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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Charter Review Committee",
   "headline": "Charter Review Committee discusses scope, input, and timeline for town charter review",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Charter Review Committee will discuss the scope of the charter review, gather resident input, and consider input from town officials. The committee will also outline the timeline for completing the charter review. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on discussion and planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8706,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026 has been cancelled. No items will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8712,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Community Preservation Committee",
   "headline": "Bridgewater CPC reviews progress on nine ongoing projects and five potential projects",
   "summary": "The Community Preservation Committee will review financial reports and approve minutes from May. They will hear updates on several ongoing projects, including First Parish Unitarian Church Windows, Hanson Farm, and multi-functional fields. The committee will also discuss potential new projects such as Jenny Leonard Park and playground accessibility improvements. Additionally, they will address application form updates and committee membership vacancies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8719,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Town Council - Community & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Public comment on Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-014 amending Central Business District rules",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Town Council Community & Economic Development Committee met jointly with the Planning Board on June 24, 2026. The agenda focused on public comment regarding amendments to the Central Business District regulations under Zoning Ordinance D-FY26-014. No decisions were listed; the item was presented for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8704,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Public hearing continues for CBD zoning amendment ordinance",
   "summary": "The Council and CED Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding Ordinance D-FY26-014. This meeting continues discussions from the June 17, 2026, session concerning amendments to CBD regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8700,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Old Colony Planning Council",
   "headline": "OCPC to review annual report and OPEB trust at routine June meeting",
   "summary": "This is a routine procedural meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, committee reports (Finance-Audit and Nominating), a presentation of the Annual Report, and an update on the OPEB Trust. No substantive policy decisions or financial contracts are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8697,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bridgewaterma.civicclerk.com/"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Old Colony Planning Council",
   "headline": "Old Colony Planning Council meets for routine procedural business",
   "summary": "The Old Colony Planning Council for Bridgewater, MA will hold a meeting on June 24, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as reviewing minutes, discussing trust performance, reporting requirements, and scheduling future meetings. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8695,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Old Colony Planning Council",
   "headline": "Old Colony Planning Council to elect FY26 officers",
   "summary": "The joint OCPC and OCPC ROM Nominating Committee will meet to elect FY26 Council Officers and ROM Council Officers, and to approve minutes from November 2024 and June 2025. No substantive policy items, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8696,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bridgewaterma.civicclerk.com/"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District",
   "headline": "School Committee to discuss LED lighting project for facilities",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee will hold a special virtual meeting on June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the Facilities LED Lighting Project. The meeting will adjourn after that item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8701,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bridgewaterma.civicclerk.com/"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss MOU with neighboring towns",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Board of Health will hold a remote meeting to discuss new business items including a Memorandum of Understanding with East and West Bridgewater, FDA tobacco regulations, and introduction of new member Joseph Sacco. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8710,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to attend Water Forum on June 23",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Town Council is meeting only to attend the Town Manager Water Forum at 66 Central Square. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda; the session is procedural and informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8688,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Old Colony Planning Council",
   "headline": "Bridgewater planning council to discuss dormant Rockland Trust account",
   "summary": "The Old Colony Planning Council for Bridgewater will consider routine administrative items including approval of May 2026 meeting minutes and financials. Discussion items include a Rockland Trust dormant account and an update on state retirement legislation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8692,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Commission to consider certificate for 38 Central Square",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for 38 Central Square (The Elegant Exchange). The commission will also review prior meeting minutes and conduct a working meeting to update its Rules and Regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8687,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Cultural Council will review treasury report and FY26 guidelines",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Cultural Council will consider the Treasury Report for the town. It will also discuss and potentially adopt the Council's guidelines for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8685,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Town Council - Community & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider amendments to the Central Business District zoning ordinance.",
   "summary": "The Community and Economic Development Committee will review Zoning Ordinance D‑FY26‑014, which proposes changes to the Central Business District regulations. The committee will consider whether to adopt the amendments. No other items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8674,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Joint public hearing on zoning amendment to CBD regulations",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the CED Committee on a proposed zoning amendment (Ordinance D-FY26-014) to amend Central Business District regulations. The board will also consider ANR plans for 292 Bedford St and 476 Cherry St, continue review of a 4-lot definitive subdivision at 548 South St, and hear a continued minor modification request for 680 Bedford St. Recommendations to accept Stonemore Place, Quail Run Road, and Oldfield Road as public ways are on the agenda. An open space definition discussion is noted but to be scheduled for a future meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bridgewaterma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8670,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District",
   "headline": "School Committee will appoint a new Director of Business Services",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School District School Committee is holding a virtual special meeting on June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes the appointment of a Director of Business Services. The meeting will end with an adjournment. No other agenda items are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to finally consider resolution for full library funding",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Town Council will consider a resolution to fully fund the public library budget, alongside several end-of-year budget transfers for water, sewer, and general funds. Other actions include a proclamation, appointments to various boards, a used auto dealer license, and referrals for a blight declaration and zoning amendment. The meeting also features presentations from the Community Preservation Committee and updates from the Town Manager.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Citizen Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Interviews for Water Advisory Board and Finance Committee appointments",
   "summary": "The Citizen Advisory Committee will interview six candidates for two boards. Three candidates are for the Town Manager Water Advisory Board: Carlton Hunt, Michelle Martinelli, and Christopher Sabato. Three candidates are for the Finance Committee: Jessica Erb, Eric Hoy (listed as Finance Committeee in the agenda), and Peter Moynihan. No other business is scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Bridgewater Budget Committee to discuss year-end budget transfers and FY2027 CPA reserve allocations",
   "summary": "The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss Veteran Exemptions and consider several year-end budget transfer orders for Water, Sewer, Transfer Station, and General Funds, as well as a Contractual Buyouts order and a Sewer Capital Fund transfer. The committee will also review a budget order for CPA Reserve Accounts for FY2027.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to discuss Saccocia Block purchase and budget cuts",
   "summary": "The Bridgewater Historical Commission will meet remotely to discuss the potential purchase of the Saccocia Block, review the commission's budget, and examine the impact of budgetary cuts on the Bridgewater Public Library Historical Room. Also on the agenda are updates on a historical marker for Sturtavent's Pond and general historical interests. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.",
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