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Municipal budget
Total revenue$68.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$68.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$41.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,956 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (55 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
John Deaton ✓ 5,930 · Elizabeth Ann Warren 4,177
U.S. House — 4th Congressional 2024-11-05
Jake Auchincloss ✓ 6,619 · Sana A. Fadel
State Senate — 1st Bristol and Plymouth 2024-11-05
Michael J. Rodrigues ✓ 6,847
State Representative — 4th Bristol 2024-11-05
Steven S. Howitt ✓ 3,174
State Representative — 5th Bristol 2024-11-05
Justin Thurber ✓ 3,243 · Patricia A. Haddad 2,593
Register of Deeds — Fall River 2024-11-05
Bernard J. McDonald, III ✓ 6,917
President 2024-11-05
Trump/ Vance ✓ 5,735 · Harris/ Walz 4,402 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 50 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 47 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 28 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 19
Governor's Council — 1st 2024-11-05
Joseph C. Ferreira ✓ 5,788 · Krysten Condon 3,178
Clerk of Courts — Bristol County 2024-11-05
Jennifer A. Sullivan ✓ 6,779
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 667 · Robert J. Antonellis 87 · Ian Cain 26
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 1,503
U.S. House — 4th Congressional 2024-09-03
Jake Auchincloss ✓ 1,517
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board Of Assessors
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Name of Board or Committee:
Day & Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Posted By:
TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Board of Assessors
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:30 PM
Swansea Public Library
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
Received & Posted by
Town Clerk's:Offiee? sft
WULGL 26 LOBSRi
Amended Agenda
Received & Posted:
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
CL] Michael Berube [] PatJ. Travis [1 Gilbert S. Almeida [1] Michael R. Minardi
Support Staff: [| Doreen Martin []_ Linda Carrancho
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 7/9/2026
Ill. Sign:
1- Excise Abatements
2-Recommendation to Board of Selectmen
IV. Old Business:
None at this time
V. New Business:
1- Appoint Linda Carrancho as Deputy Assessor
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
1- None for this meeting
VII. Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
None at this time
Recent meetings
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board of Assessors to interview and vote on Deputy Assessor, review abatements
The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign excise abatements and an abatement request for 276 Seaview Avenue. They will receive revaluation updates from RRC and Vision Appraisal, including an annual income and expenses summary. The board will also interview and vote on Linda Carrancho for Deputy Assessor, discuss research on non-owner occupied homes and condominiums, and review an abatement for 0 Millers Lane by Hyde Development LLC.
- Interview and vote on Linda Carrancho for Deputy Assessor
- Abatement request for 276 Seaview Avenue by Thomas & Jeanne Potter
- Revaluation updates from RRC (Personal Property) and Vision Appraisal (Real Estate)
- Annual Income and Expenses Summary Report
- Abatement for 0 Millers Lane by Hyde Development LLC (8 of 58)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
= TUL 7 26 1:48PH
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
~ [1 Michael Berube [] PatJ. Travis [ Gilbert S. Almeida [1] Michael R. Minardi
Support Staff: ( Doreen Martin (1 Linda Carrancho
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 6/11/2026
III. Sign:
1- Excise Abatements
2-Abatement Request 276 Seaview Avenue-Thomas & Jeanne Potter
IV. Old Business:
None at this time
V. New Business:
1- Revaluation Update - RRC (Personal Property).
2- Revaluation Update - Vision Appraisal (Real Estate).
2.a-Annual Income and Expenses Summary Report
3- Deputy Assessor Interview and vote Linda Carrancho
4- Non-owner occupied homes and condominiums research
5-Appellate Board Meeting July 9 at 10am jurisdiction status meeting
6-8 of 58 Abatement: 0 Millers Lane, Hyde Development LLC
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
1- None for this meeting
VII. Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
None at this time
IX. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
XI. Close Executive Session:
XII. Motion to Adjourn:
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Swansea Board of Assessors to review tax abatements and revaluation updates
The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review and act on excise abatements, tax commitments, and revaluation updates for personal property and real estate. The board will also discuss an exemption request for a property on Hailes Hill Road and consider a letter for voting.
- Review excise abatements and fiscal year 2027 preliminary tax commitments
- Discuss revaluation updates for personal property and real estate
- Consider exemption request for 85 Hailes Hill Road
- Vote on Ronald J Guertin letter
- Review abatement request for Thomas & Jeanne Potter at 276 Seaview Avenue ($1,213,000 assessed valuation) continued from May 7 meeting
taxationproperty-valuationabateementsexemptionslocal-government
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK TUM 926 S:00RN
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
G. L. Chapter 214, Section 1B. A person shall have a right against unreasonable, substantial or serious interference with his privacy.
The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to enforce such right and in connection therewith to award damages.
The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed; other
items listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 20(f) After notifying
the Chair of the public body, any person may make a video or audio recording of an open session of a meeting of a public body, or may transmit the
meeting through any medium, subject to reasonable requirements of the Chair as to the number, placement, and operation of equipment used so as to
not interfere with the conduct of the meeting, At the beginning of the meeting, the Chair shall inform other attendees of any recordings.
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
[] Michael Berube [1 PatJ. Travis [ Gilbert S. Al …
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Thu May 7, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board to vote on town purchase of 2 Millers Lane right of first refusal
The Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on the town's purchase of the right of first refusal for 2 Millers Lane, Plat 31 Lot 2. They will also review revaluation updates from RRC and Vision Appraisal, consider a deputy tax assessor appointment, and act on exemption and excise abatements.
