Bridgewater Town, MA

Charter Review Committee

This is a community conversation forum, not a decision-making meeting. The Charter Review Committee and possibly Town Council members will attend to hear public input on the town charter. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Community forum on charter review at Bridgewater Public Library, Flora T. Little Meeting Room, 15 South Street

Disability Commission

The Bridgewater Disability Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including upcoming presentations on High Pond Estate and seasonal storm preparation, plus an update on Bridgewater sidewalks. The next meeting is scheduled for September 29th at 2:00 PM.

• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• High Pond Estate presentation scheduled for October 7th at 6:00 PM
• Seasonal storm preparation presentation on September 29th at 2:00 PM
• Bridgewater sidewalks update discussion
• Next meeting date set for September 29th at 2:00 PM

Town Council

This is a special Town Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including approval of prior minutes and an executive session. The only substantive item listed is a closed-door discussion about an individual's reputation or employment matters, as permitted by state law.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)1 to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline/dismissal

Charter Review Committee

Town Council - Rules & Procedures Committee

The Bridgewater Town Council's Rules and Procedures Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss several proposed ordinances, including a new chapter on municipal surveillance technology, rules for the volunteer services (work-off) program, and water impact studies. The committee will also revisit older proposals on water supply capacity and appointive bodies. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Proposed General Ordinance D-FY27-003: Establishing 'Municipal Surveillance Technology' chapter
• Ordinance D-FY27-004: Save Volunteer Services Program (Work-Off) Rules of Eligibility
• Proposed General Ordinance D-FY27-005: Water Impact Studies and Town Council Notification
• Proposed Ordinance D-FY26-013: Water Supply Capacity and Development Review
• Proposed Ordinance D-FY26-017: Amend Administrative Code on Multiple Members Appointive Bodies

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Planning Board

Town Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is holding a public forum to gather community input on the town charter. A quorum of the committee and the Town Council may be present.

• Community conversation forum on the town charter

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Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

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Cultural Council

The Bridgewater Cultural Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of Cultural Council guidelines under New Business. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, old business, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Cultural Council Guidelines

Planning Board

The Bridgewater Planning Board is meeting to continue several pending applications, including a proposed six-lot subdivision at 593 Plymouth St and a site plan review for a 27,000 sq ft commercial building at 1010 Elm St. Both applicants have requested continuances to September 16, 2026. The board will also consider minor modifications for two Bedford St properties and make recommendations on accepting two private ways as public streets.

• 593 Plymouth St – Revelution Road subdivision, 6 buildable lots + 2 drainage lots on 5.9 acres, continued to Sept 16
• 1010 Elm St – 27,000 sq ft commercial building site plan review, continued to Sept 16
• 683 Bedford St – change of use from chiropractor to landscapers' yard in mixed-use building
• 680 Bedford St and 292 Bedford St – minor modification requests
• Street acceptance recommendations for Old North Estates and Oak Meadow private ways

Finance Committee

The Bridgewater Town Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Budget & Finance committee to discuss the town's pension plan. Representatives from the Plymouth County Commission and Treasurer's office will be present for the discussion. The meeting includes public comment periods and will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion on Bridgewater's Pension Plan with Sandra Wright (Plymouth County Commission Chair) and Thomas O'Brien (Plymouth County Treasurer)
• Joint meeting with Finance Committee and Budget & Finance
• Public comment periods at start and end of meeting

Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee

The Bridgewater Town Council's Budget & Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss the town's pension plan. Representatives from the Plymouth County Commission and Treasurer's office will be present for the discussion. The agenda includes public comment periods and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion on Bridgewater's Pension Plan with Sandra Wright, Plymouth County Commission Chair, and Thomas O'Brien, Plymouth County Treasurer

Tree Committee

The Bridgewater Tree Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on a proposed shade tree ordinance, cleaning and pruning of Broad Street trees, a possible Adopt a Tree program, a fall tree seedling giveaway, and grant proposals for next year. The committee will also elect new officers and review minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

• Update on proposed shade tree ordinance/mitigation
• Cleaning and pruning of Broad Street trees
• Possible Adopt a Tree program
• Fall tree seedling giveaway
• Election of new officers

Town Council

This is a special Town Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is an executive session to prepare for negotiations with the Town Manager regarding nonunion personnel, as permitted by state law. All other agenda sections (minutes, announcements, hearings, etc.) are listed but have no specific items detailed.

