Board of Health elects Rob Lyons Chair during May reorganization. Andrew Hudson, Rob Lyons, and Tom Duquette Jr., the board's three members, restructured their officer positions; Lyons moved from Vice Chair to Chair with one abstention, Hudson shifted from Chair to Clerk, and Duquette ascended to
Select Board approves updates to town personnel policies. The board unanimously backed revisions to employee benefits, travel reimbursement, and leave policies presented by Assistant Town Administrator Rebecca Johnson on behalf of the Personnel Policy Review Committee. Approved changes include
Commission addresses Millet Cottage replacement concerns. The Historical Commission heard from abutters Bill Dowling and Lindy Snow about a proposed Raised Ranch replacement for the Millet Cottage at 54 Plymouth Street that may not comply with historical district standards, with unresolved
Arts Council unanimously votes to expand the council's signatory authority for payroll and bill authorizations. The council designated Erin Dzierzak, Jennifer Cullen, Shelley Bonomi, and Eugene Caruso as signatories for the council's grant payment operations. Shelley Bonomi will assume
The Central School Building Committee unanimously approved a $4.3 million construction management amendment during its May 12 meeting. The amendment brings the revised CM contract to $4,346,566, covering general conditions and site work. The committee also unanimously approved April project
East Bridgewater approves $58.8 million fiscal 2027 budget, rejects housing overlay. Finance Committee Chair David Walsh's FY27 budget passed without debate, while voters rejected both the North Bedford Street Housing Overlay District (149 yes, 220 no) and a B-4 to B-2 rezoning (127 yes, 204 no).
Select Board approves police contracts and school bond financing. The East Bridgewater Select Board unanimously approved new contracts for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief during the May 11 meeting. In related action, the board approved the sale of $5,000,000 in General Obligation Bond
Old Colony transportation committee unanimously approves $405 million five-year regional infrastructure program. The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee unanimously approved the FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program at its May 7 meeting, which includes $405 million for 16 road
Council on Aging receives level FY27 funding, plans officer elections in June. The board met on May 5 to hear Director Susan Prendergast report completion of FY26 formula grant funding and confirmation that Massachusetts will level-fund Councils on Aging for the coming fiscal year at $16 per person
East Bridgewater Patriotic Activities Committee orders flag poles and lights for Memorial Day. Chairman Paul L. Connell reported he has ordered ten additional 9-foot flag poles, new gazebo buntings, and decorative lighting for the town common. The committee discussed the Veterans Banner Program and
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