- Vote on town purchase of right of first refusal for 2 Millers Lane, Plat 31 Lot 2
- Revaluation update from RRC (Personal Property)
- Revaluation update from Vision Appraisal (Real Estate)
- Discuss and vote on David Peachy as Deputy Tax Assessor
- Sign exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor) and excise abatements
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✓ Decided: Swansea Board of Assessors elects officers, declines property purchase, delays deputy tax assessor decision
The Board of Assessors unanimously elected Michael Berube as Chairman, Patrick Travis as Vice Chairman, and Gilbert Almeida as Clerk. The Board voted to decline the purchase of 2 Millers Lane (Plat 31, Lot 2), determining it not in the town's best interest. A decision on appointing a Deputy Tax Assessor was delayed. The Board also approved exemption and excise abatements, and discussed a pending ATB case from His Providence Church and a state revaluation update.
- Elected Michael Berube as Chairman, Patrick Travis as Vice Chairman, and Gilbert Almeida as Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved release of regular meeting minutes from April 30, 2026 (unanimous)
- Signed all exemption abatements, excise abatements, and Chapter Land applications (unanimous)
- Voted to decline purchase of property at 2 Millers Lane, Plat 31, Lot 2 (no vote tally recorded)
- Delayed decision on appointing a Deputy Tax Assessor (no vote tally recorded)
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Name of Board or Committee:
Day & Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Posted By:
TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Board of Assessors
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 PM
Swansea Public Library
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
L] Michael Berube
CL] PatJ. Travis (1 Gilbert S. Almeida [1 Michael R. Minardi
Support Staff: L) Doreen Martin (| Linda Carrancho
I.a. Board Election; Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 4/30/2026
Il. Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
1- Revaluation Update - RRC (Personal Property).
2- Revaluation Update - Vision Appraisal (Real Estate).
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Robbie Alford: Status report on building permit inspections.
4- Deputy Tax Assessor: Discuss & Vote - David Peachy.
5- Discuss and vote on Town purchase of 2 Millers Lane Plat 31 Lot 2 right of 1st Refusal.
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
1- None for this meeting
VII. Correspondence:
1- Matthew J Thomas re. His Providence Church
2- Jennifer Williams DOR FY2027 Certifications
Received & Posted by
Town Clerk's Office
Amended Agenda
Received & Posted:
VUL Discuss Future_Meeting Schedule:
May 14, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 21, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 28, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
IX. Clo …
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Approved 6/11/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes May 7.2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almeida-Clerk-Absent
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
La. Board Election; Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk
Mr. Almeida nominated Mr. Berube for the position of Chairman. The nomination was seconded by
Mr. Travis. There being no further nominations, the Board voted unanimously in favor of Mr. Berube
serving as Chairman.
Mr. Berube nominated Mr. Travis for the position of Vice Chairman. The nomination was seconded
by Mr. Almeida. There being no further nominations, the Board voted unanimously in favor of Mr.
Travis serving as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Travis nominated Mr. Almeida for the position of Clerk. The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Berube. There being no further nominations, the Board voted unanimously in favor of Mr. Almeida
serving as Clerk.
The Board officers were elected as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Berube
Vice Chairman: Mr. Travis
Clerk: Mr. Almeida
The motion carried unanimously.
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
April 30, 2026
Mr. Travis motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes April 30, 2026.
Seconded by Mr. Berube, all in favor aye.
April 30,2026
Mr. Travis motione …
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Swansea Board of Assessors to review revaluation updates and property abatements
The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review revaluation updates for personal and real estate property, discuss building permit inspections, and vote on abatement certificates. The board will also consider extending duties for a building permit inspector and elect a chairman, vice chairman, and clerk.
- Review abatement certificates for excise, real estate, and personal property
- Hear revaluation updates from RRC (personal property) and Vision Appraisal (real estate)
- Vote to extend building permit inspection duties for Robbie Alfrod after May 1st
- Vote on election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Clerk
- Review lien release for Cummings Road (Timothy & Jamie Douglas) property
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✓ Decided: Swansea Board of Assessors approves lien release, extends field worker contract
The Board of Assessors approved a lien release for a property on Cummings Road, extended a field worker's contract through June 1, 2026, and delayed a decision on appointing a deputy tax assessor. All actions were taken during the April 30, 2026 regular meeting.
- Approved lien release for property on Cummings Road owned by Timothy and Jamie Douglas (unanimous)
- Extended Robert Alford's fieldwork services through June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
- Delayed decision on appointing a deputy tax assessor
- Postponed board reorganization until next meeting
- Approved and released regular session minutes of April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes of April 16, 2026, but not released (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption abatements, excise abatements, and Chapter Land applications
- Entered executive session to discuss abatement request (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday April 30, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I, Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
[1 Michael Berube L) PatJ. Travis [1 Gilbert S. Almeida
Support Staff: 1 Doreen Martin (1 Linda Carrancho [] Michael R. Minardi
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
a Thursday 04/16/2026
b_ Executive Session Minutes - None to be reviewed at this time (Abatement Requests have not run their course)
I. Sign:
a Abatement Certificates: Excise & Real Estate & Personal Property
b
IV. New Business:
a_ Revaluation Update - RRC (Personal Property)
b_ Revaluation Update - Vision Appraisal (Real Estate)
c Robbie Alfrod: Status report on building permit inspections, discuss & vote to extend duties after May Ist
d Deputy Tax Assessor: Discuss & Vote - David Peachy
e Board Election; Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk
V. Old Business:
a Lien Release: Cummings Road - Timothy & Jamie Douglas
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
a
VIL. Correspondence
a No significant correspondence with the Assessor's Office
VII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
a Future meetings dates/times have been set through May 2026 (see prior minutes for said dates/times)
VIII. Motion to Clos …
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Approved 5/77/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes April 30,2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almeida-Clerk-Absent
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
April 16, 2026
Mr. Travis motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes April 16, 2026.
Seconded by Mr. Berube, all in favor aye.
