: Personnel Services $1,215.496, Expenses $429,600, Other 7|Page Capital Outlay $234,000, Streetlights $120,000, Snow removal $150,000, fuel depot $217,017 for a total budget of $2,366,113 for additional review by the Advisory and Finance Committee. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval of Budget 610 Library, in the amount of$441,221 for personnel services, expenses $191,924 and total budget of $633,145, with additional review by the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend approval of Budget 610 Library, in the amount of$441,221 for personnel services, expenses $191,924 and total budget of $633,145, with additional review by the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of Budget 610 Library, in the amount of$441,221 for personnel services, expenses $191,924 and total budget of $633,145, with additional review by the Advisory and Finance Committee. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RELEASE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM N.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Release the executive session minutes of November 19, 2024 and December 10, 2024
To release the executive session minutes of November 19, 2024 and December 10, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to release the executive session minutes of November 19, 2024 and December 10, 2024. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 27,.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 27, 2026. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Aronstein notified the Board that she has authorized the deficit spending of the Snow Budget. The B
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 27, 2026. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Aronstein notified the Board that she has authorized the deficit spending of the Snow Budget. The Board agreed to move the items regarding the Southeastern Regional Services Group - DPW Services, and voting to retain 28 Brown Street, Tax Title Land to the next meeting. 8|Page VOTE TO DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY - 2012 HOMEMADE SKIFF. Mrs. Aronstein stated that this watercraft was used for shell fishing by the Harbor Master and is no longer in use. She requested the Board voted it as surplus property
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 27, 2026. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Aronstein notified the Board that she has authorized the deficit spending of the Snow Budget. The Board agreed to move the items regarding the Southeastern Regional Services Group - DPW Services, and voting to retain 28 Brown Street, Tax Title Land to the next meeting. 8|Page VOTE TO DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY - 2012 HOMEMADE SKIFF. Mrs. Aronstein stated that this watercraft was used for shell fishing by the Harbor Master and is no longer in use. She requested the Board voted it as surplus property..” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Declare the 2012 Homemade Skiff as surplus property
To declare the 2012 Homemade Skiff as surplus property
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to declare the 2012 Homemade Skiff as surplus property. VOTE: All in favor- UNANIMOUS VOTE ON NATIONAL GRID LICENSE AT TOWN HALL ANNEX.” (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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