Bridgewater Town, MA

Finance Committee

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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

General

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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

Town Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Town Council

Planning Board

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

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Town Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

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Town Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Bridgewater se reunirá para celebrar audiencias públicas sobre cuatro Avisos de Intención para proyectos en 550 Curve Street, 10 First St, 295 Main St y 0 Wildwood Place, que requieren permisos de humedales. La comisión también discutirá actualizaciones de aplicación, incluidas órdenes de cesar y desistir para Great Hill Drive y Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone, y considerará varias nuevas solicitudes de determinaciones de aplicabilidad y avisos de intención. La reunión está abierta al público en persona y a través de Zoom.

• Aviso de Intención – 550 Curve Street (Map 78 Lot 20), Archivo DEP #SE116-1580
• Aviso de Intención – 10 First St (Map 71 Lot 49), Archivo DEP #SE116-1585
• Aviso de Intención – 295 Main St (10 Heritage Circle) – Taunton Housing Authority, Archivo DEP #SE116-1586
• Aviso de Intención – 0 Wildwood Place (Map 79 Lot 11), Archivo DEP #SE116-1587
• Actualizaciones de aplicación: 1719 Plymouth Street, Great Hill Drive/0 Plymouth St (BSU), 46 Flaggstone Place, Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone, 16 Wood St

Charter Review Committee

The Bridgewater Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss community feedback from recent forums, review survey results, and plan next steps. The agenda includes approving minutes, public comment, and setting future meeting dates. This is a working session focused on gathering input for the charter review process.

• Overview of 8/12/26 and 8/24/26 CRC Community Forums
• Discussion of Citizens Survey and Key Stakeholder Survey
• Community Conversations After Action Review
• Set future meeting dates

Zoning Board of Appeals

Community Preservation Committee

The Bridgewater Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review financial reports, approve July minutes, and get updates on nine in-process projects including Hanson Farm and the Fire Department's Ousamequin hand pumper restoration. They will also discuss completing final steps for closed projects, pending applications for library improvements and an adaptive play area, and potential future projects. New business includes eligibility forms for parks infrastructure, way-finding signage, and the Titicut State Foundry.

• Project updates: Hanson Farm, Stiles and Hart Improvements, Hemlock Drive Windows Replacement, Town House, Multi-functional Fields, Cemetery Assessment, Parthenon Frieze, Fire Department restoration
• Completed projects: Broad Street Properties (closed, CR pending), Summer Street (Mobil Station) pending CR, First Parish Unitarian Church Windows (final invoices)
• Pending applications: Library Improvements, Adaptive Play Area at Legion Field
• Potential projects: Jenny Leonard Park, Marathon Park playground, Legion Field track, Senior Center walking path
• New eligibility forms: Parks Infrastructure and Recreation Restoration, Wayfinding Signage, Titicut State Foundry

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

General

The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Dr. Susan Prewandowski Lecture Hall of the high school. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, payroll, personnel, surplus, gifts), reports from the superintendent and subcommittees, and new business. Key items include the superintendent's 2026-2027 goals, policy reviews (JKAA, IHBG, BEDH), a $25,000 gift from BSU, and a contract for high school athleticwear (Under Armour).

• Approval of $25,000 gift from BSU to BRRSD
• Review of Superintendent's 2026-2027 Goals
• Policy updates: JKAA (Time-Out, Seclusion, Restraint), IHBG (Home Education), BEDH (Public Comment)
• B-R High School Athleticwear Contract (Under Armour)
• FY26 Vendor Carryovers

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

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

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

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

La Junta de Planificación de Bridgewater se reunirá para continuar con varias solicitudes pendientes, incluyendo una propuesta de subdivisión de seis lotes en 593 Plymouth St y una revisión del plan de sitio para un edificio comercial de 27,000 pies cuadrados en 1010 Elm St. Ambos solicitantes han solicitado aplazamientos para el 16 de septiembre de 2026. La junta también considerará modificaciones menores para dos propiedades en Bedford St y hará recomendaciones sobre la aceptación de dos vías privadas como calles públicas.

• 593 Plymouth St – subdivisión Revelution Road, 6 lotes edificables + 2 lotes de drenaje en 5.9 acres, continuado al 16 de sept.
• 1010 Elm St – revisión del plan de sitio para un edificio comercial de 27,000 pies cuadrados, continuado al 16 de sept.
• 683 Bedford St – cambio de uso de quiropráctico a patio de paisajistas en un edificio de uso mixto
• 680 Bedford St y 292 Bedford St – solicitudes de modificación menor
• Recomendaciones de aceptación de calles para las vías privadas Old North Estates y Oak Meadow

Town Council - Budget & Finance Committee

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

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

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

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Bridgewater llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres Avisos de Intención (NOIs) para propiedades en 550 Curve Street, 1010 Elm Street y 10 First Street. La reunión también incluye actualizaciones sobre acciones de cumplimiento en 1719 Plymouth Street, Great Hill Drive y otros sitios, así como una discusión sobre los Reglamentos de Protección de Humedales del Pueblo.

• Aviso de Intención – 550 Curve Street (Mapa 78 Lote 20) – Kevin Bumpus / Silva Engineering
• Aviso de Intención – 1010 Elm Street (Mapa 30 Lote 20) – C. Naughton Corp. / PMP Consulting
• Aviso de Intención – 10 First Street (Mapa 71 Lote 49) – Scott Dealtrey / Field Engineering
• Actualizaciones de Cese y Desistimiento: 1719 Plymouth Street (Wells 10A/10B), Great Hill Drive / 0 Plymouth St (BSU), Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone
• Actualizaciones de cumplimiento: 46 Flaggstone Place, 16 Wood Street

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

Charter Review Committee

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

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

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

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

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