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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

April 14, 2026

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Michael K. Beaudette, Robert C. Medeiros, Alanna B. Solitro

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Ascend Michael Beaudette from Vice Chairman to Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To ascend Michael Beaudette from Vice Chairman to Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to ascend Michael Beaudette from Vice Chairman to Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Chairman Beaudette, seconded by Ms.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Ascend Robert Medeiros from Clerk to Vice Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Page |2

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To ascend Robert Medeiros from Clerk to Vice Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Page |2

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Chairman Beaudette, seconded by Ms. Solitro to ascend Robert Medeiros from Clerk to Vice Chairman. ROLL CALL Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Page |2 ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Chairman Mr.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Solitro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Ascend newly elected Selectman Alanna Solitro to Clerk. Mr. Beaudette, aye Mr. Medeiros, aye

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To ascend newly elected Selectman Alanna Solitro to Clerk. Mr. Beaudette, aye Mr. Medeiros, aye

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Chairman Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to ascend newly elected Selectman Alanna Solitro to Clerk. Mr. Beaudette, aye Mr. Medeiros, aye ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS Vote To Award Long-Term Bond- Town Offices Ms.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Modify the order of Agenda Items. VOTE TO APPROVE BUDGETS #710 LONG-TERM PRINCIPAL, #751 LONG-TERM INTEREST AND #752 BORROWING COSTS Ms. Leonardo presented the Town's debt for the Fiscal year 2027. Th

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To modify the order of Agenda Items. VOTE TO APPROVE BUDGETS #710 LONG-TERM PRINCIPAL, #751 LONG-TERM INTEREST AND #752 BORROWING COSTS Ms. Leonardo presented the Town's debt for the Fiscal year 2027. The aggregate total request is $1,055,797.82 Page [5 MOTION to approve budget item long term principal payments #710 in the amount of $795,000.00 made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to modify the order of Agenda Items. VOTE TO APPROVE BUDGETS #710 LONG-TERM PRINCIPAL, #751 LONG-TERM INTEREST AND #752 BORROWING COSTS Ms. Leonardo presented the Town's debt for the Fiscal year 2027. The aggregate total request is $1,055,797.82 Page [5 MOTION to approve budget item long term principal payments #710 in the amount of $795,000.00 made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro. ALL in Favor: UNANIMOUS MOTION to approve budget item #752 Borrowing Costs Long Term Debt $2.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve Budget #541 in the total for personnel services to $191,209.00. Expenses $54,250.00. Total Budget of $245,459.00

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Budget #541 in the total for personnel services to $191,209.00. Expenses $54,250.00. Total Budget of $245,459.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solito to approve Budget #541 in the total for personnel services to $191,209.00. Expenses $54,250.00. Total Budget of $245,459.00 ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPOINT MS.” (Motion: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Close the Board of Selectman meeting at 8:35PM

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the Board of Selectman meeting at 8:35PM

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to close the Board of Selectman meeting at 8:35PM. ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS Respectfully 10 SUL Aleece Silva Administrative Assistant Board of S.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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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