• Executive session for strategy session on negotiations with the Town Manager (nonunion personnel) under MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(2)
• Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2026 Special Town Council Meeting

Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee

General

The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY26 budget report, including carryovers and transfers, and the FY27 budget report. The agenda also includes a contract for high school athleticwear, a staffing update, and a facilities update. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the library of Edward O'Donoghue Middle School.

• FY26 Budget Report: Carryovers & Transfers
• FY27 Budget Report
• B-R High School Athleticwear Contract
• Staffing Update
• Facilities Update

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

The Bridgewater Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent (NOIs) for properties at 550 Curve Street, 1010 Elm Street, and 10 First Street. The meeting also includes updates on enforcement actions at 1719 Plymouth Street, Great Hill Drive, and other sites, as well as a discussion of the Town Wetland Protection Bylaws.

• Notice of Intent – 550 Curve Street (Map 78 Lot 20) – Kevin Bumpus / Silva Engineering
• Notice of Intent – 1010 Elm Street (Map 30 Lot 20) – C. Naughton Corp. / PMP Consulting
• Notice of Intent – 10 First Street (Map 71 Lot 49) – Scott Dealtrey / Field Engineering
• Cease & Desist updates: 1719 Plymouth Street (Wells 10A/10B), Great Hill Drive / 0 Plymouth St (BSU), Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone
• Enforcement updates: 46 Flaggstone Place, 16 Wood Street

Conservation Commission

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is holding a community conversation forum titled 'Your Voice, Our Charter' to gather public input on the town charter. A quorum of the committee and the Town Council may be in attendance. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion beyond the forum itself.

• Community conversation forum on the town charter
• Possible attendance by a quorum of the Town Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Charter Review Committee

Charter Review Committee

The Bridgewater Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss community conversations, identify key stakeholders, review a resident survey, and evaluate the August 12th Charter Review Forum. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of community conversations with Lynsy Marshall and Scott Pitta
• Identification of key stakeholders by Brad McKinnon and Eric Dias
• Review of Charter Review Committee Resident Survey by James Walsh and Jean DiBattista
• Review of August 12th Charter Review Forum

General

The Policy Manual Subcommittee of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee will meet to review and discuss three policies: JKAA (Time-Out, Seclusion, and Restraint of Students), which has been rewritten to align with new state regulations and must be in place by August 17, 2026; IHBG (Home Education Policy); and BEDH (Public Comment). The meeting will also consider items not reasonably anticipated at the time of posting and approve the minutes from July 13, 2026.

• Review of rewritten policy JKAA on time-out, seclusion, and restraint of students, required by DESE by August 17, 2026
• Review of IHBG Home Education Policy
• Review of BEDH Public Comment policy
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026

Town Council

The Bridgewater Town Council will vote on several zoning amendments, including changes to Central Business District regulations and new rules for high-intensity data centers. They will also consider orders to study withdrawing grades Pre-K through 8 from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District and to establish a municipal surveillance technology ordinance. Public hearings are scheduled for a liquor license category change and a used auto dealer license transfer.

• Order O-FY27-014: Study potential withdrawal of Pre-K through Grade 8 from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
• Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-014: Amendments to Central Business District Regulations
• Ordinance D-FY26-016: Proposed zoning amendment for High Intensity Data Centers
• Order O-FY27-011: Transfer Order for funding of Fire Arbitration (not recommended by committees)
• Proposed General Ordinance D-FY27-003: Establish new chapter on Municipal Surveillance Technology

General

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Bridgewater Town Council. The agenda is largely procedural, listing standard sections such as approval of minutes, announcements, citizen forum, and reports. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of a public officer or employee.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A Section 21(a)1 to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline

Library Trustees

The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of minutes, public hearings, and new business. The meeting concludes with public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearings on unspecified items
• New business discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board and CED Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding zoning amendments for high intensity data centers and Town Council terminology. The board will also review site plans and modification requests for several properties.

