Finance Committee - 10/27/2026

The Town of Bridgewater Finance Committee met on October 27, 2026. Members approved the October 20 minutes and continued discussion of the residential factor until the next meeting, when Shelley is expected to provide information on the still-in-progress calculations. The committee voted unanimously to recommend acceptance of a $3,500 Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging grant for the Bridgewater Council on Aging (Order OFY-27-028). No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

The committee discussed appointments to a proposed seven-member override committee, which would assess the town’s current and projected finances, consider whether an override might be necessary, and support public education. The committee approved the chair’s nomination to represent the Finance Committee and began a roll-call vote on Dr. Bennett’s nomination, though the transcript does not capture its completion. Members also requested clarification from town officials on the budget shortfall, including the cited estimate of $2–3 million, and sought current and projected financial updates.