April 16,2026
Mr. Travis motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of April 16, 2026, but not to
release, seconded by Mr. Berube, allin favor aye.
Ill. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements, Chapter Land Applications were
signed by the Board.
IV: Old Business:
Mr. Berube presented information regarding the lien release process for the property located on
Cummings Road, owned by Timothy and Jamie Douglas. Following the discussion, the BOA decided to
approve the lien release.
Mr. Travis motioned, second by Mr. Berube and so voted unanimously.
V: New Business:
a. Mr. Minardi informed the Board of Assessors that RRC has completed its assigned
work and has cleared the field area.
b. Mr. Minardi informed the Board of Assessors that there was no update regarding the
vision appraisal.
c. Mr. Minardi informed the Board of Assessors of the excell …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Swansea Board of Assessors to review property abatement requests and revaluation update
The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign abatement certificates for excise, real estate, and personal property, and receive updates on the personal property revaluation from RRC and the real estate revaluation from Vision Appraisal. The agenda also includes a discussion of future meeting schedules and a motion to enter executive session to discuss abatement requests.
- Abatement requests for six properties, including 146 Touissett Avenue ($144,000 last sale price) and 0 Bluff Avenue ($101,000 assessed value)
- Revaluation update from RRC (personal property) and Vision Appraisal (real estate)
- County of Bristol Tax Payment discussion
- Executive session to discuss abatement requests
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✓ Decided: Board signs abatements, hears revaluation updates, enters executive session
The Board of Assessors approved and signed exemption and excise abatements, received updates on the RRC personal property revaluation and a funding shortfall for the Vision Appraisal real estate revaluation, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss an abatement request.
- Approved and released regular session minutes of April 2, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved but did not release executive session minutes of April 2, 2026 (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements
- Voted to enter executive session to discuss abatement request (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 6:52 PM (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday April 16, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
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I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
[] Michael Berube CL) PatJ. Travis (J) Gilbert S. Almeida
Support Staff: (Doreen Martin (\ Linda Carrancho (1) Michael R. Minardi
IL. Meeting Minutes Review:
a Thursday 04/02/2026
b Executive Session Minutes - None to be reviewed at this time (Abatement Requests have not run their course)
ILL. Sign:
a Abatement Certificates: Excise & Real Estate & Personal Property
b
c
IV. New Business:
a Revaluation Update - RRC (Personal Property)
b Revaluation Update - Vision Appraisal (Real Estate)
V. Old Business:
a No old business at this time.
VIL. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
a County of Bristol Tax Payment
VII. Correspondence
No significant correspondence with the Assessor's Office
VIL Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
Future meetings dates/times have been set through May 2026 (see prior minutes for said dates/times)
VIII. Motion to Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session: TIME:
Motion By: [] Michael Berube [] PatJ. Travis [J] Gilbert S. Almeida
Seconded By: (1 Michael Berube [] PatJ. Travis [1 Gilbert S. Almeida
Vote: [J Michae …
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Approved 4/30/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes April 16,2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
Tl. Meeting Minutes Review:
April 2, 2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes April 2, 2026.
Seconded by Mr. Travis, allin favor aye.
April 2,2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of April 2, 2026, but not to
release, seconded by Mr. Travis and so voted unanimously.
Til. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
TV: Old Business:
V: New Business:
1- Mr. Minardi provided an update regarding the RRC personal property revaluation. He
informed us that four inspectors are currently in the field conducting inspections of
commercial properties. The police department and the Town Administrator have also been
notified. The inspection team is expected to be in town three days per week.
2- Mr. Minardi provided an update regarding the revaluation project with Vision
Appraisal for real estate. He stated that the department currently does not have
sufficient funds to cover the bid. As a result, a plan will need to be developed to
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board of Assessors to sign warrants for excise and county tax payments
The Board of Assessors will review minutes, sign warrants for the excise 2nd commitment and Bristol County tax payment, and discuss the future meeting schedule. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property valuations for 13 specific properties.
- Sign warrant for excise 2nd commitment
- Sign warrant for Bristol County tax payment
- Executive session to discuss valuations for 13 properties, including 112 Bay Point Road ($1,664,000) and 276 Seaview Avenue ($1,213,000)
- Review of exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor) and excise abatements
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✓ Decided: Board approved abatements and warrants, tabled Vision contract
The Board of Assessors approved exemption and excise abatements, signed warrants for the second excise commitment and Bristol County tax payment, and unanimously voted to await an Attorney General response on an Open Meeting Law complaint. The Vision contract was discussed but not voted on.
- Approved and released regular session minutes of March 19, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved but not released executive session minutes of March 19, 2026 (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements
- Signed warrant for Excise 2nd Commitment
- Signed warrant for Bristol County Tax Payment
- Voted to await Attorney General response on Open Meeting Law complaint (unanimous)
- Agreed to accept suggested agenda verbiage from Town Clerk
- Entered executive session to discuss abatement applications (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK Mar 26,26 12:41 PM
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Small Meeting Room Mar 31,28, 119 -AM, :
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA: 2nd AMENDED
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
[1 Michael Berube ([] PatJ. Travis [1 Gilbert S. Almeida [] Michael R. Minardi
Support Staff: (] Doreen Martin (] Linda Carrancho
IL_Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 3/19/2026
OL Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
1- Sign Warrant for Excise 2nd Commitment
2- Sign Warrant for Bristol County Tax payment
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VIL Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
April 2, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
April 16, 2026 - Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
April 23, 2026 - Meeting Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
April 30, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 7, 2026 - Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 14, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 21, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
May 28, 2026 - Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
IX. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
1- Anthony A Waring, AAW Trust and VBW Trust- 112 Bay Point R …
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Approved 4/16/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes April 2.2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM.
