Swansea public meetings in 2022

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business and discuss the Principal Assessor position, Chapter Land applications, and abatements, exemptions, and deferrals. The board will also review Appellate Tax Board matters in executive session. The agenda is largely procedural with some personnel and property-value discussions.

• Discuss Principal Assessor position
• Chapter Land Applications
• Discuss Abatements, Exemptions & Deferrals
• Review Appellate Tax Board matters
• Executive session on real estate value and litigation strategy

The Board of Assessors approved several Chapter Land applications and one request for information from the Warren Group. One Chapter Land application was denied. The Board also discussed the Principal Assessors position and scheduled an interview with a qualified candidate.

• Approved November 9, 2022 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for Barry Ferreira, 307 Dillon Lane (unanimous)
• Approved 61a application for Palmer River Golf, 299 Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for Andrea and Diane Rousseau Trustees, 55 Old Fall River Road (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for John and Joann Perry, 687 Purchase Street (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for Barbara Ferry, 1548 Sharps Lot Road (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for Raymond Guay, 2 Paradise Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter Land application for Par Four LLC/Joseph Ruggiero, 142 and 0 Old Providence Road (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss the fiscal 2023 tax rates and tax bill timeline, as well as the Principal Assessor position. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, vouchers, and public input. An executive session is planned to discuss real estate values and litigation strategy.

• Update on fiscal 2023 tax rates and tax bill timeline
• Discuss the Principal Assessor position
• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and deferrals
• Review Appellate Tax Board matters

The Board of Assessors approved new value offers to settle ATB cases for two residents. The Board also released executive session minutes from May and June 2022 and signed appropriate vouchers.

• Released executive session minutes of May 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Released executive session minutes of June 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Approved new value offer to settle ATB case for George Brotherton of 81 Tanglewood Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved new value offer to settle ATB case for Paul Hargreaves of 47 Barneyville Rd. (unanimous)
• Deferred meeting minutes of November 9, 2022

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors will meet to discuss statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, update on interim adjustments and tax rate timeline, and review abatements and litigation in executive session. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and voucher signing.

• Discuss options for Statutory Exemptions for Fiscal 2024
• Update on signature stamps for the Board of Assessors
• Update on Interim Adjustments, tax rate timeline, and Tax Classification Hearing
• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, deferrals, and Appellate Tax Board matters
• Next proposed meeting date: November 16, 2022

The Board approved the FY2023 Levy Limit and signed the Sales Analysis, Interim Adjustment, LA4, and LA13 reports for submission. The Board also decided against purchasing signature stamps. Principal Assessor Sheila Scaduto announced her resignation effective November 22, 2022.

• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Levy Limit
• Approved and signed Sales Analysis, Interim Adjustment, LA4, and LA13 reports
• Decided not to purchase signature stamps

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss property tax administration, including interim adjustments, the tax rate timeline, and the Tax Classification Hearing. They will also consider statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, staffing needs, and administrative matters like signing documents in the Department of Local Services Gateway and ordering signature stamps. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss real estate values and litigation strategy.

• Update on interim adjustments, tax rate timeline, and Tax Classification Hearing
• Discuss options for Statutory Exemptions for Fiscal 2024
• Discuss staffing needs of the office
• Discuss signing and submitting documents in Department of Local Services Gateway
• Executive session: discuss abatements, exemptions, deferrals, and Appellate Tax Board matters

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. The agenda that would have been discussed included updates on interim adjustments and the tax rate timeline, options for statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, staffing needs, and an executive session on real estate values and litigation.

• Meeting cancelled
• Update on interim adjustments and tax rate timeline
• Options for statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024
• Executive session on real estate values and litigation

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and voucher signing. The main agenda includes an update on interim adjustments, a request from the Town Administrator about statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, and a discussion of office staffing needs. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real estate values and litigation strategy.

• Update on Interim Adjustments Timeline
• Request from Town Administrator for options on Statutory Exemptions for Fiscal 2024
• Discuss staffing needs of the office
• Executive session: abatements, exemptions, deferrals, and Appellate Tax Board matters

The Swansea Board of Assessors met on September 21, 2022, and signed all appropriate vouchers and documents. The meeting minutes from August 31, 2022, were deferred. The board discussed the timeline for interim adjustments and statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Deferred approval of August 31, 2022 meeting minutes

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. Items include approving minutes, signing vouchers and payroll, and reviewing the proposed meeting schedule. No old business is listed, and the board may enter executive session as permitted by state law.

• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Review proposed meeting schedule
• Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved regular and executive session minutes from June 29 and July 20, 2022, and signed all appropriate vouchers. The board discussed a request from the Town Administrator regarding statutory exemptions for Fiscal 2024, noting that any increase must apply across all exemptions. An Open Meeting Law complaint was received and addressed by amending the agenda to add specific details.

• Approved regular minutes of June 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of June 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved regular minutes of July 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of July 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Agenda amended to address Open Meeting Law complaint

Cancelled Meeting

This agenda is for a Board of Assessors meeting that was cancelled. The posted agenda lists routine items such as minutes approval, vouchers, and reports, plus an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and deferrals. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and deferrals (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7))
• Executive session to review ATB matters (G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)(3))

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes, signing vouchers, and hearing the Principal Assessor's report. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, deferrals, and Appellate Tax Board matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.

• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Principal Assessor's report
• Executive session on abatements, exemptions, and deferrals
• Review ATB matters

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved regular and executive session minutes from May 18 and June 8, 2022, and deferred June 29 minutes. They denied an abatement application for 18 Idlewoods Dr. and a financial hardship/property tax deferral for 123 Maple Avenue. The board also entered executive session to discuss abatements and ATB matters.

• Approved regular minutes of May 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of May 18, 2022, not released (unanimous)
• Approved regular minutes of June 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of June 8, 2022, not released (unanimous)
• Deferred minutes of June 29, 2022 to next meeting
• Denied abatement application for Life Estate of Aldina Sarmento, 18 Idlewoods Dr. (unanimous)
• Denied Financial Hardship Application and Property Tax Deferral for Kevin Nunes, 123 Maple Avenue (majority, one abstention)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business such as approving minutes and signing vouchers, and to discuss multi-family property designations with town administration and the building inspector. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, which are not open to the public.

• Discussion on multi-family designation with Town Administration and Building Inspector
• Executive session on abatements & exemptions per submitted list
• Executive session on ATB matters per submitted list
• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Review meeting schedule

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved a settlement for Gator Swansea Partners, LLP, granting a $500,000 abatement in value and waiving statutory interest for 207 Swansea Mall Drive. The board also discussed multi-family property designations, focusing on discrepancies between Assessor and Building Department records, and agreed to improve inter-departmental communication. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved withdrawal of 0 NS Milford Road abatement application
• Approved $500,000 abatement settlement for Gator Swansea Partners, LLP (unanimous)
• Waived statutory interest on Gator Swansea Partners abatement (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session for abatements and ATB matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting for routine administrative business, including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and an office update. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss property tax abatements and exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, as allowed by state law. No major public decisions or proposals are on the open agenda.

• Executive session to discuss abatements & exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7), G.L. c. 59, Section 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)(3))
• Meeting minutes approval
• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Review meeting schedule

The Swansea Board of Assessors met on June 8, 2022, and unanimously authorized the issuance of preliminary 3rd and 4th quarter tax bills for FY2023 if necessary. The board also signed vouchers and documents, deferred approval of May 18 minutes, and moved into executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved authorization to issue FY2023 preliminary 3rd/4th quarter tax bills if necessary (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Deferred approval of May 18, 2022 minutes
• Moved into executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters (unanimous)

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. The agenda was routine, covering minutes approval, vouchers, an office update, and possible executive session discussions on abatements and ATB matters.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included executive session on abatements and exemptions
• Agenda included executive session on ATB matters

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and reviewing office status. They will also review Chapter Land applications and discuss assessor education. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters, which are exempt from public discussion.

• Chapter Land applications review
• Assessor's education
• Executive session on abatements & exemptions
• Executive session on ATB matters
• Review meeting schedule

The Swansea Board of Assessors unanimously approved all Fiscal Year 2023 Chapter Land applications, signed vouchers, and amended and approved the May 4, 2022 regular and executive session minutes. The Board also approved abatement applications 49 and 59 PP, deemed denied applications 42, 53, and 54, and moved to executive session to discuss abatements and ATB matters.

