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May 9, 2023
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Fred Chase, Dr. Kevin Perry, Dr. Paul Murphy, Erik Moore, Mark Linde, Shawn George, Bradford McKinnon, Susan Robinson, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, George, Linde, McKinnon, Moore, PerryAbstained: Murphy, Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the April 18, 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; Murphy - Abstained; Robinson - Abstained. Motion passed 7-0-2.” (Motion: George)
For Erik Moore for President
To for Erik Moore for President
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion for Erik Moore for President, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
Appoint David Wolohojian to the Conant Trust Fund Committee
To appoint David Wolohojian to the Conant Trust Fund Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to appoint David Wolohojian to the Conant Trust Fund 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY24-001 Budget Order O-FY24-001
To Budget Order O-FY24-001
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to Budget Order O-FY24-001, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Take Committee Reports out of order and combine with E. under Legislation for Action
To take Committee Reports out of order and combine with E. under Legislation for Action
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to take Committee Reports out of order and combine with E. under Legislation for Action. This motion 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
O-FY24-002 Approve Budget Order O-FY24-002
To approve Budget Order O-FY24-002
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Budget Order O-FY24-002, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-003 Approve Budget Order O-FY24-003
To approve Budget Order O-FY24-003
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Budget Order O-FY24-003, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-004 Approve Budget Order O-FY24-004
To approve Budget Order O-FY24-004
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Budget Order O-FY24-004, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-049 Take Order O-FY23-049 out of order
To take Order O-FY23-049 out of order
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson made a motion to take Order O-FY23-049 out of order, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Robinson)
O-FY23-049 Continue Order O-FY23-049 to a date certain
To continue Order O-FY23-049 to a date certain
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 continue Order O-FY23-049 to a date certain, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - No. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-005 Approve Budget Order O-FY24-005
To approve Budget Order O-FY24-005
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Budget Order O-FY24-005, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-054 Approve Order O-FY23-054
To approve Order O-FY23-054
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-054, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-010 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-010
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-010
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-010, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-011 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-011
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-011
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-011, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-006 Refer Order O-FY24-006 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY24-006 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-006 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-007 Refer Order O-FY24-007 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY24-007 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-007 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-055 Refer Order O-FY23-055 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-055 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-055 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-056 Refer Order O-FY23-056 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-056 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-056 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-057 Refer Order O-FY23-057 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-057 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-057 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-058 Refer Order O-FY23-058 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-058 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-058 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
D-FY23-013 Refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-013 to CED and Planning Baord
To refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-013 to CED and Planning Baord
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY23-013 to CED and Planning Baord, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
R-FY23-007 Retain Resolution R-FY23-007 at council level
To retain Resolution R-FY23-007 at council level
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to retain Resolution R-FY23-007 at council level, 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
R-FY23-007 Move into Executive Session (R-FY23-007)
To move into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 9-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
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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