Swansea public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting - NO QUORUM

The Swansea Board of Assessors meeting on November 19, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not established. No decisions or discussions could occur without a quorum.

Regular Meeting - NO QUORUM

The Swansea Board of Assessors held a meeting that was adjourned without establishing a quorum. The only substantive item listed was a discussion about the FY2026 Tax Classification Hearing, but no decisions were recorded due to the lack of quorum.

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet on November 6, 2025, to review minutes, sign exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, blind individuals, and survivors, and discuss interim property values. The board will also set dates for upcoming tax classification and water district hearings.

• Review and sign exemption abatements (senior, veterans, blind, survivor)
• Discuss interim property values update
• Schedule tax classification hearing for November 18, 2025
• Schedule water district hearing for November 19, 2025

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from October 23, 2025, and signed all abatement and excise packet proofs. They received updates on interim property values for the current fiscal year and were reminded of upcoming hearings. Correspondence was reviewed regarding a joint meeting with the Selectmen to appoint a new board member and about potential development at the former Swansea Mall.

• Approved release of October 23, 2025 regular session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed all abatement and excise packet proofs

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider signing exemption abatements for seniors, veterans, and others, approve a Bristol County tax warrant for $276,035.40, and discuss a Chapter Land application for PROPRIETORS WAY. They will also receive an update on interim values and the Assessor's Report, and review a Pacheco Farm rollback tax amount of $12,072.90.

• Sign exemption abatements (senior, veteran, blind, survivor)
• Approve Bristol County Tax Warrant for $276,035.40
• Chapter Land Application: John Acord at PROPRIETORS WAY
• Update on Interim Values and Assessor's Report
• Pacheco Farm Rollback Tax Amount $12,072.88

The Board of Assessors approved a Chapter 61A application for property at 0 Proprietor's Way, reviewed and signed abatements and the Bristol County Tax Warrant, and discussed interim values and the upcoming Tax Classification Meeting. An Open Meeting Law complaint was received but no further action was taken.

• Approved Chapter 61A application for John Acord, 0 Proprietor's Way, Map 34 Lot 5 (unanimous)
• Approved release of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed all abatement proofs, Bristol County Tax Warrant ($276,035.40), and excise packet proofs
• Decided not to take further action on Open Meeting Law complaint

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved a Chapter 61A application for a property at 0 Proprietor’s way. Members reviewed and signed tax warrants, excise packet proofs, and abatements. The Board decided not to take further action regarding a received Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Approved Chapter 61A application for John Acord (0 Proprietor’s way, Map 34 Lot 5, ~11.00 acres)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Bristol County Tax Warrant for $276,035.40
• Signed all Abatements and Excise packet proofs
• Decided not to take further action on an Open Meeting Law complaint

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes, sign exemption abatements, and discuss new business including a Pacheco Farm rollback, a revaluation RFP, and a small business exemption for tax rate setting. They will also discuss and act on an open meeting law complaint received by Mr. Higgins.

• Pacheco Farm rollback
• RFP Revaluation
• Small business exemption for tax rate setting
• Discuss & act on open meeting law complaint from Mr. Higgins

The board approved the Pacheco rollback and tax lien, continued the existing small business exemption rate structure, and voted against a formal reconsideration of a denial request from George A. Greenleaf and Cathy E. Duquette. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved, and an open meeting law complaint by Patrick Higgins was acknowledged with decisions to keep the current minutes format and confirm completed training for board members.

• Approved Pacheco rollback and tax lien (unanimous)
• Continued existing small business exemption rate structure without modification
• Denied formal reconsideration of request by George A. Greenleaf and Cathy E. Duquette
• Approved regular session minutes of February 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes of February 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes of March 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes of April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes of April 30, 2025 (unanimous)

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as reviewing past meeting minutes, signing exemption and excise abatements, and discussing a Pacheco Farm rollback. No decisions or discussions will take place at this cancelled meeting.

