Central School Building Committee approves design development for MSBA submission. The East Bridgewater committee voted unanimously March 24 to approve 100 percent design development for April 1 submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Project costs have held steady at
East Bridgewater Select Board hears new cell tower proposal, advances zoning articles. The board received a presentation from Verizon representative Samuel Tweedale regarding a possible 155-foot cell tower lease at town property on Washington Street, with members agreeing to seek departmental input
Old Colony MPO approves revised transportation improvement program. The regional planning organization voted unanimously on March 17 to adopt the preferred scenario for its 2027-2031 transportation improvement program, maintaining existing projects and focusing on geographic balance across member
East Bridgewater Christmas Parade Committee approves 2026 theme and equipment purchase. Committee Chair Meaghan McGlinchey presided as the board unanimously adopted the parade theme "A Very Merry North Pole Christmas" and approved purchase of walkie-talkies antenna equipment for improved
Council on Aging accepts February minutes and hears the Director's report. Director Susan Prendergast announced receipt of the third installment of the Fiscal Year 2026 state formula grant, representing 17.33 percent of annual funding. Two vocational students from Southeastern Regional Vocational
Chair Gina Williams and the Central School Building Committee approve $3.9 million pre-loading contract. The committee unanimously awarded the early bid package to JR Vinargo for site preparation and material delivery at the proposed new school facility. The committee also approved invoices of
East Bridgewater Select Board backs $1.5 million YMCA federal grant application. The Board unanimously signed a support letter for the Old Colony YMCA East Bridgewater Branch's HUD Economic Development Initiative grant to renovate the facility and expand programming for seniors and families. The
East Bridgewater Library Board unanimously approves director conference funding and annual report. The Library Board of Trustees approved motion by Jennifer Lonergan to allocate professional development funds for Director Karen Urbec to attend the Public Library Conference. The board also
Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee holds quarterly planning meeting. The committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and received an update that the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization voted February 17 to endorse Amendment 2 to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement
The East Bridgewater Board of Health unanimously approved the 2025 annual report and routine permits at a March 2 meeting. Chair Andrew Hudson presided with Vice Chair Rob Lyons and Clerk Tom Duquette, Jr, along with Health Agent Mike Soares and Administrative Assistant Sandra Abban. The board