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June 8, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 25, 2021, as amended
To approve the Town Council meeting minutes from May 25, 2021, as amended
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Town Council meeting minutes from May 25, 2021, as amended, 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)
O-FY21-045 Approve Order O-FY21-045
To approve Order O-FY21-045
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-045 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-FY21-009 Approve Resolution R-FY21-009
To approve Resolution R-FY21-009
Yes: Chase, Moore, Perry, WoodNo: Colombotos, Gallagher, George, Rushton, Sousa
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to approve Resolution R-FY21-009 which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with results recorded as follows: George - Nay; Gallagher - Nay; Perry - Yea; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Nay; Sousa - Nay; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Nay. The motion failed 4-5.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY21-010 Approve Resolution R-FY21-010
To approve Resolution R-FY21-010
From the minutes
“Councilor George 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: George)
O-FY21-050 Recommend Order O-FY21-050 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To recommend Order O-FY21-050 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to recommend Order O-FY21-050 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee 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-FY21-052 Recommend Order O-FY21-052 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To recommend Order O-FY21-052 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to recommend Order O-FY21-052 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee 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-FY21-053 Recommend Order O-FY21-053 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To recommend Order O-FY21-053 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to recommend Order O-FY21-053 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee 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-FY21-053 Discuss “Citizen Comments” after 10 p.m
To discuss “Citizen Comments” after 10 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to discuss “Citizen Comments” after 10 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)
R-FY21-010 Discuss “Council Comments” after 10 p.m
To discuss “Council Comments” after 10 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to discuss “Council Comments” 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 Adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:26 p.m
To adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:26 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to adjourn the Town Council meeting at 10:26 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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