Swansea's 2025 annual town election today: Who's running and where to vote.
SWANSEA — Voters will head to the polls today for the annual town election.
In Swansea, the 2025 election will host two major contested races whose outcomes will be decided at the polls. This year's election will determine seats on the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee as several members' terms are due to expire this year.
Incumbents of municipal offices brace for a standoff as numerous challengers vie for seats in town government ahead of the town meeting in May.
Here's a breakdown of who's on the ballot this election season.
Robert C. Medeiros' three-year term as a selectman is challenged by newcomer Gary C. Lund. Lund is a life-long Swansea resident, according to the Facebook page dedicated to his campaign. Medeiros, chairman of the board, is running for re-election.
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Patrick J. Travis will appear on the ballot for Assessor of Taxes. He is currently the vice chairman on the board. The three-year term is up for renewal.
Chairwoman Alanna Solitro's three-year term expires this year, and the open seat has attracted Geraldine Mullaly and Kristin Barkett Pettey to the race.
Incumbents Sarah K. Hunicke and Susan T. McMullen will be on the ballot to renew their three-year terms as Trustees of the Swansea Public Library.
Brian D. Bell, Jonathan K. Furtado, and Robert K. Furtado are seeking to renew their current positions, each with a three-year term.
Swansea Big Lots is closed. Officials say lack of sewer makes it hard to lure businesses.
Matthew David Beane is seeking re-election to the Housing Authority.
Chairman of the Planning Board Timothy F. Cabral is looking to renew a five-year term, with Steven A. Bogle seeking a seat at the table with a three-year term.
Newcomer Joshua D. Harrington is in the running for the Parks Commission. He ran for a seat on the Swansea School Committee in the 2024 annual town election, but came in third with 1,154 votes according to election results.
Sewer Commissioner Richard C. Cunha's term is expiring. Randy J. Lebeau will challenge Jared Anthony Picchi for the seat.
In a public records request for election information, it is noted that no papers were pulled for the one available seat on the Community Preservation Committee, though Robert F. Silveira's term expires this year.
Polls on Monday, April 14, will open at noon and close by 8 p.m. at Joseph Case High School at 70 School St., Swansea, where all voting precincts are asked to report to the gymnasium through the rear door.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Swansea 2025 annual town election will decide major races on April 14
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