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April 18, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Fred Chase, Dr. Kevin Perry, William (Bill) Wood, Erik Moore, Mark Linde, Shawn George, Bradford McKinnon, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: Susan Robinson
Every vote, in order
Approve the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the April 4, 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 - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Ratify the appointment of Debbie Campbell Johnson as Bridgewater MA Republican Town Registrar
To ratify the appointment of Debbie Campbell Johnson as Bridgewater MA Republican Town Registrar
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to ratify the appointment of Debbie Campbell Johnson as Bridgewater MA Republican Town Registrar, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
Ratify the appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Commission
To ratify the appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to ratify the appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Commission, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
Ratify the appointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee
To ratify the appointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to ratify the appointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
P-2023-028 Approve the transfer of the Beer & Wine License under Petition P-2023- 028
To approve the transfer of the Beer & Wine License under Petition P-2023- 028
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the transfer of the Beer & Wine License under Petition P-2023- 028, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-029 Approve the Annual Entertainment License under Petition P-2023-029
To approve the Annual Entertainment License under Petition P-2023-029
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Annual Entertainment License under Petition P-2023-029, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-030 Approve the Change of Officers under Petition P-2023-030
To approve the Change of Officers under Petition P-2023-030
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Change of Officers under Petition P-2023-030, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-028 Approve Petition P-2023-028
To approve Petition P-2023-028
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-028, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY23-005 Approve Resolution R-FY23-005
To approve Resolution R-FY23-005
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY23-005, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-054 Refer Order O-FY23-054 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-054 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-054 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
D-FY23-011 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-012 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-012 to Rules & Procedures
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-012 to Rules & Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-012 to Rules & Procedures, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
D-FY23-012 Move into Executive Session (D-FY23-012)
To move into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to move 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 - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Wood - Yea; Robinson - Absent. 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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