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May 25, 2021
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Dennis Gallagher, Erik Moore, Fred Chase, William (Bill) Wood, Shawn George, Matthew Rushton, Francis Sousa, Peter Colombotos, Dr. Kevin Perry
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Town Council meeting minutes from May 11, 2021
To approve the Town Council meeting minutes from May 11, 2021
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Town Council meeting minutes from May 11, 2021, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-009 Approve the Charter Review Committee - 30 Day Extension of Term Appointment
To approve the Charter Review Committee - 30 Day Extension of Term Appointment
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Charter Review Committee - 30 Day Extension of Term Appointment which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2021-011 Continue the hearing on 6/8/2021 at 7:10 p.m
To continue the hearing on 6/8/2021 at 7:10 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to continue the hearing on 6/8/2021 at 7:10 p.m. which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Chase)
P-2021-012 Approve Petition P-2021-012
To approve Petition P-2021-012
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to approve Petition P-2021-012 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Chase)
O-FY21-042 Approve Order O-FY21-042
To approve Order O-FY21-042
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY21-042 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-043 Approve Order O-FY21-043
To approve Order O-FY21-043
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY21-043 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-044 Approve Order O-FY21-044
To approve Order O-FY21-044
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-044 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-046 Approve Order O-FY21-046
To approve Order O-FY21-046
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-046 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-047 Approve Order O-FY21-047
To approve Order O-FY21-047
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-047 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-007 Approve Resolution R-FY21-007
To approve Resolution R-FY21-007
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Resolution R-FY21-007 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-008 Approve Resolution R-FY21-008
To approve Resolution R-FY21-008
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Resolution R-FY21-008 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-048 Refer Order O-FY21-048 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees
To refer Order O-FY21-048 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to refer Order O-FY21-048 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-049 Refer Order O-FY21-049 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees
To refer Order O-FY21-049 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to refer Order O-FY21-049 to the Budget & Finance and Finance Committees which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-051 Declare intent to lay out the way
To declare intent to lay out the way
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to declare intent to lay out the way which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-051 Refer Order O-FY21-051 to the Planning Board
To refer Order O-FY21-051 to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to refer Order O-FY21-051 to the Planning Board which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY21-009 Amend Resolution R-FY21-009
To amend Resolution R-FY21-009
Yes: Chase, Colombotos, Gallagher, George, Moore, Perry, Rushton, SousaNo: Wood
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to amend Resolution R-FY21-009 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Nay; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-009 Keep discussion of Resolution R-FY21-009 at the Town Council level
To keep discussion of Resolution R-FY21-009 at the Town Council level
Yes: Chase, Colombotos, George, Moore, Perry, Rushton, Sousa, WoodNo: Gallagher
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to keep discussion of Resolution R-FY21-009 at the Town Council level which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Nay; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY21-009 Take discussion passed 10 p.m (R-FY21-009)
To take discussion passed 10 p.m
Yes: Chase, Colombotos, Gallagher, George, Moore, Perry, Rushton, SousaNo: Wood
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to take discussion passed 10 p.m. which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Nay; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-010 Discuss Resolution R-FY21-010 after 10 p.m
To discuss Resolution R-FY21-010 after 10 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to discuss Resolution R-FY21-010 after 10 p.m. which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-010 Approve Resolution R-FY21-010
To approve Resolution R-FY21-010
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher motioned to approve Resolution R-FY21-010 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
R-FY21-010 Discuss items O, P, Q, and R past 10:30 p.m. the motion
To discuss items O, P, Q, and R past 10:30 p.m. the motion
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to discuss items O, P, Q, and R past 10:30 p.m. the motion was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY21-007 Adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:47 p.m
To adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:47 p.m. which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Moore - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Chase - Yea; Chase - Yea; Perry - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
From the Bridgewater Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Town of Bridgewater Town Council page (bridgewaterma.gov); Paul Murphy from his MIT staff page. Mark Linde from a BTV (Bridgewater access TV) “Candidate’s Corner” video. Mary McGrath and Michaela Spagone from the Town of Bridgewater video of the September 15, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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