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October 25, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Matthew Rushton arrived late (7:09pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
To approve the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
The minutes record the result as 8–0, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Not present at the time of the vote. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Appoint Svetlozar Miloshev to the Cultural Council for the term 2022 to 2025
To appoint Svetlozar Miloshev to the Cultural Council for the term 2022 to 2025
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to appoint Svetlozar Miloshev to the Cultural Council for the term 2022 to 2025, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025
To appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
D-FY23-003 Appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025
To appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025
From the minutes
“Councilor Rushton made a motion to appoint Daniel Greenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term 2022 to 2025, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Rushton)
D-FY23-004 Amend Ordinance D-FY23-004 by changing the word “Commission” to “Committee” in the title and to add “The Committee shall advise town officials and the Town Council, as the appropriating authority, on
To amend Ordinance D-FY23-004 by changing the word “Commission” to “Committee” in the title and to add “The Committee shall advise town officials and the Town Council, as the appropriating authority, on the use of monies collected through any tree cutting mitigation funds the Town may receive.” as the last sentence in Paragraph B
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY23-004 by changing the word “Commission” to “Committee” in the title and to add “The Committee shall advise town officials and the Town Council, as the appropriating authority, on the use of monies collected through any tree cutting mitigation funds the Town may receive.” as the last sentence in Paragraph B. This motion was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
D-FY23-004 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-004 with the amendments
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-004 with the amendments
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-004 with the amendments, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-023 Approve Order O-FY23-023
To approve Order O-FY23-023
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-023, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-024 Approve Order O-FY23-024
To approve Order O-FY23-024
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-024, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-025 Approve Order O-FY23-025
To approve Order O-FY23-025
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-025, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-010 Approve Petition P-2023-010
To approve Petition P-2023-010
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-010, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY23-026 Refer Order O-FY23-026 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-026 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-026 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-027 Refer Order O-FY23-027 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-027 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-027 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-028 Refer Order O-FY23-028 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-028 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-028 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-029 Refer Order O-FY23-029 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-029 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-029 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-030 Refer Order O-FY23-030 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-030 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-030 to the Budget and Finance Committee and Finance Committee which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-030 Adjourn (O-FY23-030)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Left the meeting; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (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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