East Bridgewater's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
135 items across 8 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
East Bridgewater rep, Old Colony Planning Council, and Appalachian Mountain Club present a proposal for the Frederick Douglas Rail Trail.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a proposed cell tower on Washington Street.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Approve but withhold release of May 18 executive session minutes.
📋 Proposed
Approve updated officers/directors/LLC managers for The Commercial Club, 1 Neilson Avenue.
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Award one-year contracts starting July 1, 2026 to W.B. Mason (paper) and other bidders under the Southeastern Regional Service Group DPW Supply IFB.
📋 Proposed
Three-year agreement (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) allowing each town's building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors to serve the other town at no cost.
📋 Proposed
Ray Ponte requests Town Common use for a "Field of Flags" event and roadside sign placement on municipal property October 7–November 7, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Town Common concert featuring Dale and the Duds on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6–8 pm.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for a baby shower at 355 Plymouth Street on June 7, 2026, 10 am–2 pm.
📋 Proposed
Appoint Donna Pattison to the Patriotic Activities Committee, June 8, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Appoint the town's alternate representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY27 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027).
📋 Proposed
Appoint Megan Crosby as Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote to hire and sign contract with John Haines as DPW Director for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote on whether to waive town fees for the Central Elementary School project; dollar amount not specified.
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Clarify sick leave accrual caps (1,050 hrs/35-hr week; 1,200 hrs/40-hr week) and change accrual frequency from biweekly to monthly.
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Discussion of Select Board meeting dates for summer 2026.
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Vote authorizes the Town Accountant to apply for and execute state revolving loans/grants under the Community Septic Management Program (MGL c.29C).
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Discussion and possible vote on the FY2026 contract with the Superior Officers Association (police).
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Vote to sign Karen Urbec's contract as Director of Library Services for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Staff updates on animal control officer resignations, a veterans clothing drive, Memorial Day services recap, and the No Solicitation List.
📋 Proposed
Board will enter executive session to negotiate contracts with IT Director, Firefighters, and Water/Sewer Superintendent, and to discuss security deployment strategy.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening procedures.
📋 Proposed
Old Colony Planning Council, Appalachian Mountain Club, and town rep will present a proposal for the Fredrick Douglas Rail Trail.
💬 Discussed
Board will hear a presentation or discussion regarding a cell tower on Washington Street.
📍 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior open-session meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of executive session minutes, held confidential.
📋 Proposed
Requested update to Officers, Directors, or LLC Managers for The Commercial Club of East Bridgewater at 1 Neilson Avenue.
📍 1 Neilson Avenue
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One-year regional contract starting July 1, 2026, awarding paper supply to W.B. Mason and DPW supplies to SERSG IFB bidders.
📋 Proposed
Three-year agreement (July 2026–June 2029) letting each town's building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors cover the other town at no charge, expanding inspection capacity.
💰 No cost to either town
📋 Proposed
Ray Ponte requests Town Common use Oct 31–Nov 14, 2026 and roadside signs on municipal property Oct 7–Nov 7, 2026 for a 'Field of Flags' event.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Free public concert featuring Dale and the Duds on the Town Common, Wednesday June 24, 6–8 pm.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Professional Bartending Service, LLC requests a one-day liquor license for a baby shower at 355 Plymouth Street on June 7, 2026, 10 am–2 pm.
📍 355 Plymouth Street
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Appointment for term June 8, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
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Appoint a town rep as alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY July 2026–June 2027.
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Megan Crosby appointed Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to sign a contract and appoint John Haines as DPW Director for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on waiving town fees for the Central Elementary School project.
💰 Fee waiver amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Proposed updates clarify sick leave accrual caps (1,050 hrs for 35-hr employees; 1,200 hrs for 40-hr employees) and switch accrual cycle from biweekly to monthly.
💬 Discussed
Board will set its summer 2026 meeting dates.
📋 Proposed
Vote authorizes Town Accountant to file and execute state Clean Water Act septic loan/grant applications on the town's behalf for the Community Septic Management Program.
💰 State revolving loan/grant funding under MGL c.29C
📋 Proposed
Discussion and possible vote on the FY2026 collective bargaining contract with the Superior Officers Association.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to sign a contract appointing Karen Urbec as Director of Library Services for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 (added item).
📋 Proposed
Board enters executive session under MGL c.30A §21(a)(2) to negotiate a contract with non-union IT Director.
📋 Proposed
Board enters executive session under MGL c.30A §21(a)(4) to discuss security personnel or device deployment strategies.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Reps from Old Colony Planning Council and Appalachian Mountain Club present a proposal for the Fredrick Douglas Rail Trail.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a proposed cell tower on Washington Street.
