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This week in East Bridgewater

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees East Bridgewater public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
Coming up June 16 — School Committee enters executive session on collective bargaining and votes on warrants, donations, and the 2026-27 meeting calendar.
Superintendent's Corner — Graduation, Summer Programs & Strategic Planning
Updates cover the May 29 graduation, summer programs (ESY, Little Vikings, Start Strong), Central School Building Committee status, and strategic planning.
Bargaining Subcommittee Update (Certified Professional Contract)
Subcommittee met June 11, 2026 to negotiate the certified professional (teacher) contract; update provided to full committee.
READS Quarterly Report
READS (district literacy program) quarterly progress report presented to the committee.
Business & Financial Update — New Payroll/HR System & FY'26 Budget Re-allocations
Business Administrator John Shea reports on the new Harpers payroll/HR system implementation and FY'26 account re-allocations.
Executive Session — Collective Bargaining Strategy (East Bridgewater Education Association)
Committee adjourns to closed executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss union bargaining strategy; will not return to open session.
Superintendent's Corner – High School Graduation & Summer Programs
Updates on May 29 graduation and summer programs including ESY, Little Vikings, and Start Strong.
Central School Building Committee Update
Superintendent to provide an update on the Central School Building Committee.
📍 Central School
Bargaining Subcommittee Report – Certified Professional Contract
Subcommittee met June 11, 2026 on the certified (teachers') professional contract; report to full committee.
Business/Financial Update – New Town Payroll/HR System (Harpers) & FY26 Budget Re-allocations
School Business Administrator to present a financial update including a new payroll/HR system and FY26 budget account re-allocations.
Summer Programs Update
Overview of summer programs: Extended School Year (ESY), Little Vikings, and Start Strong.
Bargaining Subcommittee – Certified Professional Contract
Bargaining subcommittee met June 11 on the certified professional (teachers') contract.
Business/Financial Update – FY26 Budget Re-allocations & New Payroll System
Business Administrator reviews FY26 account re-allocations and the rollout of new town payroll/HR system (Harpers).
Business/Financial Update – FY26 Budget & New Payroll System
School Business Administrator John Shea reports on FY26 account re-allocations and transition to new town payroll/HR system (Harpers).
48 more items on the agenda
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting.
📍 EB Jr/Sr High School, Anne Kenneally Hynes Library
Public Comments
Public may address agenda items or matters within School Committee's scope.
Student Advisory Council Report
EB High School Student Advisory Council presents its report to the committee.
Staff Retirement Recognitions
Eight retiring employees honored, including teachers at Mitchell, Central, and EBJSHS with 12–29 years of service.
NAMM Foundation Music Department Award
EB Music Department recognized with a National Association of Music Merchants Foundation award.
2026-2027 School Committee Meeting Calendar
Proposed schedule of School Committee meetings for the upcoming school year is up for review and action.
Operating Protocol — 10-Day Materials Requirement
Committee reviews a protocol requiring all meeting materials be distributed 10 days in advance.
New Committee Membership, Subcommittee Appointments & Mission Statement
Updated membership list, standing/subcommittee appointments, and a new district mission statement are presented for review.
Action: Payroll Warrants 47PS & 49PS
Committee votes to approve payroll warrants dated 05/20/2026 and 06/03/2026.
Action: Accounts Payable Warrants SW#48 & SW#50
Committee votes to approve AP warrants dated 05/27/2026 and 06/10/2026.
Action: Approve May 5 & May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Committee votes to approve minutes from two prior meetings.
Action: Accept MedSafe Donation — Walmart Gift Cards
Committee votes to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing grocery and essential-supply assistance.
💰 $250 donation
Action: Accept Chassey Family Donation — Golf Team
Committee votes to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks from Phillip and Debra Chassey for the EBJSHS Golf Team.
💰 ~$1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
Superintendent's Corner – 2026 MASS Superintendent's Excellence Award
Superintendent recognized with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Excellence Award.
