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15-04-2025
- Politics
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Swansea voters decide Selectmen race, add new faces to government: Full unofficial results
SWANSEA — In this year's annual town election on Monday, April 14, voters elected Robert C. Medeiros to the Board of Selectmen, defeating Gary C. Lund in a tight race, according to unofficial polling results. Medeiros received 496 votes; newcomer Lund, who is a lifelong Swansea resident, received 447 votes, according to unofficial results. On the School Committee, Kristen Barkett Pettey snagged a seat in a close race over opponent Geraldine Mullaly, 469 to 439 votes, according to unofficial polling results. Only 30 votes separated the candidates. As of the close of the polls on Election Day, no races were officially called. Total vote counts were to be certified following a hand count the day after the election, April 15. Business development: Is Swansea's Route 103 the 'center of town'? Residents have a say in its future at meeting Patrick J. Travis renewed a three-year term after serving on as vice chairman on the board, securing 675 votes. Shady business: Swansea awarded $100K grant to plant new trees around town. Here's how many and where. Incumbents Sarah K. Hunicke and Susan T. McMullen renewed their three-year terms as trustees of the Swansea Public Library, collecting 675 and 681 votes, respectively. Brian D. Bell, Jonathan K. Furtado and Robert K. Furtado will hold their current positions as constables of the Swansea Police Department, each with a three-year term. Bell received 649 votes, followed by Robert K. Furtado which 680, and Jonathan K. Furtado who secured 661 votes. Newcomer Joshua D. Harrington forged a successful campaign 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. In this year's election, he garnered 730 votes, according to unofficial election results. As Sewer Commissioner Richard C. Cunha's term was due to expire, Randy J. Lebeau beat out Jared Anthony Picchi for the seat in a 392-377 split. Matthew David Beane returned to his seat on the Housing Authority with 677 votes. Chairman of the Planning Board Timothy F. Cabral renewed a five-year term with 665 votes; Steven A. Bogle successfully secured a position on the board with a three-year term with 661. According to a public records request for election information, no papers were pulled for the one available seat on the Community Preservation Committee, though Robert F. Silveira's term expires this year. The position received 111 write-ins, but a clear winner has not yet been determined. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: 2025 Swansea town election results: Incumbents and newcomers voted in
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
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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. Getting greener: Swansea awarded $100K grant to plant new trees around town 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