📍 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Approve but withhold executive session minutes from May 18.
📋 Proposed
Approve updated officers and directors for The Commercial Club of East Bridgewater at 1 Neilson Avenue.
📍 1 Neilson Avenue
📋 Proposed
Award one-year contracts starting July 1, 2026 to W.B. Mason for paper and other vendors under the SERSG DPW Supply bid.
📋 Proposed
Approve a 3-year agreement (July 2026–June 2029) for building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors to cover each other's towns at no cost.
💰 No cost to either town
📋 Proposed
Approve use of Town Common Oct 31–Nov 14, 2026 and roadside signs on municipal property Oct 7–Nov 7, 2026 for a "Field of Flags" event.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Approve permit for a Summer Kickoff Celebration with live music (Dale and the Duds) on the Town Common, June 24, 6–8 pm.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Approve a one-day liquor license for a baby shower at The Center at Sachem Rock on June 7, 2026, 10 am–2 pm.
📍 355 Plymouth Street
📋 Proposed
Appoint Donna Pattison to the Patriotic Activities Committee for June 8, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Appoint the town's alternate representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY27 (July 2026–June 2027).
📋 Proposed
Appoint Megan Crosby as Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote on contract and appoint John Haines as DPW Director for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote on whether to waive town permit or inspection fees for the Central Elementary School project.
💰 Fee amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
Vote on revised sick leave accrual caps: 1,050 hours (35-hr week) or 1,200 hours (40-hr week), shifting accrual from biweekly to monthly.
📋 Proposed
Discuss Select Board meeting schedule for July and August 2026.
📋 Proposed
Vote to authorize the Town Accountant to apply for state Clean Water Act loans/grants for the Community Septic Management Program.
💰 State revolving loan funding available under M.G.L. c.29C
📋 Proposed
Discuss and possibly vote on the FY2026 contract with the East Bridgewater Superior Officers Association (added as amended item #17).
📋 Proposed
Enter executive session for strategy/negotiation with non-union IT Director personnel.
📋 Proposed
Enter executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
East Bridgewater rep, Old Colony Planning Council, and Appalachian Mountain Club reps will discuss a proposed rail trail conversion at 6:05 pm.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to issue an RFP (request for proposals) to lease a Town-owned parcel on Washington Street for a cell tower.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Approve but withhold executive session minutes from public release.
📋 Proposed
Approve updated officers/directors/LLC managers for The Commercial Club at 1 Neilson Avenue.
📋 Proposed
Approve regional cooperative contracts for paper supplies (W.B. Mason) and DPW supplies starting July 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Towns agree to share building, electrical, and plumbing/gas inspectors at no cost to either town for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Ray Ponte requests use of Town Common for a 'Field of Flags' display and roadside signs on municipal property Oct. 7 – Nov. 7.
📋 Proposed
Free outdoor concert featuring Dale and the Duds on the Town Common, Wednesday June 24, 6–8 pm.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for a baby shower at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, June 7, 2026, 10 am–2 pm.
📋 Proposed
Appoint Donna Pattison to Patriotic Activities Committee, June 8, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Appoint town's alternate member to Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY27 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
📋 Proposed
Appoint Megan Crosby as Town Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote to sign contract and appoint John Haines as DPW Director for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Vote on whether to waive municipal permit fees for the Central Elementary School project.
💰 Fee amounts not specified; waiver would reduce town revenue or school project cost.
📋 Proposed
Clarify maximum sick leave caps (1,050 hrs for 35-hr/week, 1,200 hrs for 40-hr/week employees) and shift accrual from biweekly to monthly.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss its July and August 2026 meeting schedule.
📋 Proposed
Vote to authorize the Town Accountant to apply for and execute state clean-water loans/grants under the Community Septic Management Program.
💬 Discussed
Updates on animal control officer resignations, no-solicitation list, TRAC Coordinator discussion, veterans clothing drive, and Memorial Day services.
📋 Proposed
Board will enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the IT Director (non-union personnel).
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices per MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(4).
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; board does not return to open session after executive session.
May 18, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
Julius re-elected Chair, Mullen Vice-Chair, Spagone Jr. Clerk — all unanimous.
💬 Discussed
Board approved the license but final issuance awaits state legislation increasing package store licenses from 3 to 7; one denied applicant has appealed to the ABCC.
📍 626 Bedford Street
💬 Discussed
Town Clerk reported 693 voters turned out — up from the prior year — with no complaints; official results pending acceptance of two write-in positions.
✅ Approved
Board approved administrative revisions to mileage reimbursement, sick-leave accrual (now monthly, cap corrected to 1,050 hours), bereavement leave expansion, and minor clerical corrections.