Strategic Planning Update
Superintendent to report on district strategic planning progress.
East Bridgewater Music Department – NAMM Foundation Award
Music department to be recognized with an award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
Year-End Recap – 2025-2026 School Committee Meeting/Planning Calendar
Review of the school committee's year-in-review from the 2025-2026 planning calendar.
School Committee Operating Protocol – Materials 10 Days in Advance
Committee to review protocol requiring all meeting materials submitted 10 days before meetings.
Proposed 2026-2027 School Committee Meeting Calendar
Committee to review the proposed meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.
New School Committee Membership List & Subcommittee Appointments
Updated membership list with standing and subcommittee assignments for review.
New School Community Mission Statement
Committee to review a new school community mission statement.
Approve Payroll Warrants 47PS and 49PS
Committee vote required on payroll warrants dated 05/20/2026 and 06/03/2026.
Approve Accounts Payable Warrants SW#48 and SW#50
Committee vote required on AP warrants dated 05/27/2026 and 06/10/2026.
Approve Meeting Minutes – May 5 & May 19, 2026
Approval of minutes from the May 5 and May 19, 2026 School Committee meetings.
Accept Donation – MedSafe Walmart Gift Cards for Families in Need
Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing help with groceries and essentials.
💰 $250 donation
Accept Donation – Golf Team Gift Cards from Phillip & Debra Chassey
Vote to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks/beverages donated to the EBJSHS Golf Team by East Bridgewater residents Phillip and Debra Chassey.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
Meeting Opening & Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting with the Pledge.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, Anne Kenneally Hynes Library
Superintendent's Excellence Award – 2026 M.A.S.S.
Superintendent recognized with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Excellence Award.
High School Graduation Ceremony Recap
Superintendent reports on the EBHS Graduation Ceremony held May 29, 2026.
Staff Retirements Recognition
Eight staff members retiring after 12–29 years of service are acknowledged, including teachers from Mitchell, Central, and EBJSHS.
Year-End 2025-2026 School Committee Meeting Calendar Review
Year-in-review recap of the 2025-2026 School Committee meeting and planning calendar.
10-Day Materials Advance Policy – Operating Protocol
Committee reviews protocol requiring all meeting materials be submitted 10 days in advance.
New School Committee Membership & Subcommittee Appointments
Updated membership list with standing and subcommittee assignments presented to the committee.
Payroll Warrant 47PS – dated 05/20/2026
Committee vote required to approve payroll warrant 47PS.
Payroll Warrant 49PS – dated 06/03/2026
Committee vote required to approve payroll warrant 49PS.
Accounts Payable Warrant SW#48 – dated 05/27/2026
Committee vote required to approve accounts payable warrant SW#48.
Accounts Payable Warrant SW#50 – dated 06/10/2026
Committee vote required to approve accounts payable warrant SW#50.
Approval of May 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 School Committee meeting.
Approval of May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 School Committee meeting.
Donation – MedSafe Walmart Gift Cards for Families in Need
Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe to help families with groceries and essential supplies.
💰 $250 donation
Donation – Golf Team Gift Cards from Phillip & Debra Chassey
Vote to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks for the EBJSHS Golf Team, donated by East Bridgewater residents.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
Adjournment
Chairperson Pennington to receive motion to adjourn.
Public Comment Period
Residents may speak on agenda items or matters within the School Committee's scope.
Superintendent's Corner – Excellence Award
Superintendent recognized with the 2026 MASS Superintendent's Excellence Award.
High School Graduation Recap
Superintendent reports on the May 29, 2026 graduation ceremony.
Year-End Recap – 2025-2026 School Committee Calendar
Year-in-review summary of the 2025-2026 School Committee meeting and planning calendar.
Accept Donation – MedSafe Walmart Gift Cards
Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing grocery and supply assistance.
