East Bridgewater, Massachusetts — week of 2026-07-06 · all East Bridgewater meetings

East Bridgewater Roundup: Police Chief Appointment, School Construction Vote, and Health Agent Sharing on Tap

East Bridgewater boards and committees covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from a new police chief appointment to school construction milestones and septic variances. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled on each agenda, not confirmed outcomes. Residents should consult official minutes once released for final votes and figures.

Select Board: Police Chief, Ambulance Abatements, ARPA Committee

The Select Board's June 22 agenda included appointing Michael Jenkins as Police Chief for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The board was also scheduled to approve ambulance billing abatements totaling $54,109.68, disband the ARPA Committee, and approve a liquor license for MK10 Summer Fest on August 22, 2026. More than 30 reappointments to town boards and committees were also listed.

Central School Building Committee: 60% Construction Documents

On June 30, the Central School Building Committee was set to vote on submitting 60% construction documents to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Additional scheduled votes included approving project alternates and accepting value engineering items. The agenda also included a presentation of light well design options, a discussion of OPM invoice approval procedures, and a pre-construction update from the construction manager.

Board of Health: Landfill Monitoring, Bridgewater MOU, Septic Variances

The Board of Health's July 1 agenda featured a vote to approve a $26,850 invoice to Brown and Caldwell for landfill monitoring covering April 24 through June 11, 2026. The board was also scheduled to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Bridgewater's Board of Health to share health agent services at no cost, vote on termination steps for the HPHEG IMA, and approve local upgrade variances for septic systems at 26 Stevens Court (owner: Robert Tricomi) and 34 Rolling Hills (owner: Jeffery Weinstein).

A second Board of Health meeting is scheduled for July 6 (see Coming Up).

Conservation Commission: Duplex, Pool, and Compliance Items

The Conservation Commission's June 22 agenda included hearings on a pool and patio project at 95 Hayward Rd and a proposal to demolish a home and construct a two-family duplex at 457 Bedford St. The board also planned to process an Emergency Certification for 9 Beaver Village Way, Certificates of Compliance for 757 Central St, 713 Bridge St, and 95 Eliab Latham Way, and an accessory dwelling unit inquiry for 784 Plymouth St.

Historical Commission: Demolition Request at 479 Central Street

The Historical Commission scheduled a public hearing on a demolition request for 479 Central Street. Other agenda items included an update on the Millet Artist Studio at 54 Plymouth Street, graveyard repairs, historical marker cleanup, and consideration of purchasing a D-2 marker.

School Committee: Business Administrator Contract

On June 23, the School Committee planned to meet in executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with the School Business Administrator, then reconvene in open session for a potential vote on an employment contract.

Zoning Board of Appeals: Revised Rules

The ZBA's July 1 agenda included a vote on revised ZBA Rules and Regulations and approval of meeting minutes from November 5, 2025 and December 10, 2025. No public hearings or pending applications were listed.

Regional Planning: Economic Development and Officer Elections

Several Town Clerk postings covered Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) meetings. On June 24, the OCPC joint committee was set to elect FY26 Council Officers and approve prior minutes. On June 30, the OCPC Economic Development Commission scheduled a vote on adding projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List, with a presentation by Town Administrator Charles Seeling on East Bridgewater's economic development strategies. An update on the Whitman Downtown Master Plan was also on the agenda.

Coming Up

**July 6 — Board of Health:** Votes scheduled on the $26,850 landfill monitoring invoice, the Bridgewater health agent MOU, HPHEG IMA withdrawal, and local upgrade variances for six properties.
**July 8 — Wellness and Engagement Committee:** Routine administrative meeting; no policy votes.
**July 9 — School Committee Bargaining Subcommittee:** Executive session on collective bargaining strategy with the East Bridgewater Education Association; closed to the public.
**July 14 — Arts Council:** End-of-fiscal-year paperwork, grant agreements, and new member applications.
**July 14 — Housing Authority:** Public hearing on the FY2027 Annual Plan at 38 Riddell Road, covering a 3-year Capital Improvement Plan, maintenance plan, operating budget, and EOHLC regulation waivers.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — East Bridgewater Select Board appoints new police chief, approves $54K in ambulance abatements

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.