Bridgewater Town, MA

Town Council - Rules & Procedures Committee

The Bridgewater Town Council's Rules & Procedures Committee meets virtually on October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes, two public comment periods, and two referred items: a financial feasibility study on withdrawing Pre-K through Grade 8 from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, and an ordinance titled the Community Against "Flock" Encroachment (CAFE) Act of 2026. No decisions beyond minutes approval are listed; the referred items are for committee consideration.

• Order O-FY27-014: financial feasibility study on withdrawing Pre-K through Grade 8 from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
• Ordinance D-FY27-002: Community Against "Flock" Encroachment (CAFE) Act of 2026
• Approval of August 26, 2026 Rules & Procedures meeting minutes
• Two public comment periods scheduled
• Meeting held fully remotely via Zoom; no in-person attendance permitted

Parks and Recreation

The Bridgewater Parks & Recreation Committee meets on October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Room 201a of the Academy Building, 66 Central Square. The agenda includes approval of the September 14 meeting minutes, public comment, and continued discussion of several projects under old business. No new business items are listed, and the agenda does not state any decisions, dollar amounts, or votes.

• Williams School Inclusive Playground
• Middle School Multi-Use Field
• CPC Funds for New Track at Football Field
• Little League Summer Camp
• 2027 Summer Recreation Programming

Town Council

The Bridgewater Town Council meets October 6, 2026 to hold public hearings on a National Grid pole petition at 200 Forest Street, an administrative code amendment, and a proposed water impact study ordinance. It will also consider a slate of financial orders, including several FY27 budget supplemental appropriations and a contractual buyout, plus an order to establish an Override Exploration Committee. Other items include a 2026 State Election warrant for November 3, 2026, a liquor license DBA change for Campus Beer Wine & Spirits, and two donation acceptances.

• Public hearing on Petition P-2027-007: National Grid joint or identical pole location at 200 Forest Street
• Public hearing on Proposed General Ordinance D-FY27-005: Chapter 220, Article V Water Impact Studies and Town Council Notification
• Order O-FY27-025: Establishing an Override Exploration Committee (not referred to committee; 14 days elapsed)
• FY27 budget supplemental appropriations for Town Staff, Town Clerk, Library, and Legal (O-FY27-021 through O-FY27-024)
• Petition P-2027-008: DBA change for Kotak LLC d/b/a Campus Beer Wine & Spirits, 233 Broad Street (inside Roche Bros.)

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The Town Council's Community and Economic Development Committee meets jointly with the Planning Board on October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 66 Central Square (Academy Building, Council Chambers/2nd Floor) and via Zoom. The agenda lists a public hearing on two zoning items: amendments to Central Business District regulations (D-FY26-014) and a proposed amendment on high intensity data centers (D-FY26-016). The only other listed items are the call to order and adjournment. The agenda does not state what the amendments would change or any vote or recommendation.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-014: amendments to Central Business District regulations
• Public hearing on Ordinance D-FY26-016: proposed zoning amendment on high intensity data centers
• Joint meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee with the Planning Board
• Meeting held at 66 Central Square, Academy Building, Council Chambers/2nd Floor, and via Zoom

Planning Board

The Bridgewater Planning Board meets Wednesday October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM in a hybrid session at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square, Council Chambers. It opens with a joint meeting with the Community and Economic Development Committee on two proposed ordinances: amendments to Central Business District Regulations (D-FY26-014) and a zoning amendment on High Intensity Data Centers (D-FY26-016). The Board then takes up subdivision and modification cases, including an ANR at 10 and 25 Hampden Avenue, a continued modification request from HGI at 6 Lakeshore Center, and a continued minor modification at 680 Bedford St. It also considers bond releases for McDonalds Landscaping and Bridgewater Preserve Subdivision.

• Joint meeting on Ordinance D-FY26-014: Amendments to Central Business District Regulations
• Joint meeting on Ordinance D-FY26-016: Zoning Ordinance Amendment – High Intensity Data Centers
• ANR request at 10 and 25 Hampden Avenue (Map 75, Lots 93&97)
• HGI, 6 Lakeshore Center (Lot 7 Lakeshore Center) – vote on whether modification is minor or major, continued from September 16, 2026
• 680 Bedford St – minor drainage outlet change, continued from September 2, 2026; and bond release votes for McDonalds Landscaping and Bridgewater Preserve Subdivision

Charter Review Committee

The Bridgewater Charter Review Committee is holding a community conversation titled "Your Voice, Our Charter" at 6:30 PM on October 7, 2026, at the New Fire Station, 1185 Pleasant Street. The agenda notes that a quorum of the Charter Review Committee and the Town Council may attend the forum. The supplied agenda lists no specific votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Community forum on the town charter: "Your Voice, Our Charter"
• Location: New Fire Station, 1185 Pleasant Street
• Date and time: October 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
• A quorum of the Charter Review Committee and the Town Council may be in attendance

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Town Council - Public Safety Committee

The Bridgewater Town Council's Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance that would establish a new chapter on municipal surveillance technology. The committee will also approve minutes and take public comment. No final decision is made at this committee meeting; it is a discussion and referral step.