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign abatement packet proofs, discuss a legal opinion on a public records request regarding 3ABC Forms from Paul Waple, and enter executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, Chapter Land, and Appellate Tax Board matters including a settlement for CVS at 2340 Gar Highway and a hardship exemption application.

The Swansea Board of Assessors met on April 30, 2025, and approved the minutes from their April 16 regular session. The board signed abatement packet proofs and discussed ongoing abatement matters with the principal assessor. They also noted that a request for ABC forms from other churches was denied because those forms are not public records. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss abatements and other matters, and did not return to open session.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
• Signed abatement packet proofs
• Denied request for ABC forms from other churches (not public records)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss abatements and Appellate Tax Board matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes, sign abatement packet proofs and warrants for boat and auto excise taxes, and discuss new business including excise abatement policies, a public records request, and an assessor's report covering median sale prices, housing availability and costs, budget status, and state form deadlines. They will also consider executive session items including Form 3ABC applications, ATB case updates, and exemption applications.

• Sign Assessors Warrant to Collector for FY2025 first commitment boat excise
• Sign Assessors Warrant to Collector for 2025 second commitment auto excise
• Discussion of excise abatement policies and procedures
• Public records request re: 3ABC Forms from Paul Waple
• Executive session updates on ATB cases: His Providence Church, CVS, Country Gardens, Oakwood Senior Estates

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved the March 12 meeting minutes, signed vouchers and payroll, and decided to maintain the existing vehicle abatement process after reviewing a proposed alternative. The board also discussed property assessments, sale data, and legal fees before entering executive session.

• Approved March 12, 2025 regular session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and payroll
• Decided to keep current vehicle abatement process (motion by Cabral, second by Travis)
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements and chapter land (unanimous)

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. The agenda included items such as reviewing abatement packet proofs, approving warrants for boat and auto excise taxes, discussing excise abatement policies, and addressing a public records request. The board also planned to discuss median sale prices, housing costs, budget status, and several property-related updates.

• Sign: Abatement packet proofs
• Assessors Warrant to Collector: Boat excise, FY2025 first commitment
• Assessors Warrant to Collector: Auto excise, 2025 second commitment
• New Business: Excise abatements - policies & procedures
• New Business: Public records request re: 3ABC Forms, Paul Waple

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on abatement applications, discuss tax exemptions and Chapter Land matters, and review appellate tax board issues. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call, minutes review, and vouchers, with an executive session to discuss sensitive legal matters.

• Vote on abatement applications by case number
• Discuss tax exemptions and Chapter Land per submitted list
• Review appellate tax board matters per submitted list
• Executive session to discuss legal matters with Attorney Matt Thomas
• Review future meeting schedule

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 regular session and signed all vouchers and payroll documents. No new business or communications were discussed. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss abatements and Appellate Tax Board matters, and did not return to regular session.

• Approved February 25, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and payroll documents
• Voted to enter executive session for abatements and chapter land (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will review and vote on abatement applications for 20+ properties, including commercial and residential parcels on GAR Highway, Swansea Mall Drive, and Seaview Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, signing vouchers, and a possible executive session.

• Vote on abatement applications for 20+ properties, including 0 Idlewoods Drive, 2340 GAR Highway (CVS), 58 & 86 Swansea Mall Drive, and 207 Swansea Mall Drive (Gator Swansea Property)
• Review of meeting minutes from February 12, 2025
• Signing of vouchers and payroll
• Assessor's report under new business
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 regular session and signed all appropriate vouchers and payroll documents. No new business was discussed. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss abatements and legal matters.

• Approved February 12, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Signed all vouchers and payroll documents
• Moved to executive session to discuss abatements and chapter land (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the status of 48 abatement applications received and discuss the Isabellenhuetten PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. They will also approve meeting minutes, sign vouchers, and receive a staff update. The board will then enter executive session to discuss specific abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, including CVS at 2340 GAR Highway.

