Rules & Procedures Committee - 7/1/2026

The Town of Bridgewater Rules & Procedures Committee met remotely on July 1, 2026, to discuss several administrative and legislative items. Key procurement-related discussions included updates to the town's ethics training requirements for employees, ensuring compliance with current processes and union considerations. The committee also reviewed a proposed ordinance concerning water supply capacity and development review, which faced delays due to state-level concerns related to MBTA legislation and permitting processes. Additionally, the committee examined amendments to terms and appointment authorities for various town boards and committees, including the finance committee, with particular attention to maintaining appropriate appointing powers among the town council, town manager, and town clerk. The committee voted to retain the water supply ordinance and board term amendments at the committee level for further clarification and input before advancing to the full council. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting.