Central School Building Committee approves $85,000 exterior bathroom addition. Voting unanimously on July 14, the committee added the gender-neutral, handicap-accessible stall to the project scope, funding it through value-engineering offsets. The construction effort is 90 percent through its
East Bridgewater Arts Council approves FY2026 grantee payments and discusses strategic initiatives. With four members present — Erin Dzierzak, Jennifer Cullen, Shelley Bonomi, and Eugene Caruso — the council heard Jennifer Cullen's report on a Massachusetts Cultural Council fundraising meeting
East Bridgewater Library Board approves director contract amendment with raises. The Board unanimously approved an amended contract for Director Karen Urbec providing a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for each of the contract's three years. The move came during the Board's July 13 meeting,
East Bridgewater Select Board approves personnel contracts and appointments with federal funding for license plate cameras. The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Casey Arsenault as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2029, and renewed three-year contracts for Library Services Director
East Bridgewater Zoning Board sets August meeting to review rules and regulations. The board met on July 1 with three of five members present, unanimously approving meeting minutes from November 5 and December 10, 2025. No hearings or applications were scheduled. The board will convene again August
Central School Building Committee approves design changes, submits 60 percent documents to MSBA. Chair Gina Williams presided as the committee unanimously passed value engineering measures addressing a 577,442 dollar budget overrun: eliminating gymnasium skylights, replacing a folding partition
East Bridgewater Christmas Parade Committee confirms Myles & Dale as returning commentators for the event. The committee voted unanimously on the decision at its June 25 meeting. Committee Secretary Cathy Irving and Treasurer Jackie Marsh reported approval of prior meeting minutes and a current
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
East Bridgewater Historical Commission votes to allow demolition of 479 Central Street home. The Commission voted 6-0 to approve the demolition, with Commission Chairman Dale R. Julius abstaining due to a family connection to the property. The two-family residence is listed as built in 1927 on town
Conservation Commission approves pool and patio at 95 Hayward Road with wetlands safeguards. The Commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for applicant Henry Mitchell Jr.'s above-ground pool and patio, requiring a 16-inch berm between the pool and nearby wetlands to prevent direct