💰 $250 donation
Accept Donation – Golf Team Gift Cards from Chassey Family
Vote to accept eighteen $100 Joe & Leigh's gift cards plus snacks from Phillip and Debra Chassey of East Bridgewater for the EBJSHS Golf Team.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 22, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects East Bridgewater's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
June 22, 2026 agenda contains only the Commission's 2026 filing-deadline schedule — no specific hearing items are listed.
2026 Public Hearing Filing Deadline Schedule
Document sets filing deadlines for new applications, continued hearings, and Certificates of Compliance for each 2026 meeting; no substantive agenda items are included.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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💬 Discussed Planning Board · June 15, 2026
Layla Estates – Street Lighting
Board follows up on outstanding street lighting matter for Layla Estates subdivision.
Why this matters: Affects safety and quality of life for Layla Estates residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 15, 2026
Site Plan Approval – 107 Central Street (Central School Development)
Public hearing at 7:15 PM on a site plan for a development at the former Central School property at 107 Central Street.
Why this matters: Large redevelopment of former school site in town center.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 15, 2026
Whitmarsh Lane Extension – Road Bond Release
Board considers releasing the road bond (developer's financial guarantee for road completion) for Whitmarsh Lane Extension.
Why this matters: Bond release signals road work is complete for nearby residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Certified Professional Contract Negotiations with EBEA
Subcommittee meets to negotiate the teachers' contract with the East Bridgewater Education Association (EBEA); outcome could affect staffing costs and future tax impacts.
📍 Library, East Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School, 143 Plymouth Street
Why this matters: Teacher contract negotiations affect school budget and property taxes.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Executive Session – Collective Bargaining Strategy (East Bridgewater Education Association) School Committee · June 11, 2026
Subcommittee will enter executive session under MGL c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss contract negotiation strategy with the teachers' union; no return to open session planned.
📍 Library, East Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School, 143 Plymouth Street
Why this matters: Teacher contract negotiations affect school staffing and budgets.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Local Upgrade Variance 26-33 – 89 Anna Drive (Disposal System Construction Permit) Board of Health · June 10, 2026
Vote to approve a Local Upgrade Variance for a septic/disposal system at 89 Anna Drive, submitted by Zenith Consulting Engineers for owner Shane Craven.
📍 89 Anna Drive, East Bridgewater, MA
Why this matters: Septic variance affects neighboring property drainage/values.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Local Upgrade Variance 26-33 – 89 Anna Drive Board of Health · June 10, 2026
Vote to approve a septic system local upgrade variance at 89 Anna Drive; Zenith Consulting Engineers, owner Shane Craven.
📍 89 Anna Drive, East Bridgewater
Why this matters: Septic variance affects neighboring property values and groundwater.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Local Upgrade Variance 26-30 – 26 Stevens Court Board of Health · June 10, 2026
Vote to approve a septic system local upgrade variance at 26 Stevens Court; Collins Civil Eng., owner Robert Tricomi.
📍 26 Stevens Court, East Bridgewater
Why this matters: Septic variance affects neighboring property values and groundwater.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Frederick Douglas Rail Trail Proposal Select Board · June 8, 2026
East Bridgewater rep, Old Colony Planning Council, and Appalachian Mountain Club present a proposal for the Frederick Douglas Rail Trail.
Why this matters: New rail trail could affect nearby properties and recreation.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Cell Tower – Washington Street Select Board · June 8, 2026
Board will hear a presentation or discussion regarding a cell tower on Washington Street.
📍 Washington Street
Why this matters: Cell tower siting on Washington Street affects nearby residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Appoint Megan Crosby – Treasurer/Collector Select Board · June 8, 2026
Appoint Megan Crosby as Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
Why this matters: Treasurer/Collector manages town taxes and fee billing.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Appoint John Haines – Director of Public Works Select Board · June 8, 2026
Vote to hire and sign contract with John Haines as DPW Director for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
Why this matters: DPW Director oversees roads, water, and sewer for residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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