MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2026
5 recorded votes, 1 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
Open the Public Hearing. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
To open the Public Hearing. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye ALL IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS Page [2 VOTE ON NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON PETITION FOR JOINT OR IDENT.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Transient Vendor license for New England Novelty with an effective date of May 9, 2026 and May 10, 2026. Page |3 Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
To approve the Transient Vendor license for New England Novelty with an effective date of May 9, 2026 and May 10, 2026. Page |3 Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to approve the Transient Vendor license for New England Novelty with an effective date of May 9, 2026 and May 10, 2026. Page |3 Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye ALL IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS MOTION to take item # 7 out of order made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Appoint Mr. Jonah Creaney to Cable Access Production Manager with an effective date of June 1, 2026. VOTE TO APPOINT PART-TIME PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2026 Mr. Colby Molleo of Attleb
To appoint Mr. Jonah Creaney to Cable Access Production Manager with an effective date of June 1, 2026. VOTE TO APPOINT PART-TIME PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2026 Mr. Colby Molleo of Attleboro was selected as the proposed appointee but was not present for the appointment. Mr. Medeiros stated that the Cable Access Channel has experienced an increase in meetings and that there is a significant amount of production work taking place behind the scenes within the Swansea community
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to appoint Mr. Jonah Creaney to Cable Access Production Manager with an effective date of June 1, 2026. VOTE TO APPOINT PART-TIME PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2026 Mr. Colby Molleo of Attleboro was selected as the proposed appointee but was not present for the appointment. Mr. Medeiros stated that the Cable Access Channel has experienced an increase in meetings and that there is a significant amount of production work taking place behind the scenes within the Swansea community..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Appoint Mr. Colby Molleo as production coordinator effective May 11, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
To appoint Mr. Colby Molleo as production coordinator effective May 11, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to appoint Mr. Colby Molleo as production coordinator effective May 11, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye ALL IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPOINT BEACH LIFEGUARD, TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Appoint Ms. Sarah Costa of Somerset, MA as Beach Life Guard, Term to Expire September 30, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
To appoint Ms. Sarah Costa of Somerset, MA as Beach Life Guard, Term to Expire September 30, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro to appoint Ms. Sarah Costa of Somerset, MA as Beach Life Guard, Term to Expire September 30, 2026. Mr. Medeiros, aye Ms. Solitro, aye Mr. Beaudette, aye ALL IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS OLD BUSINESS The board did not discuss any old business.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
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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