• 48 abatement applications received, status review
• Isabellenhuetten PILOT agreement discussion
• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Chapter Land per G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(7)
• Executive session to review Appellate Tax Board matter: CVS, 2340 GAR Highway
• 10 abatement applications listed for executive session, all for solar panels by Everbright, LLC

The Board of Assessors approved the regular and executive session minutes from January 29, 2025, and signed all vouchers and payroll documents. They noted receipt of 48 abatement applications and discussed adjusting a PILOT agreement for Isabelle Hutten USA. The board also set the next meeting for February 25, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss abatements and land matters.

• Approved regular session minutes of January 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved and released executive session minutes of January 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and payroll documents
• Set next meeting for February 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements and chapter land (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the regular and executive session minutes from January 29, 2025. Members signed payroll and vouchers and entered an executive session to discuss abatements, chapter land, and Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Approved January 29, 2025 regular session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and released January 29, 2025 executive session minutes
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and payroll documents
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements, chapter land, and Appellate Tax Board matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on 16 abatement applications for properties including residential addresses and vacant land. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, voucher payments, and an assessor's report. Executive session is planned to discuss the abatements unless applicants request an open session.

• 16 abatement applications to be considered, including properties at 32 Wellesley Drive, 25 Columbus Court, 15 Ronald Drive, 59 Magnolia Drive, 20 Seaview Avenue, 0 Johemi Trail, 42 Mandy's Place, 30 Hampden Lane, 1460 Gardners Neck Road, 718 GAR Highway, 0 GAR Highway, 18 Harbor Road, 200 Winslow Way, 1 Deep Meadow Road, 3 Earl Lane, and 1456 Gardners Neck Road
• Vote on abatement applications by case number after executive session
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 15, 2025
• Signing of vouchers and payroll

The Board of Assessors approved the January 15 regular and executive session minutes, signed vouchers and payroll, and discussed two ATB decisions (18 Idle Woods and 361 Ocean Grove Avenue). The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to review abatements and ATB matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 15 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 15 executive session minutes, not to be released (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers, payroll, and documents (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session for abatements and ATB matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board approved the regular and executive session minutes from January 15, 2025. The Board signed payroll and vouchers and received reports on two property value reductions from the ATB. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session meeting minutes of January 15, 2025, but not to release (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers, payroll, and documents
• Entered executive session at 5:53 P.M. to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on several tax-related matters, including roll-back tax applications for specific properties and FY2026 chapter land applications. They will also discuss and vote on the budget, review abatement applications, and consider appointing a part-time senior clerk. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and appellate tax board matters.

• Vote on roll-back tax for Marsden Map 31 lots 6,7,8,11
• Vote on roll-back tax for Noons Map 20 lot 39 and portions of 39-5
• Review and vote on FY2026 chapter land applications
• Discuss and vote on budget approval
• Appoint Lynn Monte as part-time senior clerk

The Swansea Board of Assessors unanimously approved the FY2026 budget, the Water District budget, Chapter land applications #1-42, and roll-back taxes for Marsden and Noons properties. The board also appointed Lynn Monte as part-time senior clerk and voted to enter executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Approved FY2026 Budget with amendments including $250 salary increases for each board member and a $10,000 ATB funds account (unanimous)
• Approved Water District Budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land Applications #1-42 (unanimous)
• Approved roll-back tax on Marsden land Map 31 lots 6, 7, 8 & 11 (unanimous)
• Approved roll-back tax on Noons land Map 20 lot 39, 39-3 and a portion of 39-5 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lynn Monte as part-time senior clerk (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of November 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the FY 2026 budget with salary increases and the Water District budget. The board also appointed a part-time senior clerk and approved several land-related tax applications.

• Appointed Lynn Monte as part-time senior clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter land applications #1-42 (unanimous)
• Approved roll-back tax on Marsden Map 31 lots 6, 7, 8 & 11 (unanimous)
• Approved roll-back tax on Noons Map 20 lot 39, 39-3 and portion of 39-5 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Budget with $250 salary increase per member and $10,000 ATB funds account (unanimous)
• Approved Water District budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)