East Bridgewater appoints new police chief, approves contracts for department heads
East Bridgewater appoints police chief, approves contracts for department heads. The Select Board unanimously appointed Michael Jenkins as Chief of Police for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and approved multi-year contracts for the IT Director, Town Accountant, Library Director, and DPW
Select Board · Meeting of June 22, 2026
East Bridgewater appoints police chief, approves contracts for department heads. The Select Board unanimously appointed Michael Jenkins as Chief of Police for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and approved multi-year contracts for the IT Director, Town Accountant, Library Director, and DPW Director, each with 2 percent annual salary increases. The Deputy Police Chief contract includes a 3-3-2 percent structure.
The Board also unanimously approved $54,109.68 in ambulance billing abatements and authorized $42,100 in municipal relief transfers and use of $23,083.68 in unspent bond proceeds for facilities projects.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of June 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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