• Proposed General Ordinance D-FY27-003: Establishing a new chapter on 'Municipal Surveillance Technology'

Veterans Council

The Bridgewater Veterans' Council meets October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 2125, 40 Orange St. The agenda includes a report on the final draft of standard operating procedures, a finance update, and a report on forming a non-profit. Members will also discuss a monument update, the Traveling Vietnam Memorial, the Oak Street Bridge, a challenge coin, and future sponsored events and holidays.

• SOP Subcommittee report on final draft, chaired by Lisa Curley
• Finance update presented by Greg Martin
• Formation of Non-Profit report by Sean Murphy and Lisa Curley
• Monument update from Helen Casiani and Lisa Curley
• Discussion of Oak Street Bridge and a challenge coin

Board of Health

The Bridgewater Board of Health meets on September 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM via Zoom. The board will discuss and vote on adopting the Massachusetts Health Officer Association (MHOA) as its tobacco agent, and on adopting Halifax Public Health Excellence Group (HPHEG) nursing services. It will also consider authorizing the board chair to onboard HPHEG Regional Public Health Nurse Kathy Evans as a MAVEN user for secondary public health nursing coverage. The agenda also includes a Health Department update and old business.

• Vote to adopt Massachusetts Health Officer Association (MHOA) as tobacco agent
• Vote to adopt Halifax Public Health Excellence Group (HPHEG) nursing services
• Request to authorize Board of Health Chair to onboard HPHEG Regional Public Health Nurse Kathy Evans as a MAVEN user for secondary public health nursing coverage
• Health Department Update
• Old Business

Charter Review Committee

The Bridgewater Charter Review Committee meets on September 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 201A of the Academy Building, 66 Central Square, and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the August 26 and September 16, 2026 meeting minutes, two public comment periods, and discussion items on a community forum, committee communication protocols, a citizens survey, and a key stakeholder survey. The committee will also discuss next steps before adjourning. No decisions on charter amendments or other substantive actions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a community forum
• Discussion of committee communication protocols
• Discussion of a citizens survey and a key stakeholder survey

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This is the September 30, 2026 meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC), held in Brockton, MA. Members will vote on June 2026 minutes and financials, review July-August 2026 financials and bank accounts, and hear an update on other post-employment benefits (OPEB). The council will also appoint someone to an OPEB Trust vacancy, discuss the South Shore Elder Services transition to OCPC, receive staff reports, and consider whether to move council meetings to 5pm. An update on the Executive Director search is also listed.

• Vote on June 2026 meeting minutes and June 2026 financials (consent agenda)
• Finance-Audit Committee report: July-August 2026 financials and bank accounts (action items)
• OPEB update and council appointment to an OPEB Trust vacancy
• South Shore Elder Services transition to OCPC update
• Staff presentations on Healthy Aging Healthy Homes, Septic Community Program Transition, PRISM Community Outreach, staff retreat, and ADA texting line

Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee

The Bridgewater Town Council's Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to review several referred financial orders, including acceptance of donations, a contractual buyout, transfers for prior year bills, and multiple supplemental appropriations for town departments. The committee will also discuss the Town Manager's budget objectives. Public comment is scheduled twice during the meeting.

• Order O-FY27-017: Acceptance of donation from Dennis Chalmers, Mass Window and Door
• Order O-FY27-018: Acceptance of donation from Greater Bridgewater Women of Today
• Order O-FY27-019: Contractual buyout
• Order O-FY27-021 through O-FY27-024: FY27 budget supplemental appropriations for Town Staff, Town Clerk, Library, and Legal
• Ordinance D-FY27-004: Save Volunteer Services Program (Work-Off) rules of eligibility and administrative policies

General

This is an agenda for a Bridgewater Town meeting on September 29, 2026, chaired by Treasurer Christine Joy. Members are set to vote on June 2026 meeting minutes and financials, review July-August 2026 financials and fiscal reserves, and take up an action item on moving funds into a higher-yielding bank account. They will also hear updates on the OPEB trust, an audit, fiscal policies, the South Shore Elder Services transition to OCPC, and state retirement legislation. No dollar amounts or specific policy changes are stated in the agenda.