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
March 19, 2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes of March
19,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor aye.
March 19,2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of March 19, 2026, but
not to release, seconded by Mr. Travis and so voted unanimously.
Ill. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
IV: Old Business:
V: New Business:
1- The Board of Assessors reviewed and signed the Warrant for Excise 2"? Commitment.
2- The Board of Assessors signed the Warrant for Bristol County Tax Payment.
VI: Other Business (Not Anticipated):
1. Michael Minardi informed the Board of Assessors that the Vision contract has not
been approved at this time. Vision will recalculate and revise the proposal for further
review. No vote was taken.
VII: Correspondence
1. The Board of Assessors reviewed and discussed the Open Meeting Law complaint
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board to review 12 property valuations and possible abatements
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, sign exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, blind persons, and survivors, and review 12 property valuation appeals (including residential and commercial parcels) for possible abatement. The board will also enter executive session to discuss these assessments.
- Sign exemption abatements (senior, veteran, blind, survivor)
- Review 12 property valuation appeals with assessed values from $101,000 to $1,793,000
- Properties include 1658 Gar Highway ($1,793,000) and 146 Touisset Avenue ($612,000)
- Executive session to discuss individual property assessments
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✓ Decided: Board hires part-time permit clerk, signs boat excise warrant
The Board of Assessors approved the hiring of Robert Alford II as a part-time employee to pick up permits. They also signed the Boat Excise Warrant and reviewed and signed various exemption and excise abatements. The board discussed a deputy position applicant but took no action.
- Approved hiring of Robert Alford II as part-time permit clerk (unanimous)
- Signed Boat Excise Warrant
- Signed exemption abatements (Senior, Veterans, Blind, Survivor) and excise abatements
- Discussed deputy position applicant; no motion made
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK Mar 17,26 1:16pm
Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Small Meeting Room Mar 18,26 11:39 am
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA=2nd AMENDED
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
[1 Michael Berube [] PatJ. Travis [1] Gilbert $. Almeida [1] Michael R. Minardi Oo
Support Staff: (1 Doreen Martin (| Linda Carrancho
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 3/5/2026
2- 3/12/2026
Ii. Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
iring
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VII. Correspondence:
VII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
IX. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
1- Isaac Sylvia-89 Cypress Drive, Assessed Valuation $541,000
2-Alan P. Abdallah- 29 Brown Street, Assessed Valuation $407,000
3-Alan P. Abdallah- 33 Harvard Street, Assessed Valuation $377,000
4-Dennis E & Susan M Bogdab- 114 Brentwood Court, Assessed Valuation $845,000
5-David Mosher -0 Lees River Drive, Assessed Valuation $133,00 land only
6-Barbara Bernstein- 146 Touisset Avenue, Assessed Valuation $612,000
7-Sharon Jones- 168 Bayside Avenue, Assessed Valuation $513,000
8-Cynthia Baxter- 321 Old Warren Road, …
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Approved 4/2/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes March 19,2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
II. Meeting Minutes Review:
March 5, 2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes of March
5,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, allin favor aye.
March 12, 2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes of March 12,
2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, allin favor aye.
Til. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
IV: Old Business:
V: New Business:
1- The Board of Assessors reviewed and signed the Boat Excise Warrant.
2- The Board of Assessors discussed the need to hire a part-time employee to pick up permits.
Mr. Travis made motion to hire Mr. Robert Alford Il. Second By Mr. Almeida, all in favor Aye.
VI: Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VIL: Correspondence
1. The Board of Assessors reviewed and discussed a potential applicant for the Deputy
position, including the individual’s qualifications and relevant experience. The Board
agreed to continue the review process. No motion was made.
VII: Future Meeting Schedule:
April 2,2026 …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board to vote on hiring David Peachey, approve exemption and excise abatements
The Board of Assessors will vote on hiring David Peachey and approve exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, blind, and survivors, as well as excise abatements. The meeting also includes review of minutes from March 5, 2026, and discussion of future meeting dates.
- Vote on hiring David Peachey
- Approval of exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
- Approval of excise abatements
- Review of March 5, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of future meeting schedule (March 19, 2026)
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✓ Decided: Board of Assessors approves abatements, tables hiring decision
The Board of Assessors approved all exemption and excise abatements and tabled a hiring decision for one month to allow more time for review. The meeting was largely procedural, with no formal assessor's report or correspondence.
- Approved minutes of March 5, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes of March 5, 2026, not to release (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements
- Tabled hiring decision for one month to allow additional review
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Water Distric Received & Posted:
700 Wilbur Avenue
Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
L] Michael Berube [| PatJ. Travis [1 Gilbert S. Almeida L] Michael R. Minardi []
Support Staff: C1 Doreen Martin] Linda Carrancho
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 3/5/2026
IIL. Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
1- Discuss and vote on the hiring of Mr. David Peachey
2- Assessors Report
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VII. Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
TX. Close Open Meeting.
XIII. Motion to Adjourn:
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Approved 3/19/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2026
Swansea Water District 700 Wilbur Avenue 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Members not Present:
Gil Almeida-Clerk FEIB 2K
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Travis. Mr. Berube- here, Mr. Travis- here
IL. Meeting Minutes Review:
March 5, 2026
Mr. Berube motioned to correct the minutes of March 5,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor
aye.
Mr. Berube motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of March 5, 2026, but not
to release, seconded by Mr. Travis and so voted unanimously.
