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March 10, 2026
12 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
Continue the public hearing until March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m
To continue the public hearing until March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to continue the public hearing until March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:13 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the request of Evan Isidorio, Swansea Beach Clean-Up Project on April 11, 2026, with a Rain Date of April 12, 2026. The Clean-up will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m
To approve the request of Evan Isidorio, Swansea Beach Clean-Up Project on April 11, 2026, with a Rain Date of April 12, 2026. The Clean-up will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the request of Evan Isidorio, Swansea Beach Clean-Up Project on April 11, 2026, with a Rain Date of April 12, 2026. The Clean-up will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:49 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno as Appointed Tree Warden effective April 14, 2026, with a 3-year term
To appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno as Appointed Tree Warden effective April 14, 2026, with a 3-year term
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno as Appointed Tree Warden effective April 14, 2026, with a 3-year term. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:55 p.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Swansea Town Administrator Statement
To approve Swansea Town Administrator Statement
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Swansea Town Administrator Statement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS CHAPTER 90 PROJECT APPROVAL- INTERSECTION REVIEW AND UPGRADES Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Hortonville Road at Hailes Hill Road, Hidden Woods at Wood Street, Hortonville Road at Milford Road, Hortonville Roa
To approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Hortonville Road at Hailes Hill Road, Hidden Woods at Wood Street, Hortonville Road at Milford Road, Hortonville Road at Main Street and Milford Road at School Street, with a proposed cost of $47,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Hortonville Road at Hailes Hill Road, Hidden Woods at Wood Street, Hortonville Road at Milford Road, Hortonville Road at Main Street and Milford Road at School Street, with a proposed cost of $47,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Locust Street at Plain Street, Locust Street at Oak Street, Locust Street at Vinnicum Road and Reed Street, Old Fall
To approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Locust Street at Plain Street, Locust Street at Oak Street, Locust Street at Vinnicum Road and Reed Street, Old Fall River Road at GAR Highway, Marvel Street at Bark St, Sharps Lot Road at Baker Street with a proposed cost of $86,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Chapter 90 State Aid Reimbursement request for intersection evaluations for Locust Street at Plain Street, Locust Street at Oak Street, Locust Street at Vinnicum Road and Reed Street, Old Fall River Road at GAR Highway, Marvel Street at Bark St, Sharps Lot Road at Baker Street with a proposed cost of $86,000.00. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Close the warrants for the May 18, 2026, special and annual town meetings
To close the warrants for the May 18, 2026, special and annual town meetings
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to close the warrants for the May 18, 2026, special and annual town meetings. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WARRAN.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Annual Town Election warrant effective March 10, 2026
To approve the Annual Town Election warrant effective March 10, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Annual Town Election warrant effective March 10, 2026. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS VOTE ON NATIONAL GRID LICENSE AT HIGHWAY DEPART.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Rd. and to place the license on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting. Page |5
To approve National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Rd. and to place the license on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting. Page |5
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Rd. and to place the license on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting. Page |5 VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Road and to place the license on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting. VOTE ON HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT WITH IGNITED CULTURE, INC. NAME CHAN
To approve the National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Road and to place the license on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting. VOTE ON HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT WITH IGNITED CULTURE, INC. NAME CHANGE Ms. Aronstein stated that the cannabis location on Route 6 originally came to the Board for licensing under the name Northeast Can, which is how the Town's Host Agreement was written. She explained that the licensing process with the Cannabis Control Commission took so long that, in the interim, Northeast Can changed its name to Ignited Culture, making the original Host Agreement invalid. She is requesting that the Board approve the Host Community Agreement name change to Ignited Culture, Inc., as required by the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts. The Board discussed the requirements of the Cannabis Control Commission
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 National Grid easement for 29 Gardners Neck Road and to place the license on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting. VOTE ON HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT WITH IGNITED CULTURE, INC. NAME CHANGE Ms. Aronstein stated that the cannabis location on Route 6 originally came to the Board for licensing under the name Northeast Can, which is how the Town's Host Agreement was written. She explained that the licensing process with the Cannabis Control Commission took so long that, in the interim, Northeast Can changed its name to Ignited Culture, making the original Host Agreement invalid. She is requesting that the Board approve the Host Community Agreement name change to Ignited Culture, Inc., as required by the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts. The Board discussed the requirements of the Cannabis Control Commission.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Host Community Agreement Name Change for Ignited Culture, INC
To approve the Host Community Agreement Name Change for Ignited Culture, INC
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Host Community Agreement Name Change for Ignited Culture, INC. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Ms.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Accept the Letter of Resignation from Daniel Synder, Swansea Cable Access Production Manager, with regret. Page |6
To accept the Letter of Resignation from Daniel Synder, Swansea Cable Access Production Manager, with regret. Page |6
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the Letter of Resignation from Daniel Synder, Swansea Cable Access Production Manager, with regret. Page |6 VOTE ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION To adjourn the meeting made by Mr.” (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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