East Bridgewater
Upcoming
Board of Health
The Board of Health will vote on several invoices including a $26,850 professional services contract for landfill monitoring and a $39 violation order letter. They will also consider approving an MOU with Bridgewater Board of Health to serve as each other's health agents at no cost. Additionally, they will discuss terminating the HPHEG IMA and updates on the Community Septic Management Program.
- Vote to approve $26,850 professional services invoice from Brown and Caldwell for landfill monitoring
- Approve MOU with Bridgewater Board of Health to serve as health agents for each town at no expense
- Discussion and vote on steps to withdraw from HPHEG IMA
- Approve local upgrade variances for six properties: 26 Stevens Court, 34 Rolling Hills, 89 Anna Drive, 62 Old Bedford Rd, 1278 Central Street, 100 Maple Ave
- Approve $310.37 supplies invoice from Amazon Capital Services
Wellness and Engagement Committee
The East Bridgewater Wellness and Engagement Committee will meet to approve June minutes and discuss wellness initiatives and the meeting schedule. This agenda contains only routine administrative items with no policy votes or public hearings.
- Approve June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discuss upcoming wellness initiatives
- Review and set future meeting schedule
School Committee
The Bargaining Subcommittee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The meeting is closed to the public to discuss negotiations with the East Bridgewater Education Association.
- Collective bargaining strategy with East Bridgewater Education Association
Arts Council
The Arts Council will hold its monthly meeting to handle administrative tasks and financial updates. The body will focus on preparing end-of-year paperwork and reviewing grant agreements.
- End-of-fiscal-year paperwork preparation
- Grant agreements and financial updates
- Review of new member applications
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is seeking public input on its proposed operations and budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting will cover capital improvements, maintenance plans, and responses to performance reviews.
- Proposed 3-year Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
- Current Operating Budget review
- Review of housing authority policies and EOHLC regulation waivers
- Public hearing on July 14, 2026, at 38 Riddell Road
School Committee
This meeting was cancelled by the School Committee at their June 16, 2026 meeting. No business will be conducted.
Patriotic Activities Committee
The East Bridgewater Patriotic Activities Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day Parade. Other topics the committee wishes to discuss may also be addressed.
- Discussion of Veterans Day Parade
Arts Council
The East Bridgewater Arts Council will hold its regular monthly meeting. The main discussion is outlining priorities for FY27 grants, along with review of grant agreements and financial updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific funding amounts or projects listed.
- Outline priorities for FY27 grants
- Review grant agreements and financial updates
- Vote on member applications (if applicable)
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Arts Council
This is a routine monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes, new member applications, and discussion of grant agreements and financial updates. No specific projects or votes are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.
Arts Council
This is a routine monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. The agenda includes reviewing grant applications, approving minutes, and discussing financial updates. No specific votes or public hearings are scheduled; the public hearing noted is cancelled.
- Grant application review
- Financial updates on grant agreements
- Vote on new member applications (if any)
Arts Council
This is a monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. Items include a grant application review, approval of minutes, and updates on previous fiscal year grant agreements and finances. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.
- Grant application review
- Previous FY grant agreements and financial updates
- Vote on new member applications if applicable
Last 30 days
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review and vote on revised ZBA Rules and Regulations. They will also approve meeting minutes from November 5, 2025 and December 10, 2025. No public hearings or pending applications are on the agenda.
- Vote on revised ZBA Rules and Regulations
- Approve minutes of Nov 5, 2025
- Approve minutes of Dec 10, 2025
Board of Health
The Board of Health will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Bridgewater's Board of Health to share health agent services at no cost. They will also consider terminating the HPHEG IMA, approve several local upgrade variances for septic systems, and discuss updates to the Community Septic Management Program.
- Approve $26,850 invoice to Brown and Caldwell for landfill monitoring (Apr 24–Jun 11, 2026)
- Approve MOU with Bridgewater Board of Health for shared health agent services
- Vote on termination steps for HPHEG IMA
- Approve local upgrade variance 26-30 at 26 Stevens Court (Owner: Robert Tricomi)
- Approve local upgrade variance 26-32 at 34 Rolling Hills (Owner: Jeffery Weinstein)
Town Clerk
This is the quarterly meeting of the Economic Development Commission, hosted by the Old Colony Planning Council. Members will vote on adding projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List and hear a presentation on attracting development using East Bridgewater as a case study. Updates on commission membership and the Whitman Downtown Master Plan are also scheduled.
- Vote on adding projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List
- Presentation: How to Attract Development – An East Bridgewater Example
- Update on Whitman Downtown Master Plan
- Update on commission membership
Town Clerk
The Old Colony Planning Council’s Economic Development Commission will meet to review regional growth strategies and update membership. Staff will present a case study on attracting business investment using East Bridgewater as an example. Members will also vote on adding new initiatives to the Community Economic Development Strategy priority list and discuss progress on the Whitman Downtown Master Plan.