• Vote on June 2026 meeting minutes and June 2026 financials (consent agenda)
• July-August 2026 financials and Fiscal Reserves Update presented by Brenda Robinson
• Action item: moving funds into a higher-yielding bank account
• OPEB Trust Update and Audit Update
• Updates on South Shore Elder Services transition to OCPC and state retirement legislation

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The Bridgewater Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports, and addressing vacancies. The board will also consider new business items such as snow removal service bids, a cast iron waste pipe replacement project, and a new vehicle purchase. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of snow removal services bids
• Discussion of cast iron waste pipe replacement project #042145
• Consideration of new vehicle purchase
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting
• Accountant's report including bill schedule and operating statements

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet virtually via Zoom to conduct business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from August 25th, 2026, and a presentation regarding High Pond Estate scheduled for October 7th, 2026.

• Approval of August 25th, 2026 meeting minutes
• High Pond Estate Presentation (October 7th, 2026)
• Triad Sponsored John R. Buckley

Conservation Commission

The Bridgewater Conservation Commission will meet to conduct public hearings on four Notices of Intent for projects at 550 Curve St, 295 Main St, 1300 Vernon St, and 1010 Elm St. The agenda also includes certificates of compliance, an enforcement discussion, and wetland bylaw updates.

• Notice of Intent – 550 Curve St (Map 78 Lot 20), applicant Kevin Bumpus/Silva Engineering, DEP File #SE116-1580
• Notice of Intent – 295 Main St (10 Heritage Circle) (Map 20 Lot 35), applicant Taunton Housing Authority/Tighe & Bond Inc., DEP File #SE116-1586
• Notice of Intent – 1300 Vernon St (Map 124 Lot 6 & 12), applicant Manuel Buginga Jr./Megan Kravetz, Esq., DEP File #SE116-1531
• Notice of Intent – 1010 Elm St (Map 30 Lot 20), applicant C Naughton Group/PMP Consulting, DEP File #SE116-1562
• Certificate of Compliance – 1985 Old Plymouth St (Map 27 Lot 15), applicant James Welsh/Silva Engineering, DEP File #SE116-1377

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The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee's Long Range Planning Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals and to approve minutes from a July 29, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review and discussion of 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2026 meeting

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Community Preservation Committee

The Bridgewater Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review financial reports and approve minutes. They will receive updates on numerous ongoing, completed, and pending projects funded by the Community Preservation Act, and will discuss new business including a School Street Fire Station assessment and an eligibility form for Old State Farm Trails.

• Review of financial reports as of August 31, 2026
• Project updates: Hanson Farm, Stiles and Hart Improvements, Hemlock Drive Windows Replacement, Town House Interior Historical Architect Assessment, Multi-functional Fields (Phase 1 - Engineering), Cemetery Assessment, Parthenon Frieze, Fire Department Restoration of Ousamequin Hand Pumper
• Completed projects: Broad Street Properties (closed), Summer Street (Mobil Station) pending CR filing, First Parish Unitarian Church Windows pending final report
• Pending projects: Library Improvements (application submitted), Adaptive Play Area at Legion Field (pending application)
• New business: School Street Fire Station assessment, Old State Farm Trails eligibility form

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a presentation on STEM and financial literacy, and receive an update on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). A voting exercise will be held to add projects to the CEDS Priority Project List. The meeting also includes member updates and public comment.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 and June 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation on STEM & Financial Literacy with Empower Yourself President Cedric Turner and Reel Sync Music's Malik Williams
• CEDS project update and voting exercise to add projects to Priority Project List
• Public comment period

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The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, educational reports, and administrative updates. Key items include a Special Education report, a superintendent's report on opening of schools, class size, and transportation, and a budget subcommittee report covering FY26 timesheet payments, payroll and vendor carryovers, and state function line transfers. The committee will also discuss policies on law enforcement interaction and public participation, and consider new business including general ledger warrants.

• Approval of minutes dated August 26, 2026
• Acceptance of 2026-2027 DESE Grants
• Authorization to pay FY26 Timesheet
• FY26 Payroll & Vendor Carryovers
• Policy discussion: ACL - Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers (PROTECT Act)

Tree Committee

The Bridgewater Town Tree Committee is meeting to discuss and implement a new webpage design. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single topic.

• Discussion and implementation of webpage design

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District

The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee's Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review the FY27 budget, including carryovers, transfers, athletic fees, and grants, and to begin discussing FY28 budget preparation. The agenda is largely procedural and focused on budget planning, with no major policy decisions listed.

• FY27 budget update: payroll and vendor purchase order carryovers, state function line transfers
• Update on athletic fees
• BASE Program review
• Review and acceptance of grants
• FY28 budget preparation discussion: timeline, transportation, meetings with towns

Planning Board

The Bridgewater Planning Board is meeting to continue several previously opened matters, including a definitive subdivision proposal, a minor modification request, and a site plan review for a commercial building. The board will also hear public comment and consider minutes from a prior meeting.