IIL. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
IV: New Business:
Hiring Discussion - Job Applicant. Mr. Berube reported that he met with the job applicant and
conducted an initial discussion regarding the candidate’s work experience, qualifications, and
overall suitability for the position. During the meeting, Mr. Berube asked a series of questions
related to the applicant’s prior employment, skills, and ability to perform the duties required. He
also provided a detailed explanation of the responsibilities, expectations, and purpose of the
position to ensure the applicant had a clear understanding of the role. Following this report, the
Board discussed the status of the hiring process and the inform …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board of Assessors to vote on NextGrid solar pilot agreement recommendation
The Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on a recommendation to the Selectmen regarding a Solar Pilot Agreement with NextGrid at 262 Swansea Mall Drive. They will also review exemption abatements, excise abatements, the FY-2026 budget, and outstanding building permits. The meeting includes a public records request from Mrs. Mullaly and executive sessions on four property assessments.
- Vote on recommendation to Selectmen for NextGrid solar pilot agreement at 262 Swansea Mall Drive
- Review of exemption abatements (senior, veteran, blind, survivor) and excise abatements
- Discussion of FY-2026 budget for the Assessors Department
- Outstanding building permits from March 2025 through March 2026
- Executive sessions for four property assessments: 8 Walter Lane, 0 Bark Street, 175 Tess Abigail Lane, 15 Pleasant View Avenue
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✓ Decided: Board declines PILOT program for proposed solar field at Old Swansea Mall
The Board of Assessors voted not to proceed with a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program for a proposed solar field at the Old Swansea Mall, citing insufficient information and unclear benefits to the town. The board also approved exemption and excise abatements, and reviewed the FY2026 budget and revaluation for informational purposes only, without taking action.
- Approved release of regular session minutes of February 19, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes of February 19, 2026, not released (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements (unanimous)
- Recommended not proceeding with PILOT program for proposed solar field at Old Swansea Mall (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss abatement request (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:03 PM (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library
Large Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
Received & Posted by
Town Clerk's Office
Amended Agenda
Received & Posted:
sage
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
(J Michael Berube [1 PatJ. Travis (J Gilbert S. Almeida [] Michael R. Minardi
Support Staff: (1 Doreen Martin 1] Linda Carrancho
IL. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 2/19/2026
IIL Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
1- Discuss & vote on recommendation to selectmen Office on requested Solar Pilot Agreement
NextGrid, 262 Swansea Mall Drive Condo 1 and Condo 2- Update from Pat Travis.
V. New Business:
1- Department 141-Assessors FY-2026 Budget
2- Actual Revatuation Cost 2026
3- Outstanding Building Permits 3/26/2025 through 3/2/2026
VIL. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VII. Correspondence:
1- Second Open public Request Mrs. Mullaly February 17,2026
2- Third Open public Request Mrs. Mullaly February 23,2026
VIIL. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, March 12, 2026
IX. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
1- Mary S O'Connor - 8 Walter Lane, Assessed Valuation $377,000
2.
Hildeberto & Maria Tavares- 0 Bark Street Land only , Assessed …
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Approved 3/19/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present: ae
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
Ul. Meeting Minutes Review:
February 19, 2026
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve and release of the regular session meeting minutes of February
19,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor aye.
Mr. Almeida motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of February 19, 2026, but
not to release, seconded by Mr. Travis and so voted unanimously.
Il. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption Abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
IV: Old Business:
Proposed Solar Field at the Old Swansea Mall.
Mr. Travis after getting all the information needed to make a motion by the Board of Assessors, the
Board of Assessors recommended not proceeding with the PILOT program at this time. The
recommendation is based on:
Insufficient information about the program and its implementation.
Lack of demonstrated benefit to the Town of Swansea.
Inability to properly assess potential impacts due to missing details.
The Board noted that it may reconsider the proposal in the future if additional information,
documentation, and clear benefits to the town a …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board to vote on solar pilot agreement for NextGrid at Swansea Mall
The Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on a recommendation regarding a Solar Pilot Agreement with NextGrid at 262 Swansea Mall Drive. They will also consider excise and exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, the blind, and survivors. The meeting includes a review of minutes from February 5, 2026, and an executive session to discuss property valuations for several properties.
- Vote on Solar Pilot Agreement with NextGrid at 262 Swansea Mall Drive
- Exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, blind, and survivors
- Excise abatements
- Executive session for property valuations: 4 Swansom Road ($712,000), 2045 Gar Highway ($3,374,000), 631 Gar Highway ($1,481,000), 181 James Reynolds Road ($1,393,000), 500 Swansea Mall Drive ($8,371,000), 1400 Gar Highway ($4,136,000), 262 Swansea Mall Drive #1 ($11,439,000), 22 Eisenhower Road ($581,000)
assessorssolarabatementsexecutive-sessionproperty-valuation
✓ Decided: Board approved abatements and entered executive session
The Board of Assessors approved the release of regular session minutes from February 5, 2026, and signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements. They also entered executive session to discuss an abatement request, citing public discussion would harm the town's legal position. No substantive decisions were made on the solar project, which remains under review.
- Approved release of February 5, 2026 regular session minutes (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes of February 5, 2026, not to be released (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption and excise abatements
- Entered executive session to discuss abatement request (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors FEBI? 26
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Small Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
O Michael Berube [] PatJ.Travis (1 Gilbert S. Almeida OO Michael R. Minardi []
Support Staff: 1] Doreen Martin () Linda Carrancho
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
1- 2/5/2026
III. Sign:
1- Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
2- Excise Abatements
IV. Old Business:
1- Discuss & vote on recommendation to selectmen Office on requested Solar Pilot Agreement
NextGrid, 262 Swansea Mall Drive Condo 1 and Condo 2- Update from Pat Travis.
