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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Bristol County

49°F (9°C)

Light rain likely · L 42°

Less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Lower than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Finance

Commissioners ratify payroll and accounts-payable warrants totaling over $600,000

The board reviewed and approved payroll warrants #27023 ($245,282.05) and #27021 ($247,136.48) and AP warrants #27020 ($96,617.50) and #27022 ($11,982.50) during its Sept. 1 meeting.

Bristol County — Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners approve $481,839.67 payment to MIIA for September health coverage

Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners approve $90,053.47 payment application and authorize AIA contract for New Bedford Superior Court restoration

Sep 1, 2026

Bristol County Agricultural High School submits multiple personnel notices to commissioners

Sep 1, 2026

Bristol County commissioners approve personnel notices, warrants and court restoration payments

Sep 1, 2026

Grants

Commissioners endorse Sheriff's Department Edward Byrne grant submission covering four cities

Sep 1, 2026

Personnel

Bristol County Commissioners accept personnel notices from Bristol County Agricultural High School

Aug 18, 2026

Facilities

Commissioners waive fee for Eagle COH use of Taunton Superior Courthouse and approve Children's Museum invoices

Aug 18, 2026

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What stands out in Bristol County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Bristol County with communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Bristol County was less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts on adults who smoke cigarettes.

0th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Sep 1MinutesAll listed motions approved by 3-0 recorded votes.Aug 18MinutesApprovals passed unanimously.Aug 6MinutesApprove $482,963.64 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust.Jul 21MinutesAdvisory Board meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

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County awards $105,500 window restoration contract for New Bedford Superior Courthouse

Aug 18, 2026

Commissioners approve textbook surplus, authorize repair invoice payment and enter executive session on employment and potential litigation

Aug 18, 2026

Commissioners approve FY26–27 snow removal proposals for county facilities

Aug 18, 2026

Bristol County Commissioners approve warrants and direct Treasurer on payroll processing

Aug 18, 2026