Town Council Meeting - 08/11/2026

The Town Council meeting of Bridgewater, MA, held on August 11, 2026, included significant discussions on procurement and budget matters. A key focus was the ratification and funding of the Bridgewater Firefighters Local 2611 contract following a lengthy arbitration process. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract funding, with detailed financial analysis presented on potential funding sources such as the stabilization and ambulance funds. Additionally, the council addressed several budget reallocations, including transfers within the library and finance departments, and accepted a $60,000 gift from the Leeki family trust for cultural events. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects, notably updates on the water filtration system commissioning and related infrastructure work, with ongoing coordination for inter-municipal water agreements. Zoning ordinance amendments concerning data centers and business district regulations were discussed and referred for further review. The council also considered policies related to public safety technology, including license plate reader cameras, and procedural matters such as open meeting law compliance. Motions were passed to refer various items to committees for further action, and the meeting concluded with a move to executive session.