V. New Business:
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VII. Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
1X. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
1- Marissa Chappell- 4 Swansom Road, Assessed Valuation $712,000
2- Massachusetts SNF 6 LLC-2045 Gar Highway, Assessed Valuation $3,374,000
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McDonalds USA, LLC-631 GAR Hwy, Assessed Valuation $1,481,000
4
Total Leasing Inc.-181 James Reynolds Road, Assessed Valuation $1,393,000
5
Swansea Limited Partnership- 500 Swansea Mall Drive, Assessed Valuation $8,371,000
6- KJ Partners LLC/ Holiday Inn Expres …
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Approved 3/5/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
February 5, 2026
Mr. Berube motioned to approve the release of the regular session meeting minutes of February
5,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor aye.
Mr. Berube motioned to approve the executive session meeting minutes of February 5, 2026, but
not to release, seconded by Gilbert Almeida and so voted unanimously.
il. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption abatements, Excise Abatements were signed by the Board.
IV: Old Business:
Mr. Travis updated everyone that he has done some further research regarding the solar project
and is currently waiting for additional information to make a final decision on recommendation to
Selectmen Office.
V: New Business:
No new business (Executive Session)
VI: Correspondence
Mrs. Mulally indicates that she has requested information regarding the land value and would like
instructions on how to understand the field card.
VII: Future Meeting Schedule:
VIII: Close Open Meeting and go into Executive Session:
Mr. Travis motioned for the board to enter into Executive Session to discuss …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board of Assessors to discuss NextGrid solar pilot agreement and review multiple abatement applications
The Board of Assessors will consider a solar pilot agreement with NextGrid for an unspecified location, review exemption and excise abatements, and hold executive sessions to discuss abatement applications for several properties including Andrew & Vanessa Pacheco at 230 Cummings Road and Owen Kiernan at 1366 Gardner's Neck Road, among others.
- Discuss & vote on NextGrid Solar Pilot Agreement at 262 Swansea Mall Drive Condo 1 and Condo 2
- Sign exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
- Sign excise abatements
- Sign property tax hardship deferral denial notice
- Executive session abatement applications: Andrew & Vanessa Pacheco, 230 Cummings Road ($968,000); Owen Kiernan, 1366 Gardner's Neck Road ($1,126,000); Town of Swansea (Raymond & Maureen Trudelle), 28 Brown Street ($321,000); His Providence Church, 262 Swansea Mall Drive Unit 9 ($1,470,000); multiple solar panel abatement applications from Cypress Owner 2026, LLC, Odyssey Solar Holdings, LLC, Everbright, LLC, Golden Trail Solar Holdings, LLC, and Genesis 2024 HoldCo, LLC (all valued at $0)
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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes, signed abatement documents, tabled solar agreement
The Board of Assessors approved minutes from January 15 and January 29, 2026, and signed exemption abatements, excise abatements, and property tax hardship deferral denial notices. No decision was made on the Deputy Assessor vacancy or the solar pilot agreement for 69 Swansea Main Drive Units 1 and 2; the solar matter was tabled for further information. The board then entered executive session to discuss an abatement request.
- Approved January 15, 2026 regular session minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 29, 2026 regular session amended minutes (unanimous)
- Signed all appropriate exemption abatements, excise abatements, and property tax hardship deferral denial notices
- Tabled solar pilot agreement for 262 Swansea Mall Drive Units 1 and 2 pending more information
- Entered executive session to discuss abatement request (unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Public Library Received & Posted:
Large Meeting Room
69 Main Street, Swansea MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
L. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
O Michael Berube [] PatJ.Travis C1 Gilbert S. Almeida (1 Michael R. Minardi [
Support Staff: (1) Doreen Martin 1) Linda Carrancho
II._ Meeting Minutes Review:
1/15/2026
1/29/2026
Ill. Sign:
Exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
Excise Abatements
Property Tax Hardship Deferral Denial Notice
IV. Old Business:
Replacing Deputy Assessor Status
V. New Business:
1- Discuss & vote on requested Solar Pilot Agreement
NextGrid, 262 Swansea Mall Drive Condo 1 and Condo 2
2- Assessor's Report
VI. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
Vil. Correspondence:
VIII. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
IX. Close Open Meeting & Go Into Executive Session:
Abatement applications: (To be discussed in executive session unless applicant wants open session)
Andrew & Vanessa Pacheco, 230 Cummings Road, Assessed Valuation $968,000
Owen Kiernan, 1366 Gardner's Neck Road, Assessed Valuation $1,126,000
Town of Swansea (Raymond & Maureen Trudelle), 28 Brown Street, Assessed Valuation $321,000
His Providence Church, 262 Swansea Mall Drive U …
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Approved-2/19/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026
Swansea Public Library 69 Main Street 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Berube Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here Mr. Berube Here
IL. Meeting Minutes Review:
January 15, 2026
Mr. Berube motioned to approve the release of the regular session meeting minutes of January
15,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor aye.
No Executive session minutes to act on it.
January 29, 2026
Mr. Berube motioned to approve the release of the regular session amend meeting minutes of
January 29,2026. Seconded by Mr. Travis, all in favor aye.
No Executive session minutes to act on it.
IIL. Sign:
All appropriate Exemption abatements, Excise Abatements and Property Tax Hardship Deferral
Denial Notice documents were signed by the Board.
TV: Old Business:
Replacement of Deputy Assessor there were no updates regarding the Deputy Assessor position;
the position remains vacant.
V: New Business:
Solar Pilot Agreement: The BOA decided to gather additional information 262 Swansea Mall Drive
Units 1 and 2; therefore, no recommendation was made at this time. The matter will continue to be
discussed at a future meeting.
VI: Correspondence
No Correspondence
VII: Future Meeting Schedule:
> February 19 …
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
Board Of Assessors
✓ Decided: Board of Assessors approves revaluation service bids
The Board of Assessors approved bids for revaluation services and elected its officers. The Board also signed various exemption abatements and denied a deferral application for failing to meet statutory requirements.
