{
 "city": "Bristol County",
 "state": "Massachusetts",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-countyofbristol.net/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will decide on personnel changes for county employees",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/07.21.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider ARPA extensions, insurance binder and contract addendums",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/06.29.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/06.29.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will discuss the FY 2027 County Budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/06.09.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/06.09.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners hold hearing on FY 2027 budget priority needs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/05.26.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/05.26.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will vote to approve the May 2026 MIIA invoice",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/05.05.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/05.05.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review deeds agreements and personnel matters",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/04.21.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/04.21.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners vote on courthouse repair payments and contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/04.07.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/04.07.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will authorize insurance renewal rates and approve several county invoices",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/03.24a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/03.24.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Bristol County Commissioners to vote on ARPA residual funds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/03.03.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/03.03.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Cancelled",
   "headline": "County commissioners meeting cancelled; agenda items not acted on",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/02.25.26a%20Amended.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Postponed",
   "headline": "Commissioners will vote on personnel changes, invoices, and ARPA funds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/02.23.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on facility repairs and personnel changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/02-03-26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/02.03.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will vote on facility repair contracts and personnel matters",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/01.20.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/01.20.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Approve Gorman Construction repairs for steam pipe leak at Taunton Superior Court",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/01-07-26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/01.07.26m.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.countyofbristol.net/government/commissioners/agendas___minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}