Town Council Special Meeting - 8/10/2026

The Town Council of Bridgewater, MA held a special meeting on August 10, 2026, primarily to address concerns arising from a recent Massachusetts Office of Inspector General report regarding the town manager's prior employment in Norfolk. The report detailed multiple failures related to procurement oversight, financial controls, and supervision. During the meeting, residents expressed concerns about the town manager's past procurement and financial management practices and urged the council to take appropriate action. The council moved to an executive session to discuss the professional competence and potential discipline or dismissal of the town manager. A unanimous vote was taken to enter executive session, after which the meeting was adjourned. No specific procurement contract awards or budget decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion centered on procurement compliance and oversight issues related to the town manager's past conduct.