DEIB Committee Meeting - 03/24/2026

The Town of Bridgewater, MA DEIB Committee held a meeting on March 24, 2026, primarily focused on preparing a presentation for the town council regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts. The committee discussed the history and strategic goals of the DEIB committee, including conducting annual equity audits and community education campaigns. They also addressed challenges related to flying the Pride and Juneteenth flags, noting political resistance from some town council members and the upcoming election that could affect council composition and support for DEIB initiatives. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this meeting. The committee planned to schedule the next meeting in mid-April and tabled further discussion on a belonging survey to a future session.