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September 15, 2026
12 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
Open the Hearing to review the report and complaint concerning two (2) dogs and determine whether the dogs should be deemed nuisance or dangerous dogs under Massachusetts General Law
To open the Hearing to review the report and complaint concerning two (2) dogs and determine whether the dogs should be deemed nuisance or dangerous dogs under Massachusetts General Law
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro, to open the Hearing to review the report and complaint concerning two (2) dogs and determine whether the dogs should be deemed nuisance or dangerous dogs under Massachusetts General Law. Roll Call Vote: Beaudette - Aye Medeiros - Aye Solitro - Aye ACO White stated that she had been called to a residence in Cummings Rd (Mr. Randy Lebeau) for a report of two off leash huskies that had entered the prop.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro, to close the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Beaudette - Aye Medeiros - Aye Solitro - Aye After some discussion by the board and asking for clarification on the type of enclosure and other measures that could be added to ensure safety. MOTION m.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Recommend that 1. The dogs be labelled as Nuisance Dogs, 2. Dogs must be kept in fenced in enclosures or on leash, 3. Dogs must be in basket muzzles anytime they are outside
To recommend that 1. The dogs be labelled as Nuisance Dogs, 2. Dogs must be kept in fenced in enclosures or on leash, 3. Dogs must be in basket muzzles anytime they are outside
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro, to recommend that 1. The dogs be labelled as Nuisance Dogs, 2. Dogs must be kept in fenced in enclosures or on leash, 3. Dogs must be in basket muzzles anytime they are outside. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS 2026 Conservation Commission Grant awards.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Approve Beach Management Plan
To approve Beach Management Plan
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro, to approve Beach Management Plan VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Vote on Appointments Ms.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Approve appointments as presented
To approve appointments as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Ms. Solitro, to approve appointments as presented. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Police Appointment Item passed over as not all.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Approve minutes of August 11 and August 25
To approve minutes of August 11 and August 25
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Ms. Solitro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve minutes of August 11 and August 25 VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting MOTION ma.” (Motion: Solitro, second: Medeiros)
Open the town meeting warrant
To open the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to open the town meeting warrant VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS TA Ruscitti stated that currently there are onl.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Close the town meeting warrant
To close the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to close the town meeting warrant VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Approve and sign the town meeting warrant
To approve and sign the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to approve and sign the town meeting warrant VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS New Business a.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Direct the Town Administrator to send letters of support on behalf of the board and the town
To direct the Town Administrator to send letters of support on behalf of the board and the town
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to direct the Town Administrator to send letters of support on behalf of the board and the town. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS c.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Accept Ms. Hedgcroth's resignation
To accept Ms. Hedgcroth's resignation
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Ms. Solitro to accept Ms. Hedgcroth's resignation. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Solitro)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:07 PM
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:07 PM
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:07 PM. VOTE: All in favor - UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Grant, Assistant.” (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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