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February 21, 2023
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Fred Chase, Dr. Kevin Perry, William (Bill) Wood, Mark Linde, Shawn George, Bradford McKinnon, Susan Robinson, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: Erik Moore
Every vote, in order
Approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Approve the appointment of Beth Young to the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Beth Young to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the appointment of Beth Young to the Cultural Council, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Approve the appointment of Pat Neary to the Tree Committee
To approve the appointment of Pat Neary to the Tree Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the appointment of Pat Neary to the Tree Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Linde)
Approve the appointment of James Hayes-Bohanan to the Tree Committee
To approve the appointment of James Hayes-Bohanan to the Tree Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to approve the appointment of James Hayes-Bohanan to the Tree Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
D-FY23-007 Approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-007
To approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-007
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-007, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-008 Approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-008
To approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-008
Yes: Chase, George, McKinnon, Perry, WoodNo: Gallagher, Linde, RobinsonAbsent: Moore
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-008, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - No; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - No; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - No. Motion passed 5-3-0.” (Motion: Wood)
P-2023-021 Approve Petition P-2023-021
To approve Petition P-2023-021
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-021, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
P-2023-022 Approve Petition P-2023-022
To approve Petition P-2023-022
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-022, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-023 Approve Petition P-2023-023
To approve Petition P-2023-023
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-023, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
O-FY23-044 Approve Order O-FY23-044
To approve Order O-FY23-044
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-044, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-045 Approve Order O-FY23-045
To approve Order O-FY23-045
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-045, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-046 Approve Order O0FY23-046 (O-FY23-046)
To approve Order O0FY23-046
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O0FY23-046, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-047 Approve Order O-FY23-047
To approve Order O-FY23-047
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-047, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Robinson)
D-FY23-009 Postpone Ordinance D-FY23-009 until the March 21, 2023 Town Council meeting
To postpone Ordinance D-FY23-009 until the March 21, 2023 Town Council meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to postpone Ordinance D-FY23-009 until the March 21, 2023 Town Council meeting, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY23-048 Refer Order O-FY23-048 to Budget and Finance and FinCom
To refer Order O-FY23-048 to Budget and Finance and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-048 to Budget and Finance and FinCom, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY23-005 Refer Resolution R-FY23-005 to Budget and Finance and FinCom
To refer Resolution R-FY23-005 to Budget and Finance and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Resolution R-FY23-005 to Budget and Finance and FinCom, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Town of Bridgewater Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-049 Refer Order O-FY23-049 to Rules and Procedures
To refer Order O-FY23-049 to Rules and Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-049 to Rules and Procedures, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-049 Enter into Executive Session (O-FY23-049)
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to enter into Executive Session which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Absent; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Yea. 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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