MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 3, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Robert C. Medeiros, Steven H. Kitchin, Michael K. Beaudette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Sewer Budget 440 for personnel services $113,364.00, expenses $13,600.00 for a total budget in the amount of $126,964.00
To approve Sewer Budget 440 for personnel services $113,364.00, expenses $13,600.00 for a total budget in the amount of $126,964.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Sewer Budget 440 for personnel services $113,364.00, expenses $13,600.00 for a total budget in the amount of $126,964.00 VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS 1|Page Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Anyeric Castillo as Police Officer with a start date of March 23, 2026
To appoint Anyeric Castillo as Police Officer with a start date of March 23, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Anyeric Castillo as Police Officer with a start date of March 23, 2026. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS BUDGET PRESENTATION ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2027 PO.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Town Accountant Budget 135 for $220,150.00 in personnel services, $46,475.00 in expenses and total budget amount of $266,625.00
To approve Town Accountant Budget 135 for $220,150.00 in personnel services, $46,475.00 in expenses and total budget amount of $266,625.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Town Accountant Budget 135 for $220,150.00 in personnel services, $46,475.00 in expenses and total budget amount of $266,625.00. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE BEACH BUDGET 192, FISCAL YEAR 202.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Beach Budget 192 in the amount of $59,300.00 for contracted services, $5,000.00 for HR stipend, and a total budget of $64,300.00
To approve Beach Budget 192 in the amount of $59,300.00 for contracted services, $5,000.00 for HR stipend, and a total budget of $64,300.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Beach Budget 192 in the amount of $59,300.00 for contracted services, $5,000.00 for HR stipend, and a total budget of $64,300.00. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE COUNCIL ON AGING BUDGET, FISCAL Y.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Council on Aging Budget in the amount of $188,373.00 for personnel services, expenses $54,250.00, and a total of $242,623.00
To approve Council on Aging Budget in the amount of $188,373.00 for personnel services, expenses $54,250.00, and a total of $242,623.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Council on Aging Budget in the amount of $188,373.00 for personnel services, expenses $54,250.00, and a total of $242,623.00. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET 650 M.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Parks and Recreation Budget 650, with personnel services $185,274.00 expenses $179,600.00 and other capital outlay $2,000.00 for a total budget of $366,874.00. 3|Page
To approve Parks and Recreation Budget 650, with personnel services $185,274.00 expenses $179,600.00 and other capital outlay $2,000.00 for a total budget of $366,874.00. 3|Page
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Parks and Recreation Budget 650, with personnel services $185,274.00 expenses $179,600.00 and other capital outlay $2,000.00 for a total budget of $366,874.00. 3|Page VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ESTABLISH TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SCREENING CO.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve appoint the following seven members to the Town Administrator Search Committee Mr. Paul Burke, Ms. Susan Nedar, Mr. Carl Sawejko, Mr. Mark Shane, Mr. Robbie Alford and Mr. Richard Looker as Ad
To approve appoint the following seven members to the Town Administrator Search Committee Mr. Paul Burke, Ms. Susan Nedar, Mr. Carl Sawejko, Mr. Mark Shane, Mr. Robbie Alford and Mr. Richard Looker as Advisory and Finance Representatives, and Ms. Ana Ponte Porto as the School Department Representative, with their appointment terms to expire upon the hiring of the Swansea Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve appoint the following seven members to the Town Administrator Search Committee Mr. Paul Burke, Ms. Susan Nedar, Mr. Carl Sawejko, Mr. Mark Shane, Mr. Robbie Alford and Mr. Richard Looker as Advisory and Finance Representatives, and Ms. Ana Ponte Porto as the School Department Representative, with their appointment terms to expire upon the hiring of the Swansea Town Administrator. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2026
To approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2026. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO AWARD SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL SERVICES GRO.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Southeastern Regional Services Group Contracts for a total of $730,039.00
To approve Southeastern Regional Services Group Contracts for a total of $730,039.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Southeastern Regional Services Group Contracts for a total of $730,039.00. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RETAIN 28 BROWN STREET, TAX TITLE PARCEL.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept Ms. Moore's resignation with regret, effective March 12, 2026
To accept Ms. Moore's resignation with regret, effective March 12, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept Ms. Moore's resignation with regret, effective March 12, 2026. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS RESIGNATION LETTER FROM MARY ANN TUTTLE, COUNCIL.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept Ms. Tuttle's resignation letter with regret
To accept Ms. Tuttle's resignation letter with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept Ms. Tuttle's resignation letter with regret. VOTE- All in favor-UNANIMOUS CORRESPONDENCE 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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →