Bristol County, Massachusetts

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and approve personnel matters such as new hires, retirements, medical leaves, and terminations for county staff. They will also examine payroll and accounts payable warrants, discuss the Bristol Advisory Meeting, and receive a facilities superintendent update covering the Taunton Superior Court, Fall River Superior Court – Children’s Museum, Almar Application #3, and RGB Invoice 3810-13. An executive session will be held to discuss collective bargaining and non‑union personnel contract strategy.

• Review and approve personnel matters (new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations)
• Review of payroll and AP warrants
• Discussion of the Bristol Advisory Meeting
• Facilities superintendent update: Taunton Superior Court; Fall River Superior Court – Children’s Museum; Almar Application #3; RGB Invoice 3810-13
• Executive session on collective bargaining and non‑union personnel contracts

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll, and approve meeting minutes. They will consider extensions for ARPA applications from Freetown and Seekonk, authorize the chair to endorse the FY2026‑27 insurance binder, and ratify non‑union contract addendums. Additional items include facility invoices and budget reviews for county offices.

• ARPA Application Extension – Freetown request
• ARPA Application Extension – Seekonk request
• Vote to authorize the chair to endorse the FY2026‑27 insurance binder
• Ratify Non‑Union Contract Addendums
• Vote on Crocker Architectural Application for Payment #023 (Taunton Superior Court roof restoration)

The board approved a series of financial actions, including a $5,000 increase to the fire chiefs association contribution, a $2,526,051.00 unfunded liability payment for the sheriff's department, and a $1,630,251.00 retirement system payment. They also adopted FY2027 budgets for multiple county offices and authorized contract addendums for senior staff. Additional payments were approved for court facility projects, such as a $102,286.69 roof repair at Taunton Superior Court and a $229,446.00 facade restoration at New Bedford Superior Court.

• Approved vacation carry‑over for BCAHS administrators and assistant (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved $5,000.00 increase to Fire Chiefs Association contribution, total $30,000.00
• Approved FY2027 sheriff department unfunded liability payment of $2,526,051.00
• Approved FY2027 retirement system payment of $1,630,251.00
• Approved FY2027 contract addendum for County Administrator Paul B. Kitchen and senior staff (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027)
• Approved $102,286.69 payment to Crocker Architectural for Taunton Superior Court roof project
• Approved $229,446.00 payment to East Coast Masonry for New Bedford Superior Court facade restoration
• Approved FY2027 budgets for Registries of Deeds, Print Shop, Treasurer’s Office, and Commissioner’s Office (total amounts as listed)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll, and approve the May 26 minutes. They will discuss the NBDC HVAC Project, surplus equipment, support staff encumbrances, overtime for year‑end closing, a professional services proposal, and the FY 2027 County Budget. Additional items include votes on an invoice from CLA and facilities updates for several courts, followed by public input and an executive session on collective‑bargaining strategy.

• Discussion of FY 2027 County Budget
• Vote to approve overtime for year‑end closing preparation
• Vote to approve invoice # L261343398 from CLA
• Discussion on NBDC HVAC Project
• Vote on BCAHS Surplus Equipment

The Bristol County Commissioners approved professional auditing services for two fiscal years and authorized multiple payments for court facility restorations and repairs. The board also approved several personnel matters, including vacation carry-overs and overtime. No vote was taken on a proposed HVAC controls upgrade for the New Bedford District Court.

• Approved auditing services from Lynch, Marini & Associates, Inc. for $46,000 (FY26) and $49,000 (FY27)
• Approved $124,225.95 for New Bedford Superior Court facade restoration (East Coast Masonry & Restoration, Inc.)
• Approved $23,446.90 for masonry repairs to Fall River Registry of Deeds (Jake Fleurent Mason Contractor, Inc.)
• Approved $39,088.29 encumbrance for BCAHS Support Staff CBA contractual obligations
• Approved surpusing Stem Pilot Flight Simulator, Glein Flight Simulator, and Oticon Edumic equipment
• Approved $2,400.00 for New Bedford District Court roof leak repairs (Gorman Construction, Inc.)
• Approved $4,875.00 for Fall River Superior Court unforeseen settlement condition (Robinson Green Beretta Corp.)
• Approved vacation carry-over requests for various staff through September 30, 2026

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding priority needs for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The body will also consider the FY 2027 budget for Bristol Agricultural High School and a support staff collective bargaining agreement for BCAHS.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget priority needs
• Bristol Agricultural High School Budget for FY 2027
• BCAHS Support Staff CBA July 2025-June 2028
• Rail welding award to Wages & Sons for New Bedford District Court
• Metal fabrication of fencing award to DeRosa & Sons for Fall River Registry of Deeds

The commissioners approved the Bristol County Agricultural High School support‑staff collective bargaining agreement, raising rates to 3.5% and adding a $2,000 incentive, paid holidays and longevity payments. They also approved FY2026 payroll and accounts‑payable warrants, the May 5 minutes, vacation carry‑over for eight employees, and several facility invoices and contracts. An executive session was called to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved FY2026 payroll and AP warrants (total $2,588,? million) – Motion Passes
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 – Motion Passes
• Approved vacation carry‑over for eight employees – Motion Passes
• Approved $2,500 invoice to Children’s Advocacy Center – Motion Passes
• Approved $477,799.08 payment for health‑benefits trust premiums – Motion Passes
• Approved BCAHS Support Staff CBA with 3.5% rate increase, $2,000 incentive, paid holidays and longevity pay – Motion Passes
• Approved $5,700 payment for Taunton Superior Court roofing invoice – Motion Passes
• Approved multiple invoices for New Bedford and Fall River facilities totaling over $150,000 – Motion Passes

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and approve personnel actions, payroll and accounts payable warrants, and the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. They will vote on several invoices, including the MIIA invoice for May 2026 and the Lynch & Marini invoice for the year ending June 30, 2025, and will consider a direct deposit policy. Additional items include surplus equipment and a sick‑leave bank request from BCAHS, and a facilities update covering roof restoration at Taunton Superior Court and façade work at New Bedford Superior Court.

• Vote to approve MIIA invoice for May 2026
• Vote to approve Lynch & Marini invoice for year ending 06/30/2025
• Review and approve Direct Deposit Policy
• Surplus of equipment from BCAHS
• Facilities Superintendent update: roof restoration at Taunton Superior Court (Crocker Architectural payment #021) and façade work at New Bedford Superior Court (East Coast Masonry & Restoration invoice #7)

The board approved several payments, including a $484,864.16 health‑benefits disbursement and multiple court‑project invoices. They also adopted the mandatory direct‑deposit policy and authorized the use of 20 days of STA sick leave for an employee. All motions were passed unanimously where votes were recorded.

• Approved $484,864.16 payment from MITA Health Benefits Trust for May 2026 premiums
• Approved payroll warrants #26114 ($247,818.44) and #26117 ($245,064.20) and AP warrants #26116 ($8,093.95) and #26115 ($219,522.10)
• Approved $51,540.76 payment for Taunton Superior Court roofing project (invoice #12293)
• Approved $43,675.61 payment for New Bedford Superior Court façade restoration (application #7)
• Approved $7,500.00 invoice #9971 to Lynch Marini & Associates
• Approved mandatory direct‑deposit policy
• Approved 20 days of STA sick‑leave for Kathryn Zuber‑Costa
• Approved $4,358.50 invoice #L261268042 to Clifton Larson Allen LLP

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to vote on contract extensions and the termination of a deeds agreement. The body will also review payroll warrants and personnel changes for county employees.

• Extension of contracted services for New Bedford Registrar of Deeds
• Mutual termination of Attleboro Deeds Agreement
• Approval of invoice L261194953 from CLA
• Approval of April invoice for the Child Advocacy Center
• Executive session to consider real estate purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The board approved employment actions, payroll and accounts‑payable warrants, and multiple vendor invoices totaling over $300,000. They also authorized the chairman to sign a mutual termination agreement for a property lease in Attleboro and voted to enter executive session to consider a lease with the Fall River Children’s Museum. All motions were unanimously approved.

• Approved employment actions (retirement, suspension, PT clerk appointments) – unanimous
• Approved payroll warrant #26113 for $266,519.11 and AP warrants #26110 ($183,647.53) and #26111 ($57,889.20) – unanimous
• Approved payment of $7,921.75 to Clifton Larson Allen LLP (invoice L261194953) – unanimous
• Authorized chairman to sign Mutual Termination Agreement for 75 Park Street, Attleboro lease – unanimous
• Approved $2,500.00 invoice BCC0412026 to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County – unanimous
• Issued citation to Mr. Glenn Mattos for 40 years of service – unanimous
• Approved $5,185.00 contract with Elite Plumbing & Mechanical to replace bottle filling station at Attleboro District Court – unanimous
• Approved executive session at 4:40 pm to consider lease with Fall River Children’s Museum – unanimous

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and approve personnel changes, payroll and warrant items, and the minutes from the March 24 meeting. They will consider several facility-related contracts, including a payment to Crocker Architectural, a boiler room repair invoice from Wilkinson, Inc., and an emergency roof repair by Gorman Construction. A motion to support the Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Grant will also be considered.

• Approve Crocker Architectural payment application #20 for Taunton Superior Court roof restoration
• Approve Wilkinson, Inc. invoice for boiler room repair at Taunton Superior Court
• Approve emergency roof repair contract with Gorman Construction for Attleboro District Court
• Proposal to replace drinking fountains at Attleboro District Court by Elite
• Proposals from CAM HVAC for HVAC controls at New Bedford District Court

The board endorsed the 2026 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for four cities and approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,050,288.98. It also approved funding changes for two paraprofessionals, several invoices for court facility repairs and upgrades, and rejected a water‑fountain replacement proposal. The request to use the STA sick‑leave bank was tabled and the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved funding changes for paraprofessionals Elizabeth O’Sullivan and Christina DePaula
• Tabled request to use the STA Sick Leave Bank for Kathryn Zuber‑Costa
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,050,288.98
• Endorsed the 2026 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton
• Approved $53,442.34 invoice for Taunton Superior Court roofing work
• Approved $8,828.00 boiler cleaning proposal for Taunton Superior Court
• Rejected proposal to replace water drinking fountains at Attleboro District Court
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and approve personnel matters, discuss any changes with the Registrars, and vote on the March 3rd meeting minutes. They will authorize the Chairman to accept MIIA Insurance renewal rates and approve payments for the Children’s Advocacy Center, an ARPA audit, and other facility invoices. Additional items include adopting an amended County Purchase Policy and addressing legal notifications and facility manager requests.

• Authorize Chairman to accept MIIA Insurance renewal rates
• Vote to pay Children’s Advocacy Center invoice (March 2026)
• Vote to pay invoice for ARPA audit – Hague & Sahady
• Vote to accept amended County Purchase Policy
• Facility updates: CAM HVAC invoice 52511 (New Bedford District Court) and Gorman Construction invoice #21626 (Taunton Superior Court)

The commissioners unanimously approved a reallocation of returned ARPA funds, moving them from ARPA 1371 to ARPA 1217 for the Taunton Superior Court roof project. They also approved payroll and accounts‑payable warrants, several invoices totaling over $560,000, and updates to the purchase policy and insurance renewal. All motions passed with unanimous support and the meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

• Approved reallocation of returned ARPA funds to ARPA 1217 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #26100 for $243,216.11 (unanimous)
• Approved AP Warrant #26101 for $51,469.24 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice BCC0312206 from Children’s Advocacy Center for $2,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Bristol County Purchase Policy (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoice #52511 to CAM HVAC & Construction Inc. for $2,498.78 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoice #21626 to Gorman Construction for $1,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $479,395.02 for MITA Health Benefits Trust premiums (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will meet to address the use of remaining ARPA funds and approve various facility maintenance invoices. The body will also review personnel changes and payroll warrants.

• Vote to address residual ARPA funds
• Hot water heater replacement by Elite Plumbing & Mechanical at Fall River Children’s Museum
• Façade and window restoration invoices from RGB for New Bedford Superior Court
• Handicapped lift service and battery replacement by Delta Beckwith at New Bedford Superior Court
• Snow removal services by RM Ryan for Attleboro District Court

The commissioners approved multiple payroll and accounts payable warrants and a series of invoices for court facilities, a children’s museum, and legal services. They tabled discussion on the allocation of ARPA funds. They also approved the use of the Attleboro District Court for the Eagle Court of Honor and a $130,739.19 roofing project at Taunton Superior Court. All motions passed.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #26086 for $251,815.77 (motion passes)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #26092 for $230,396.66 (motion passes)
• Approved invoice BCC0212026 from Children’s Advocacy Center $2,500.00 (motion passes)
• Approved invoice L261058362 from Clifton Larson Allen LLP $10,341.25 (motion passes)
• Tabled discussion on ARPA funds allocation (motion passes)
• Approved use of Attleboro District Court for Eagle Court of Honor on May 5, 2026, waiving costs (motion passes)
• Approved invoice #12257 from Crocker Architectural Sheet Metal Co. $130,739.19 for Taunton Superior Court roofing (motion passes)
• Approved $486,568.03 payment from MITA Health Benefits Trust for March 2026 premiums (motion passes)

Cancelled

The Bristol County Commissioners meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026 was cancelled. Consequently, the listed agenda items—including personnel matters, payroll warrants, invoice approvals, and facility updates—will not be decided at this time. No votes or actions will be taken until a future meeting is convened.

• Review and approve personnel matters (new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations)
• Review of the Payroll and AP Warrants
• Vote to approve invoice L261058362 from CLA dated 02/04/2026
• ARPA update vote to address residual funds
• Facilities Superintendent updates and multiple court facility service invoices (e.g., snow removal at Attleboro District Court, hot water heater replacement at Fall River Children’s Museum)

Postponed

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and approve personnel actions such as new hires, retirements, medical leaves, and terminations. They will vote to approve several invoices, including those for the Children’s Advocacy Center and other court‑facility services. An update vote will address residual ARPA funds. Additional items include approving minutes and payroll warrants.

• Approve minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting
• Approve personnel matters (new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations) for County employees
• Approve payroll and accounts‑payable warrants
• Approve invoices for the Children’s Advocacy Center and CLA invoice L261058362 (Feb 4 2026)
• Vote on ARPA update to address residual funds

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel updates and payroll warrants. The body will vote on specific invoices for facility repairs at the Fall River Children’s Museum, Taunton Superior Court, and New Bedford District Court.

• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
• RGB Invoice 6810-8 for Fall River Children’s Museum roof repairs
• Crocker Invoice 12235 for Taunton Superior Court
• Tighe & Bond invoice DS-1000551 for New Bedford District Court
• MIIA Invoice for February 2026

The board approved employment notices, payroll and AP warrants, and several invoices totaling over $1 million, including a $492,436.05 health‑benefits premium payment. They also entered an executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved employment notices for Alberto Cotto, Jeffrey Sylvester Jr., and Alyssa A. Branquinho
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $951,550.02 (Warrant #26080 $241,241.09; #26083 $238,283.19; #26082 $118,997.95; #26081 $353,027.79)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2026
• Approved $492,436.05 payment to MITA Health Benefits Trust for February 2026 membership premiums
• Approved $6,525.00 invoice from RGB Architects for Fall River Children’s Museum services
• Approved $103,500.22 invoice for Taunton Superior Court roofing project
• Approved $12,187.25 and $6,973.75 HVAC design invoices for New Bedford District Court
• Entered executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy

Commissioners

The board will review and approve personnel actions such as new hires, retirements, and classifications. They will consider payroll, warrants, and several invoices, including payments to the Children’s Advocacy Center. Facility updates will be discussed, with votes on roof restoration, façade work, HVAC repairs, and a $2,400 chiller controller proposal. An administrative sign‑in/out procedure for the Facility Manager will also be considered.

• Vote to approve Advance Air & Heat proposal for $2,400.00 for controller on chiller (New Bedford Superior Court)
• Vote to approve RGB Invoice 6768-15 for roof restoration at Taunton Superior Court
• Vote to approve East Coast Masonry & Restoration invoice #5 for façade work at New Bedford Superior Court
• Vote to approve CAM HVAC invoice Application #3 for New Bedford District Court
• Facility Manager request to implement an administrative sign‑in/out procedure

The board unanimously approved a series of employment notices, payroll and accounts payable warrants, and several vendor invoices. They also authorized hiring a contracted employee for the New Bedford Register of Deeds and a $25,000 appropriation for the Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association. All motions passed with each commissioner voting yes.

• Approved employment notices for Agricultural High School substitutes and advisors (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,610,? (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a contracted employee (19.5 hrs/week at $20/hr) for New Bedford Register of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved $4,750.00 attorney invoices to Robert M. Novack (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500.00 invoice to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County (unanimous)
• Approved $197,160.53 payment to East Coast Masonry for New Bedford Superior Court restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400.00 payment to Advance Air & Heat for chiller control board replacement at New Bedford Superior Court (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation for Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will elect a chairperson, review and approve personnel actions, and consider payroll and invoice items. They will vote on specific contracts and reimbursements, including approval of Gorman Construction repairs for a steam pipe leak at Taunton Superior Court. The meeting also includes a retirement system notice, a facilities update, old business, and any unanticipated items. An executive session is set to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Election of County Commissioner Chairperson
• Vote to approve the Payroll and AP Warrants
• Vote to approve the January MIIA Invoice
• Vote to approve CLA Invoice # L261001358
• Approve repairs by Gorman Construction on steam pipe leak at Taunton Superior Court

The board voted to name Commissioner John R. Mitchell as the new chairman. They approved a series of employment reclassifications and terminations at the Bristol County Agricultural High School. The commissioners also approved multiple payroll, accounts payable, and project payment warrants, including a $498,274.96 health‑benefits premium and a $285,000 reimbursement request. An executive session was held and later closed before adjourning the meeting.

• Appointed John R. Mitchell as Chairman (motion passed)
• Approved employment reclassifications and related actions at the Agricultural High School (motion passed)
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,022,580.15 (motion passed)
• Approved $498,274.96 payment to MIJA Health Benefits Trust for January 2026 premiums (motion passed)
• Approved $3,691.50 payment to Clifton Larson Allen LLP invoice L261001358 (motion passed)
• Adopted Change Order #8 for Taunton Superior Court roof work, $9,833.33 (motion passed)
• Approved $285,000 reimbursement submission to the City of New Bedford (motion passed)
• Entered and later exited executive session to discuss litigation strategy (motions passed)