• Approved all FY2023 Chapter Land applications (unanimous)
• Amended and approved May 4, 2022 regular minutes (unanimous)
• Amended and approved May 4, 2022 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved abatement applications 49 and 59 PP (unanimous)
• Deemed denied abatement applications 42, 53, and 54 (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Moved to executive session for abatements and ATB matters (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business such as approving minutes and signing vouchers, and to discuss old and new business. Notable items include a Chapter Land lien release for Map 12 Lot 4C, board reorganization, a proposed Verizon agreement, and payment designation authorization. The board will also enter executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Chapter Land lien release for Map 12 Lot 4C
• Board re-organization
• Proposed Verizon agreement
• Payment designation authorization
• Executive session on abatements and ATB matters

The Board approved the Verizon agreement extending through Fiscal 2027, released a Chapter Land lien for Linda Ferreira, and denied several commercial abatement applications. The Board deferred approval of the March 23, 2022 minutes and postponed a payment designation authorization. The Board also reorganized its officers and entered executive session to discuss abatements.

• Approved Verizon agreement with Commissioner of Revenue (unanimous)
• Released Chapter Land lien for Linda Ferreira, 0 ES Debrah Lane, Map 12 Lot 4C (unanimous)
• Denied commercial abatement applications 24, 44, 46, 50, 51, 52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Timothy Cabral as Chairman, Wayne Gray as Vice-Chairman, Patrick Travis as Clerk (majority votes)
• Deferred approval of March 23, 2022 minutes
• Postponed payment designation authorization for Sheila Scaduto

Cancelled Meeting

The agenda lists a meeting for the Board of Assessors scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 3:45 PM. However, the meeting title explicitly states that this meeting was cancelled. Consequently, no decisions were made regarding the listed items, such as the Verizon agreement or board re-organization.

• Meeting cancelled
• Proposed Verizon agreement (not acted upon)
• Board re-organization (not acted upon)
• Chapter Land lien release Map 12 Lot 4C (not acted upon)

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as minutes approval, voucher signing, and board reorganization, plus an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Chapter Land lien release Map 12 Lot 4C
• Board Reorganization
• Executive session on abatements & exemptions (G.L. c. 30A Sec 21(a)(7))
• Executive session on ATB matters (G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)(3))

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting for routine business including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and reviewing the meeting schedule. The board will also enter executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, which are legally exempt from public discussion. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7), G.L. c.59 Sec 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(3))
• Meeting minutes approval
• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Review meeting schedule

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Swansea Board of Assessors was cancelled. The agenda was routine, covering standard items like minutes approval, vouchers, old/new business, and an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Executive session planned to discuss abatements & exemptions per G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7) and G.L. c. 59, Section 60
• Executive session planned to review ATB matters per G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)(3)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve meeting minutes and sign vouchers or payroll. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Signing of vouchers and payroll
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions
• Executive session to review ATB matters

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting for routine business including minutes approval, vouchers, and old/new business. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, which are exempt from public discussion. The agenda is largely procedural with no major public decisions listed.

• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7), G.L. c.59 Sec 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(3))
• Meeting at School Administration Building, 1 Gardner's Neck Road

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved abatement applications 2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 16, 43, and 47, and denied applications 19 and 40, all unanimously. The Board also granted Principal Assessor Sheila Scaduto authority to approve extensions for late forms of lists and income expense forms. Minutes from February 23, 2022 (regular and executive) and March 2, 2022 (executive) were approved; regular minutes from March 2, 2022 were deferred. The Board voted to follow the state law on the $5 minimum motor vehicle excise tax and to keep the current plate transfer excise billing process.

• Approved abatement applications 2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 16, 43, and 47 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement applications 19 and 40 (unanimous)
• Granted Ms. Scaduto authority to approve extensions on forms of lists and income expense forms (unanimous)
• Approved regular and executive session minutes of February 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of March 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Deferred regular session minutes of March 2, 2022
• Board voted to follow the $5 minimum motor vehicle excise tax law
• Board voted to keep current excise tax billing process for plate transfers

Cancelled Meeting

The scheduled meeting for the Swansea Board of Assessors on March 9, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda originally included routine items such as minutes approval and payroll, as well as executive session discussions regarding abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting for routine business including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and discussing old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, which are not open to the public.

• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c. 30A Sec 21(a)(7) and G.L. c. 59, Sec 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c. 30A Sec 21(a)(3))
• Public discussion period
• Review meeting schedule

The Swansea Board of Assessors voted unanimously to request a $20,000 budget from the Water District for Fiscal Year 2023. They approved the regular minutes of February 16, 2022, deferred the February 23 minutes, and signed vouchers. In executive session, they granted an abatement to application #13 and denied application #21.

