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Town Council Meeting - 06/16/2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Bridgewater Tackles Water Crisis: Drought, Infrastructure, and Library Funding Dominate Council Discussions
The town council extensively discussed the ongoing water crisis, including the level two drought, water usage, and infrastructure issues. Updates were provided on the Middleboro interconnection, with potential for extension, and ongoing work on treatment systems for wells 10A and 10B. The town is exploring alternative water sources, including a potential agreement with Brockton's water treatment plant. Residents voiced concerns about water usage, the need for a building moratorium, and the impact of proposed budget cuts on the library's ability to maintain services and certification. The council is planning a water forum for residents to address concerns and questions.
Bridgewater Town Council Votes to Amend Minutes, Correct Vote Record
The town council held a discussion regarding an amendment to the minutes to include two letters that were read into the record at a previous meeting. Concerns were raised about whether these letters should be part of the minutes or attached as an exhibit. Ultimately, the council voted to attach the letters to the minutes. The council also addressed a discrepancy in the vote count for the reappointments, noting that the minutes reflected a different outcome than how two members voted. Finally, the council unanimously approved the amended minutes.
Bridgewater Community Preservation Committee Outlines CPA Impact and Funding
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) presented an overview of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and its implementation in Bridgewater. They detailed funding sources, eligible project categories (open space, historic preservation, recreation, community housing), and the committee's process for funding recommendations. The presentation highlighted completed projects and ongoing initiatives, emphasizing the importance of CPA funding for preserving the town's character and enhancing community resources. They also discussed the town's adoption of CPA in 2005, funded by a surcharge and state match, and provided an overview of the budget allocation, including the required set-asides for specific categories.
Bridgewater Council Debates Downtown Blight Declaration, Refers to Committee Amidst Property Value Concerns
The council considered an ordinance (O FY26051) to declare a downtown quarter in Bridgewater as a blight area. Amendments were made to the ordinance, including changing the sponsor's name and replacing "downtown corridor" with "areas as shown in exhibit A maps one and two" to specify the affected zones. Further amendments were made to add "ED" to "blight area" and "blighted" in the title and second whereas clause. The ordinance was then referred to the CED committee for further discussion. During the discussion, concerns were raised about the negative impact of declaring a blight area on property values and whether it would affect residential properties. Supporters argued that it could open opportunities for funding to improve blighted areas. Another ordinance (DFY26009) regarding zoning ordinance amendment was referred to CED and Planning Board. A third zoning ordinance (DFY26018) to amend words pertaining to the town council was referred to the planning board and CEDC, with concerns raised about the town council's role in zoning matters and the need for water impact studies.
Bridgewater Town Council Grapples with FY27 Budget Challenges, Discusses Service Reductions and Funding Allocation
The town council discussed the FY27 budget and its impact on town services, including potential reductions in hours for town hall staff due to a difficult budget. The town manager emphasized the need for community patience and advocacy for future budgets. The council also reviewed year-end budget transfers for the water, sewer, and transfer station enterprise funds, as well as the general fund and contractual buyouts. The CPA reserve accounts for FY2027 were also discussed, with an estimated income of $1,097,250 and allocation of funds for community housing, open space, and historic preservation.
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Planning Board / CED Joint Meeting - 06/24/2026
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Community Preservation Committee - 06/24/2026
Board of Health - 06/24/2026
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