{
 "city": "Swansea",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-swanseama.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/BOA8.6.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to interview and vote on Deputy Assessor, review abatements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%207.9.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Swansea Board of Assessors to review tax abatements and revaluation updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%206.11.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%206.11.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to vote on town purchase of 2 Millers Lane right of first refusal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%205.7.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%205.7.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Swansea Board of Assessors to review revaluation updates and property abatements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%204.30.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa4.30.26min.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Swansea Board of Assessors to review property abatement requests and revaluation update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa4.16.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%204.16.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to sign warrants for excise and county tax payments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%204.2.26%202nd%20amended.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%204.2.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to review 12 property valuations and possible abatements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%203.19.26%202nd%20amended.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boamin3.19.26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to vote on hiring David Peachey, approve exemption and excise abatements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/BOA%203.12.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%203.12.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to vote on NextGrid solar pilot agreement recommendation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/BOA%203.5.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%203.5.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to vote on solar pilot agreement for NextGrid at Swansea Mall",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa2.19.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%202.19.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to discuss NextGrid solar pilot agreement and review multiple abatement applications",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa2.5.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%202.5.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.29.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.29.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to discuss and vote on revaluation bids and replacing deputy assessor",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.29.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.29.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Regular Meeting- NO QUORUM",
   "headline": "Assessors meet but lack quorum; no votes possible",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.22.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Regular Meeting- NO QUORUM",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.22.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "Joint Meeting-BOS",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to vote on filling a vacancy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa1.15.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.15.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "Joint Meeting-BOS",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa1.15.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseama.gov/boa%201.15.26%20mins.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.swanseama.gov/government/board_of_assessors/agendas___minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}