• Requested $20,000 from Water District for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved regular minutes of February 16, 2022 (majority, one abstain)
• Deferred regular minutes of February 23, 2022
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Granted abatement to application #13 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement application #21 (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and reviewing the meeting schedule. They will also discuss a Chapter Land lien release for Map 12 Lot 4C. The board will enter executive session to discuss tax abatements and exemptions, as well as Appellate Tax Board matters, citing legal reasons for confidentiality.

• Chapter Land lien release for Map 12 Lot 4C
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions per G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7) and G.L. c.59, Sec 60
• Executive session on ATB matters per G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(3)

The Board voted unanimously to add a new data collector position and change a part-time position to full-time in the FY2023 budget. The budget will be presented at the March A&F meeting. The Board also approved abatement applications #5 and #8 in executive session. Regular minutes from February 16 were deferred.

• Approved adding data collector position and full-time conversion to FY2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved abatement applications #5 and #8 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of regular minutes from February 16, 2022
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items like approving minutes and signing vouchers. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property tax abatements and exemptions, as well as Appellate Tax Board matters, citing legal reasons for closed discussion. No major public decisions or specific agenda items are listed beyond routine business.

• Executive session to discuss abatements & exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7), G.L. c. 59, Sec 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)(3))
• Meeting at School Administration Building, 1 Gardner's Neck Road, 5:15 PM

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved two extensions for forms of lists: a 60-day extension for Jaffe Family Orthopedics and an extension until June 1, 2022, for Swansea Ambulance Corp. The Board also approved the regular minutes of January 19, 2022, but deferred the executive session minutes. A lien release request for Linda Ferreira's vacant land was not approved, pending payment of admin fees and Registry of Deeds charges. The Board discussed the FY2023 budget, with the Principal Assessor proposing to increase a part-time position to full-time and add a data clerk, but members suggested adding the data collector first.

• Approved a 60-day extension for Jaffe Family Orthopedics forms of lists.
• Approved an extension for Swansea Ambulance Corp. forms of lists until June 1, 2022.
• Approved the regular minutes of January 19, 2022.
• Deferred the executive session minutes of January 19, 2022.
• Did not approve Linda Ferreira's lien release request, pending payment of admin fees and Registry of Deeds charges.
• Moved to executive session at 5:54 P.M. and did not return to regular session.

Executive Meeting

The Board of Assessors met on February 8, 2022, for an amended meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a public officer or employee.

• Executive session regarding the discipline, dismissal, or complaints involving a public officer, employee, or staff member

Cancelled Meeting

The Swansea Board of Assessors meeting scheduled for January 31, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda listed a single item under executive session, which was also cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Executive session item regarding Principal Assessor Sheila Scaduto cancelled

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting for routine business including approving minutes, signing vouchers, and reviewing the meeting schedule. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property tax abatements and exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, as allowed by state law.

• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per submitted list
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list
• Sign vouchers and payroll
• Review meeting schedule

The Board of Assessors approved prior meeting minutes and signed vouchers. It entered executive session to discuss an individual's reputation or discipline, then returned to regular session. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board noted overdue cyclical inspections and discussed budget matters.

• Approved October 14, 2021 regular minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2022 regular minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2022 executive session minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Moved into executive session at 5:25 PM (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session at 5:36 PM

Board Of Assessors

The Swansea Board of Assessors is meeting for a routine agenda including minutes approval, voucher signing, and old/new business. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, which are exempt from public discussion. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss abatements & exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(7), G.L. c.59 Sec 60)
• Executive session to review ATB matters per submitted list (G.L. c.30A Sec 21(a)(3))
• Sign vouchers/payroll
• Review meeting schedule
• Public discussion period

The Swansea Board of Assessors approved several sets of minutes, deferred the October 14 regular minutes for a typo correction, and discussed a Notice of Intent for change of use on two lots. They also noted that 2,500 parcels remain for cyclical inspections, which may require budget review. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved September 22, 2021 regular minutes as amended
• Deferred October 14, 2021 regular minutes for typo correction
• Approved October 14, 2021 executive session minutes as presented
• Approved November 17, 2021 regular minutes as presented
• Signed all appropriate vouchers and documents
• Moved to executive session for abatements and exemptions