✅ Approved
Approved amendment adding outdoor entertainment (acoustic, ending by 9 pm) and alcohol service on new patio at 175 North Bedford Street; alteration submitted to ABCC.
📍 175 North Bedford Street
💬 Discussed
Veterans Agent reported ceremonies begin 10 am at the Common, followed by activities at the Commercial Club.
✅ Approved
Board voted to place articles on a future town meeting warrant enabling residents to voluntarily round up excise tax payments to fund emergency assistance for veterans, elderly, and disabled residents.
💬 Discussed
State Department denied adding the library as a passport processing site (likely a misunderstanding); appeal underway with possible help from Congressman Lynch's office; library budget increase tied to state certification, not passport approval.
✅ Approved
Prior open session minutes approved 3-0.
✅ Approved
Executive session minutes approved but not released, 3-0.
✅ Approved
Accepted resignation from the East Bridgewater Arts Council effective May 3, 2026.
✅ Approved
Spagone Jr. appointed as town representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board, which meets annually to approve the county budget.
✅ Approved
Approved one-day liquor license for a wedding reception on May 16, 2026, 12–4 pm at 355 Plymouth Street.
📍 355 Plymouth Street
💬 Discussed
Board discussed holding structured working sessions or a public retreat to set 12-month priorities, improve zoning/housing communication to residents, and better coordinate with the Planning Board following recent town meeting votes on MBTA and zoning articles.
💬 Discussed
Residents can request mosquito spraying starting May 26 at PlymouthMosquito.org or by phone.
💬 Discussed
New parking clerk will discharge 123 old, uncollectible parking tickets to reset the record; requires only a letter from the clerk and no Select Board vote.
💬 Discussed
MMA seeks support for a regional school transportation funding amendment (benefit to EB for Southeastern costs) and opposes a proposed amendment allowing religious organizations to build multifamily housing by right, citing threat to local zoning authority.
💬 Discussed
Senator Brady filed earmarks for East Bridgewater Public Library electoral upgrades and the Council on Aging Grab and Go program; still early in the legislative process.
🗳️ Voted on
Board entered executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, Patrol Officers, and DPW; did not return to open session.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes officer positions at the start of the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Clarifies mileage reimbursement rules so home-to-destination miles are covered on non-regular workdays; removes discretionary meal reimbursement.
📋 Proposed
Updates personal and sick leave accrual to monthly (from biweekly), corrects hour thresholds to 1,050 hrs, and expands bereavement leave to cover domestic partners and more extended family.
📋 Proposed
David Barry seeks to add outdoor entertainment and seating to the existing license at 175 North Bedford Street.
📍 175 North Bedford Street
📋 Proposed
Veterans Agent Christopher Buckley presents the Veterans Municipal Assistance Fund for board discussion or approval.
📋 Proposed
Library Director Karen Urbec and Veterans Agent present the Library Passport Program and its budget for board review.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of four prior Select Board open-session meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Approve but do not release executive session minutes from three prior meetings.
📋 Proposed
Resignation of Paula Churbuck from the Arts Council, effective May 3, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss who will represent East Bridgewater on the Plymouth County Advisory Board in FY27.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license requested for a wedding reception at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, May 16, 2026, noon–4 pm.
📍 355 Plymouth Street
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and approve town-wide planning and zoning priorities for the coming year — could shape future development decisions.
💬 Discussed
Town Administrator will report on the FY2027 Massachusetts Senate budget and its implications for East Bridgewater.
📋 Proposed
Routine parking enforcement update from the Parking Clerk.
📋 Proposed
Board enters executive session to discuss bargaining strategy for five union contracts; outcomes affect town labor costs and tax implications.
May 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Contracts with the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief were approved and signed unanimously (3-0).
✅ Approved
Board approved sale of $5,000,000 in 3.50% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (short-term borrowing) due August 20, 2026, to Truist Securities at par plus a $7,750 premium, financing the new Central Elementary School authorized at November 2025 Town Meeting.
💰 $5,000,000 in notes at 3.50%; $7,750 premium paid by buyer; state school facilities grant offsets a portion of total project cost
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Select Board convenes at JR/SR High School Auditorium to discuss and vote on Annual/Special Town Meeting articles.
📍 JR/SR High School Auditorium
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve and sign employment contracts for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief.
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved issuing $5M in 3.50% Bond Anticipation Notes (short-term borrowing) dated May 15, 2026, payable August 20, 2026, sold to Truist Securities at par plus a $7,750 premium to finance the new Central Elementary School project authorized November 10, 2025.
💰 $5,000,000 in notes at 3.50%; $7,750 premium; G.L. c.70B school facilities grant offsets a portion of project cost