East Bridgewater Arts Council approved its FY2025 annual report and processed grant vouchers. Members present, Erin Dzierzak, Jennifer Cullen, Shelley Bonomi, Eugene Caruso, and Stephen Benjamin, discussed community engagement opportunities and reviewed MCC grant recipients for the town newsletter.
East Bridgewater Select Board accepts Whitmarsh Lane Extension as town public way, with final approval expected from Town Meeting on May 11. In a series of unanimous votes, the board also authorized foreclosure proceedings for a delinquent N. Bedford Street property with unpaid taxes dating to 2002
East Bridgewater Library Board approves routine reports as circulation rises. The Library Board of Trustees approved the March Scribe's Report and Director's Report at its April 13 meeting, with Director Karen Urbec reporting circulation gains and the library's enrollment in the Massachusetts
Council on Aging unanimously approves signing authority for David Sheedy. The unanimous vote, on motion by Member Kathleen Cavanagh and seconded by Lisa DeAngelo, grants Sheedy authority to execute bills and payroll documents. Director Susan Prendergast reported the council submitted a $16,000
The East Bridgewater Board of Health approved a $30,341.60 septic betterment loan and addressed staffing concerns with Town Administrator Charlie Seelig and Select Board officials. Vice Chair Robert Lyons explained board participation in TRAC meetings, noting members attend when schedules permit
Planning Board backs North Bedford housing overlay for MBTA compliance. East Bridgewater's Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the North Bedford Street Housing Overlay District, a zoning amendment designed to address the state's identification of the town as noncompliant with MBTA
East Bridgewater Patriotic Activities Committee closes military banner program. The initiative honored residents who served in the military through approximately 140 banners, but the committee determined resources are not available to continue or replace damaged banners. Chairman Paul L. Connell
East Bridgewater Historical Commission votes to deny demolition of Millett Cottage. The Historical Commission voted 6-0 to deny a March 30 demolition permit application for the property at 54 Plymouth Street, designated as historically significant and located in the town's Common Historic District.
East Bridgewater Historical Commission closes public hearing on proposed Millett Cottage demolition. The commission held a public hearing March 30 on a proposed demolition order for the Millett Cottage at 54 Plymouth Street, a significant historic building designated under town bylaws. Property
East Bridgewater's Personnel Policy Review Committee holds organizational meeting, identifies policy gaps. The eight-member committee unanimously elected Megan Crosby as chair and Melanie Dean as secretary at the March 26 meeting, with all members present. The committee identified priority areas
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