• Joint Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment D-FY26-016 regarding High Intensity Data Centers
• Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-018 to amend words pertaining to Town Council
• Site Plan Approval for 683 Bedford Street to change use from chiropractor to landscapers' yard
• Site Plan Review for a 27,000 sq. ft commercial building at 1010 Elm St (continued to August 15, 2026)
• Subdivision request for 593 Plymouth St (Revelution Road) continued to September 16, 2026

Town Council - Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee and Planning Board are holding a joint virtual meeting. The body will conduct hearings on two proposed zoning ordinance amendments.

• Ordinance D-FY26-016: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding High Intensity Data Centers
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-018: Amendment to words pertaining to 'Town Council'

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct its regular meeting to handle signatory duties, review motor vehicle tax warrants and commitments, consider ATB abatements, and evaluate trust eligibility for property tax exemptions. No formal decisions are listed; the board may also discuss other appropriate items.

• Review of MV Warrants & Commitments
• Consideration of ATB Abatement requests
• Evaluation of Trust Eligibility for Exemption

Historic District Commission

The Bridgewater Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Bridgewater Public Library at 15 South Street. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes, old business, and new business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Bridgewater Public Library at 15 South Street

Finance Committee

The Bridgewater Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 15, 2026, and vote on four gift acceptances and four budget reallocations. The committee will also discuss the transfer station and a potential override.

• Accept gift from Lopieke's Family Trust
• Accept gift from Bridgewater State University
• Reallocate $X from Library Budget to unspecified purpose
• Reallocate $Y from Finance Budget to unspecified purpose
• Fund Fire Arbitration

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is meeting to review updates on energy aggregation and the public library. Members will discuss potential grant applications for municipal decarbonization and the town's status as a Climate Leader Community.

• Discussion on solarization of Town River Landing
• Review of Decarbonization Technical Support Grant providing up to $150,000 for clean energy project design
• Discussion on becoming a Climate Leader Community
• Review of solarization for Town and Regional School System property
• Vote on committee reorganization

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee will discuss progress on a town-wide belonging survey and make decisions about committee leadership. The Town Council will also present updates to the committee.

• Belonging Survey Check-in
• Town Council Presentation
• Committee Leadership Decisions

Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will meet to review several legislation orders regarding gifts and budget reallocations. The committee will also hold discussions concerning the Transfer Station and an override.

• Order O-FY26-079: Acceptance of Gift from Lopieke's Family Trust
• Order O-FY27-007: Acceptance of Gift from Bridgewater State University
• Order O-FY27-009: Library Budget Reallocation transfer
• Order O-FY27-010: Finance Budget Reallocation transfer
• Order O-FY27-011: Funding of Fire Arbitration transfer

Parks and Recreation

The Bridgewater Parks & Recreation Committee will convene at 6:00 PM in Room 201a of the Academy Building to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss ongoing and proposed recreational projects including playgrounds, fields, golf programs, and summer recreation plans for 2027.

• Williams School Inclusive Playground update
• Middle School Multi-Use Field status
• Olde Scotland Links - Jack Buckley School of Golf discussion
• 2027 New Summer Recreation Programming proposal
• Golf Course Summer Programs review

Town Council - Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss a zoning ordinance amendment regarding property maintenance in Central Square. The meeting also includes progress updates on the Town Common, Town House, and Summer Street project.

• Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-009: Central Square Property Maintenance Standards
• Town Common update from Tree Warden Brian McMahon
• Demolition Delay updates
• Town House progress update
• Summer Street Project update