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June 29, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Absent: Dr. Kevin Perry
Every vote, in order
Approve the June 8, 2021, meeting minutes
To approve the June 8, 2021, meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George Motioned to approve the June 8, 2021, meeting minutes 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-051 Approve Order O-FY21-051
To approve Order O-FY21-051
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to approve Order O-FY21-051 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY21-051 Approve P-2021-013 (O-FY21-051)
To approve P-2021-013
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase motioned to approve P-2021-013 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.” (Motion: Chase)
O-FY21-048 Approve Order O-FY21-048
To approve Order O-FY21-048
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-048 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-049 Approve Order O-FY21-049
To approve Order O-FY21-049
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-049 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-050 Approve Order O-FY21-050
To approve Order O-FY21-050
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-050 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-052 Approve Order O-FY21-052
To approve Order O-FY21-052
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore motioned to approve Order O-FY21-052 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.” (Motion: Moore)
O-FY21-053 Approve Order O-FY21-053
To approve Order O-FY21-053
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to approve Order O-FY21-053 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-055 Declare Order O-FY21-055 an emergency measure
To declare Order O-FY21-055 an emergency measure
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to declare Order O-FY21-055 an emergency measure 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-055 Approve Order O-FY21-055
To approve Order O-FY21-055
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to approve Order O-FY21-055 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: Wood)
D-FY21-010 Refer Ordinance D-FY21-010 to the CEDC and Planning Board
To refer Ordinance D-FY21-010 to the CEDC and Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to refer Ordinance D-FY21-010 to the CEDC and Planning Board 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.” (Motion: George)
D-FY21-011 Refer Ordinance D-FY21-011 to the Rules and Procedures Committee
To refer Ordinance D-FY21-011 to the Rules and Procedures Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to refer Ordinance D-FY21-011 to the Rules and Procedures 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: Wood)
D-FY21-012 Refer Ordinance D-FY21-012 to the Rules and Procedures Committee
To refer Ordinance D-FY21-012 to the Rules and Procedures Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to refer Ordinance D-FY21-012 to the Rules and Procedures Committee 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY21-054 Refer Order O-FY21-054 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY21-054 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to refer Order O-FY21-054 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY21-056 Refer Order O-FY21-056 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY21-056 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood motioned to refer Order O-FY21-056 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; Chase - Yea; Rushton - Yea; Sousa - Yea; Moore - Yea; Wood - Yea; Colombotos - Yea. The motion passed.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY21-010 Adjourn the Town Council meeting at 9:32 p.m
To adjourn the Town Council meeting at 9:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Councilor George motioned to adjourn the Town Council meeting at 9:32 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; Gallagher - Yea; George - Yea. The motion passed.” (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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