• Definitive subdivision: 593 Plymouth St – 'Revelution Road' – 6 buildable lots, 2 drainage lots on 5.9 acres (continued from Aug 5)
• Minor modification: 680 Bedford St – approved Nov 20, 2024 (continued from Sep 2)
• Site plan review: 1010 Elm St – 27,000 sq ft commercial building with parking (continued from Aug 19)
• ANR endorsement: 0 Lakeshore (Map 83 Lot 85)

Tree Committee

The Bridgewater Tree Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss ongoing and new business. Old business includes common tree plantings, cleaning and pruning of Broad St. trees, a possible Adopt a Tree program, a tree seedling giveaway, a grant proposal for next year, fall tree planting, a proposal to increase committee size, and a website subcommittee. New business includes discussion of a Universal Declaration of the rights of trees.

• Cleaning and pruning of Broad St. trees
• Possible Adopt a Tree program
• Grant proposal for next year
• Tree planting for fall
• Proposal to increase committee size

Planning Board

The Bridgewater Planning Board will consider laying out and accepting Whispering Wood as a public way. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision proposals, minor modifications, and a commercial site plan review.

• Laying out and accepting Whispering Wood as a public way (Order O-FY27-015)
• ANR for 0 Lakeshore (Map 83 Lot 85)
• Proposed subdivision of 593 Plymouth St into six buildable lots and two drainage lots
• Minor modification request for 680 Bedford St
• Public hearing for a 27,000 sq. ft. commercial building at 1010 Elm St

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding a community forum, a citizen survey, and a key stakeholder survey. The committee will also address the CRC email and review minutes from the August 12, 2026, meeting.

• Update on Community Forum
• Update on Citizen Survey
• Update on Key Stakeholder Survey
• Review of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Bridgewater Citizen's Advisory Committee is meeting to hear new business from liaisons representing the Housing Authority, Water Advisory Board, Board of Health, Water Advisory Committee, and Cultural Council. The agenda lists seven speakers but provides no details on what they will discuss. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Sue Lanzinkos - Housing Authority
• Shannon Blomgren - Water Advisory Board
• Yusef Galloway and Courtney Bannerman - Board of Health
• Christine Smith and Cody Buckman - Water Advisory Committee
• Leslie Soccorso - Cultural Council

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The Bridgewater Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review reports, discuss old business including Town Code amendments and the Library Director's evaluation, and consider new business regarding Christmas on the Common. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Town Code amendments update
• Library Director evaluation
• Christmas on the Common discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss water infrastructure, town revenue growth, and upcoming budget timelines. The meeting includes several orders for supplemental budget appropriations for Town Staff, Town Clerk, Library, and Legal departments.

• Acceptance of donations from Dennis Chalmers (Mass Window and Door) and Greater Bridgewater Women of Today
• Budget Supplemental Appropriations for Town Staff, Town Clerk, Library, and Legal
• Ordinance D-FY27-004 regarding Save Volunteer Services Program rules
• Review of Town of Bridgewater and Bridgewater-Raynham budget timelines
• Discussion on Water Infrastructure and Town Funding/Revenue Growth

Town Council

The Bridgewater Town Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on the charter review and water supply, and discuss a possible memorial on the Common. They will also consider an order to adopt the Town Manager's goals for FY27. The agenda includes two executive sessions, one to consider purchasing real property for municipal water supply and another for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Order O-FY27-026: Town Manager Goals
• Discussion of a possible Memorial on the Common
• Executive session to consider purchase of real property for municipal water supply
• Charter Review Update from Chair Scott Pitta
• Water Update from Town Manager

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The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee's Long Range Planning Subcommittee will meet to review the draft 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals and approve minutes from a July 29, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Draft 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals
• Approval of Minutes of July 29, 2026

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Parks and Recreation

The committee will review several ongoing projects, including the Williams School Inclusive Playground and Middle School Multi-Use Field. Discussions will also cover 2027 summer programming and CPC funding eligibility for infrastructure.

• Williams School Inclusive Playground update
• Middle School Multi-Use Field update
• Olde Scotland Links — Jack Buckley School of Golf discussion
• CPC Funds for new Track at Football Field
• 2027 Summer Recreation Programming

Board of Health

The Bridgewater Board of Health will meet on September 14, 2026, to discuss and vote on nominees for its representative and alternate to the Halifax Public Excellence Group Regional Advisory Board. Options include one or two board members or one member plus Health Department Administrator Michelle Gamble as alternate.

• Vote on Board of Health representative and alternate to Halifax Public Excellence Group Regional Advisory Board
• Nomination options: 1-2 board members as Chair and alternate, or 1 member + Michelle Gamble as alternate