- Presentation on East Bridgewater’s economic development strategies by Town Administrator Charles Seeling
- Voting exercise to add new initiatives to the CEDS Priority Projects List
- Progress update on the Whitman Downtown Master Plan
- Commission membership updates and public comment period
Central School Building Committee
The Central School Building Committee will hear updates from the Owner's Project Manager, designer, and construction manager. Key votes include approving project alternates, accepting value engineering items, and submitting 60% construction documents to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
- Presentation of light well design options
- OPM invoice approval procedure discussion
- Pre-construction update from construction manager
- Vote to include project alternates
- Vote to submit 60% construction documents to MSBA
Recreation Commission
The East Bridgewater Christmas Parade Committee will meet to review administrative and financial reports. Members will discuss fundraising strategies and event planning for the 2026 parade. The session will close with an open discussion period.
- Secretary and Treasurer reports
- 2026 parade fundraising and planning
- Open discussion period
Town Clerk
The East Bridgewater Town Clerk attends the Old Colony Planning Council meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports, an annual report presentation, and an OPEB Trust update. This is largely a procedural meeting with no major decisions.
- Consent agenda: OCPC May 2026 and ROM June 2025 minutes
- Finance-Audit Committee report by Brenda Robinson
- Nominating Committee report
- Annual Report Presentation by Mary Waldron
- OPEB Trust Report by Treasurer Christine Joy
Town Clerk
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and routine administrative updates. The body will review January minutes, assess trust fund performance, and discuss reporting and records management requirements.
- Review of January 2026 meeting minutes
- Overview of trust fund performance
- Updates on reporting and records management requirements
- Scheduling of future meetings
Town Clerk
This joint meeting of the OCPC and OCPC ROM Nominating Committee will elect FY26 Council Officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy or funding items.
- Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes
- Election of FY26 OCPC Council Officers
- Election of FY26 ROM Council Officers
Town Clerk
The East Bridgewater Town Clerk is reviewing May 2026 meeting minutes and financials, addressing a dormant Rockland Trust account, and receiving an update on state retirement legislation.
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of May 2026 financials
- Discussion of Rockland Trust dormant account
- Update on state retirement legislation
School Committee
The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the School Business Administrator and consider a potential vote on an employment contract. After executive session, they will reconvene in open session for the vote.
- Potential vote on employment contract with School Business Administrator
Select Board
The Select Board will appoint a new Police Chief, approve ambulance billing abatements, and disband the ARPA Committee. The agenda also includes approving a large number of reappointments to town boards and committees, as well as several transfers of municipal funds.
- Appoint Michael Jenkins as Police Chief (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029)
- Approve ambulance billing abatements totaling $54,109.68
- Disband the ARPA Committee
- Approve liquor license for MK10 Summer Fest on August 22, 2026
- Approve 30+ reappointments to town boards and committees
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission will hold a monthly meeting, including a public hearing on a demolition request for 479 Central Street. Other agenda items include updates on the Millet Artist Studio at 54 Plymouth Street, graveyard repairs, and historical marker cleanup. The commission will also consider purchasing a D-2 marker.
- Demolition request for 479 Central Street
- Update on Millet Artist Studio at 54 Plymouth Street
- Graveyard repairs
- Historical marker cleanup
- Purchase of D-2 marker
Conservation Commission
This document outlines the 2026 meeting schedule and filing deadlines for the East Bridgewater Conservation Commission. It describes the deadlines for submitting new filings and Certificates of Compliance, but does not include any specific agenda items for discussion or decision. This is purely procedural information.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on a new pool and patio at 95 Hayward Rd and a proposal to replace a home with a duplex at 457 Bedford St. The board will also process Certificates of Compliance for several properties and discuss land donations.
- Pool and patio project at 95 Hayward Rd
- Demolition of home and construction of 2-family duplex at 457 Bedford St
- Emergency Certification for 9 Beaver Village Way
- Certificates of Compliance for 757 Central St, 713 Bridge St, and 95 Eliab Latham Way
- ADU inquiry for 784 Plymouth St
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review and vote on the movement of funds between reserve and municipal relief accounts. The session also includes time for new business and public comment.
- Vote on reserve fund transfers
- Vote on municipal relief transfers
Traffic Advisory Committee
The Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss engineering evaluations for stop signs at Bridge St and Plymouth St, as well as a request for a cross street at West Union Street. The agenda also includes the approval of the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Discussion: All-Way Stop Control Engineering Evaluations – Bridge St and Plymouth St
- Discussion: Request for cross street at West Union Street (Richard Suchorski)
- Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
- Meeting location: 1st Floor Conference Room
- Meeting time: 8:30 AM
Town Clerk
The Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to discuss updates to the regional Transportation Improvement Program and the MassDOT Capital Investment Plan. The body will also seek endorsement for the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.
- FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) adjustments
- MassDOT 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) overview
- Draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) endorsement
- Draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP) endorsement
- Corridor study updates for Route 80 (Kingston/Plymouth) and Route 53/139 (Pembroke)
School Committee
The East Bridgewater School Committee will meet to approve payroll warrants, accounts payable, and meeting minutes. The agenda also includes reports on student activities, faculty retirements, and the new school mission statement, followed by an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Approve payroll warrants 47PS and 49PS
- Approve accounts payable warrants SW#48 and SW#50
- Accept $250 in Wal-Mart gift cards from MedSafe
- Accept $1,800 in gift cards for East Bridgewater High School Golf Team
- Approve 2026-2027 School Committee meeting calendar
School Committee
The School Committee will review year-end reports, approve the 2026-2027 meeting calendar, and acknowledge retiring staff. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the East Bridgewater Education Association contract.
- Collective bargaining strategy with East Bridgewater Education Association
- Approval of Payroll Warrants 47PS and 49PS and Accounts Payable Warrants SW#48 and SW#50
- Acceptance of $250 in Wal-Mart gift cards from MedSafe for families in need
- Acceptance of eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh’s for the HS Golf Team
- Review of new Town Payroll/HR Systems (Harpers)
School Committee
The East Bridgewater School Committee will meet to approve payroll and accounts payable warrants, review the 2026-2027 meeting calendar, and accept donations of gift cards for families and the golf team.
- Approve Payroll Warrants 47PS and 49PS
- Approve Accounts Payable Warrants SW#48 and SW#50
- Approve 2026-2027 School Committee Meeting Calendar
- Accept $250 in Wal-Mart gift cards from MedSafe
- Accept $1,800 in gift cards and snacks for golf team
School Committee
The School Committee will recognize eight retiring staff members and hear reports on summer programs and strategic planning. Action items include approving payroll and accounts payable warrants, accepting donations of gift cards for needy families and the golf team, and adopting a new School Community Mission Statement.
- Approve payroll warrant '47PS' (amount not specified)
- Approve accounts payable warrant 'SW#48' (amount not specified)
- Accept donation of five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250) from MedSafe
- Accept donation of eighteen $100 gift cards and snacks for golf team from Chassey family
- Adopt new School Community Mission Statement
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan approval for the Central School Development at 107 Central Street. They will also consider releasing a road bond for Whitmarsh Lane Extension and discuss street lighting for Layla Estates. Administrative items include approving minutes and endorsing reorganization documents.
- Site Plan Approval - 107 Central Street (Central School Development)
- Whitmarsh Lane Extension – Road Bond release
- Layla Estates - Street Lighting discussion
- Form A Application(s)
- Board endorsement of reorganization documents
Board of Health
The Board of Health meeting scheduled for June 15, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
Select Board
The Board voted 2-0 to not issue an RFP or advance the proposed cell tower on Washington Street, citing concerns about water supply impacts. It also approved a waiver of permitting fees for the Central Elementary School project and appointed Donna Pattison to the Patriotic Activities Committee. Several other administrative actions were approved, including a mutual aid agreement with West Bridgewater and updates to sick leave accrual policies.
- Voted not to proceed with Washington Street cell tower (2-0)
- Approved waiver of permitting fees for Central Elementary School project (2-0)
- Appointed Donna Pattison to Patriotic Activities Committee (2-0)
- Approved mutual aid agreement with West Bridgewater for building inspectors (2-0)
- Appointed John Haines as Director of Public Works (2-0)
- Approved sick leave accrual language update in Personnel Policies (2-0)
- Approved event permit for Summer Kickoff Celebration on Town Common (2-0)
- Approved request from Southeastern Regional Service Group for contracts (2-0)
Select Board
The Board voted unanimously not to advance a proposed cell tower at Washington Street due to concerns about drinking water wells and public opposition. They also approved a fee waiver for the Central Elementary School project, various appointments including a new Director of Public Works, and updates to sick leave accrual policies. The suicide prevention walk request was tabled to a future meeting.
- Rejected cell tower proposal at Washington Street (2-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Central Elementary School project (2-0)
- Appointed Donna Pattison to Patriotic Activities Committee (2-0)
- Approved one-year contract with W.B. Mason for paper items (2-0)
- Approved mutual aid agreement with West Bridgewater for building inspectors (2-0)
- Approved Field of Flags event on Town Common (2-0)
- Appointed John Haines as Director of Public Works (2-0)
- Approved sick leave accrual policy updates (2-0)