- Elected Michael Berube as Chairman, Patrick Travis as Vice Chairman, and Gilbert Almedia as Clerk
- Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Signed exemption abatements for Senior, Veteran, Blind, and Survivor applicants
- Denied Deferral Application for not meeting statutory requirements
- Approved bids for revaluation services (unanimous)
- Tabled action on Swansea Water District FY2027 budget pending further meeting
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Approved-2/5/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes January 29, 2026
Swansea Water District 700 Wilbur Avenue 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Travis. Mr. Berube- here, Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here
Election of Officers
Chairman-Michael Berube
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
A motion was made by Mr. Travis to approve the new board organization as presented.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Almeida.
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
November 6, 2025
Mr. Travis motioned to approve the release of the regular session meeting minutes of November 6,
2025. Seconded by Mr. Almeida, so voted unanimously.
No Executive session minutes to act on it.
Til. Sign:
The Board reviewed and signed the following documents and certifications:
Exemption Abatements for eligible applicants, including Senior, Veteran, Blind, and Survivor
exemptions.
Abatement, Motor Vehicle Warrant and Exemption Packet Proofs, confirming documentation
completeness and compliance.
The Board reviewed the submitted Deferral Application and supporting documentation. After
consideration and discussion, the Board determined that the application did no longer meet the
statutory requirements for approval.
All documents were signed in accordance with applicable laws …
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
Board Of Assessors
Board to discuss and vote on revaluation bids and replacing deputy assessor
The Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on bids for a revaluation of property assessments, and discuss replacing the deputy assessor. The board will also sign exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, and blind residents, and review meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2026 at the Swansea Water District building.
- Discuss and vote on bids for property revaluation
- Discussion on replacing the deputy assessor
- Sign exemption abatements (Senior, Veterans, Blind, Survivor)
- Review and approve meeting minutes
- Set future meeting schedule through March 2026
✓ Decided: Board approves revaluation bids, denies deferral application
The Board of Assessors voted unanimously to approve bids for revaluation services. They also signed exemption abatements for eligible applicants and denied a deferral application for not meeting statutory requirements. No vote was taken on the Swansea Water District FY2027 budget, which was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved bids for revaluation services (unanimous)
- Signed exemption abatements for Senior, Veteran, Blind, and Survivor applicants
- Denied deferral application for not meeting statutory requirements
- Tabled Swansea Water District FY2027 budget for further discussion
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday January 29, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Water District Received & Posted:
700 Wilbur Ave, Swansea, MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
C1 Michael Berube C) PatJ. Travis O Gilbert S. Almeida Michael R. Minardi []
Support Staff: U1 Doreen Martin (1 Linda Carrancho
Board Organization-Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk
IL Meeting Minutes Review:
Til. Sign:
Exemption Abatements (Senior, Veterans, Blind, Survivor)
Abatement/Exemption pack proof
Deferrel Application
Certificate for Chapter 61 Forest lands
IV. New Business:
Revaluation- Discuss and Vote on Bids
Assessor's Report
Replacing Deputy Assessor Discussion
Y. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VL. Correspondance
Jennifer Williams (DOR)
VIL. Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
February 5, 2026 - Large Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
February 12, 2026 - Large Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
February 19, 2026 - Small Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
February 26, 2026 - Large Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
March 5, 2026 - Large Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
March 12, 2026 - Swansea Water Distric 5:30 pm
March 19, 2026 - Small Conference Room 5:30 pm-Library
March 26, 2026 - Large Meeting Room 5:30 pm-Library
VIL. Motion to Adjourn:
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Approved-2/5/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Regular Meeting Minutes January 29, 2026
Swansea Water District 700 Wilbur Avenue 5:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Michael Berube- Chairman Michael Minardi- Principal Assessor
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman Linda Carrancho- Senior Clerk
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 5:30
Roll call taken by Mr. Travis. Mr. Berube- here, Mr. Almedia- here, Mr. Travis- here
Election of Officers
Chairman-Michael Berube
Patrick Travis- Vice Chairman
Gilbert Almedia- Clerk
A motion was made by Mr. Travis to approve the new board organization as presented.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Almeida.
Il. Meeting Minutes Review:
November 6, 2025
Mr. Travis motioned to approve the release of the regular session meeting minutes of November 6,
2025. Seconded by Mr. Almeida, so voted unanimously.
No Executive session minutes to act on it.
Til. Sign:
The Board reviewed and signed the following documents and certifications:
Exemption Abatements for eligible applicants, including Senior, Veteran, Blind, and Survivor
exemptions.
Abatement, Motor Vehicle Warrant and Exemption Packet Proofs, confirming documentation
completeness and compliance.
The Board reviewed the submitted Deferral Application and supporting documentation. After
consideration and discussion, the Board determined that the application did no longer meet the
statutory requirements for approval.
All documents were signed in accordance with applicable laws …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
Regular Meeting- NO QUORUM
Assessors meet but lack quorum; no votes possible
The Board of Assessors is meeting but does not have a quorum, so no official decisions can be made. The agenda includes discussion of revaluation bids, a deputy assessor replacement, and review of exemption applications. No votes or binding actions are expected.
- No quorum declared — meeting is informational only
- Discuss and vote on revaluation bids (vote not possible without quorum)
- Discussion of replacing deputy assessor
- Review of exemption abatements (senior, veteran, blind, survivor)
assessorsno-quorumrevaluationexemptionspersonnel
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk's Office
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday January 22, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: Swansea Water District Received & Posted:
700 Wilbur Ave, Swansea, MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
(1 Michael Berube [ PatJ. Travis (1 Gilbert S. Almeida Michael R. Minardi []
Support Staff: O1 Doreen Martin (Linda Carrancho
Board Organization-Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk
i. aaa Minutes Review:
III. Sign:
Exemption Abatements (Senior, Veterans, Blind, Survivor)
Abatement/Exemption pack proof
Real Estate Tax Actual Commmitment
Deferrel Application
Certificate for Chapter 61 Forest lands
IV. New Business:
Revaluation- Discuss and Vote on Bids
Assessor's Report
Replacing Deputy Assessor Discussion
Y. Other Business (Not Anticipated):
VI. Correspondance
None from the Assessor's Office
VIL Discuss Future Meeting Schedule:
VIII. Motion to Adjourn:
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Joint Meeting-BOS
Board of Assessors to vote on filling a vacancy
The Board of Assessors is holding a joint meeting to discuss and vote on a vacancy on the board. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, new business regarding the vacancy, and adjournment.
- Discuss and vote on vacancy on the Board of Assessors
assessorsvacancyswansea
✓ Decided: Michael Berube appointed to Board of Assessors until April 2026
The Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors held a joint meeting and unanimously appointed Michael Berube to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors. Berube will serve until the next town election, with the term ending April 13, 2026. The vote was 5-0 in favor.
- Appointed Michael Berube to Board of Assessors through April 13, 2026 (5-0 unanimous)
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TOWN OF SWANSEA, MA Received & Posted by
OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Town Clerk'sfOfficéé 2! 12°"
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
JANIS 26 [2!
Name of Board or Committee: Board of Assessors
Day & Date of Meeting: Thursday January 15, 2026
Time of Meeting: 5:30 PM Amended Agenda
Location of Meeting: School Administration Building Received & Posted:
1 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, MA 02777
Posted By: Michael R. Minardi
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Roll Call - Establish Quorum:
(1 Pat J. Travis (1) Gilbert S. Almeida [Ichael R. Minardi
Support Staff: (1 Jim Sullivan () Doreen Martin (_\ Linda Carrancho
IV.New Business:
Discuss and vote on vacancy on the Board of Assessors
VIL. Future Meeting Schedule :
VII. Motion to Adjourn:
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Approved-2/5/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Joint Meeting Minutes January 15, 2026
School Administration Building 1 Gardner Neck Road 6:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Patrick Travis — Vice-Chairman Michael Minardi
Gilbert Almeida- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 6:30
A Board of Selectmen meeting was held on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, at the School
Administration Building, One Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, Massachusetts.
Mr. Kitchin led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Kitchin stated that the meeting is currently being broadcast live on television, streamed online,
and will be replayed later on the Swansea Community Network. He asked if anyone in the audience
would be recording the meeting to notify the Board. There were no confirmations from the
audience.
Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors
Mr. Kitchin stated that the meeting would be held jointly with the Board of Assessors and called the
meeting to order.
Mr. Travis called the Board of Assessors meeting to order at 6:32pm.
Mr. Kitchin explained that the agenda item involved appointed a member to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Assessors, noting that both boards would participate and each would have an equal vote.
He asked the Assessors for comment regarding the appointment.
Mr. Almeida stated that, since Mr. Michael Berube had already served on the Board in the past, this
is a good choice. Mr. Medeiros asked whether Mr. Berube would be serving on an interim basis.
Mr. Kitchin explai …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Joint Meeting-BOS
✓ Decided: Michael Berube appointed to the Board of Assessors
The Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors held a joint meeting to fill a vacancy. The boards unanimously appointed Michael Berube to serve as a member of the Board of Assessors.
- Appointed Michael Berube to the Board of Assessors through April 13, 2026 (Unanimous)
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Approved-2/5/2026
Swansea Board of Assessors Joint Meeting Minutes January 15, 2026
School Administration Building 1 Gardner Neck Road 6:30 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Patrick Travis — Vice-Chairman Michael Minardi
Gilbert Almeida- Clerk
I. Meeting called to order at 6:30
A Board of Selectmen meeting was held on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, at the School
Administration Building, One Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, Massachusetts.
Mr. Kitchin led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Kitchin stated that the meeting is currently being broadcast live on television, streamed online,
and will be replayed later on the Swansea Community Network. He asked if anyone in the audience
would be recording the meeting to notify the Board. There were no confirmations from the
audience.
Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors
Mr. Kitchin stated that the meeting would be held jointly with the Board of Assessors and called the
meeting to order.
Mr. Travis called the Board of Assessors meeting to order at 6:32pm.
Mr. Kitchin explained that the agenda item involved appointed a member to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Assessors, noting that both boards would participate and each would have an equal vote.
He asked the Assessors for comment regarding the appointment.
Mr. Almeida stated that, since Mr. Michael Berube had already served on the Board in the past, this
is a good choice. Mr. Medeiros asked whether Mr. Berube would be serving on an interim basis.
Mr. Kitchin explai …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $376,724 | TRUE MACHINE CO. Department of Defense · WARHEAD COIL TEST DOLLY ASSEMBLY FOR MISSION CRITICAL AUTOMATED TEST E |
| $75,313 | POWER SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Defense · MODULAR POWER REVITALIZATION SERVICE |
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| $44,838 | TRUE MACHINE CO. Department of Defense · WARHEAD COIL TEST DOLLYS |
| $38,670 | POWER SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · UPS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE |
| $29,954 | POWER SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Defense · UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY |
| $27,944 | TRUE MACHINE CO. Department of Defense · SUSPENSION SHAFT |
| $23,960 | POWER SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Defense · EATON UPS PARTS INSTALLATION |
| $15,006 | GIVENS JEFFREY Department of Veterans Affairs · VAN RAAM BICYCLE |
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Traffic fatalities2 (2023)
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City profile
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$68.7M
Annual budget
$4.4M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$68.7M
Spending$68.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$4.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.06×
Debt-load index43 / 100
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