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June 6, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Absent: Dennis Gallagher
Every vote, in order
Approve the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
The minutes record the result as 8–0–1, 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 May 23, 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Abstained. Motion passed 8-0-1.” (Motion: George)
Approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation Committee
To approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Approve the reappointment of Eileen Prisco to the Conservation Committee
To approve the reappointment of Eileen Prisco to the Conservation Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the reappointment of Eileen Prisco to the Conservation 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Approve the reappointment of Lorraine Carrozza to the Disability Commission
To approve the reappointment of Lorraine Carrozza to the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the reappointment of Lorraine Carrozza to the Disability 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy Commission
To approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-012 Amend under 10-D5-2: replace “appl” with “apply”
To amend under 10-D5-2: replace “appl” with “apply”
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to amend under 10-D5-2: replace “appl” with “apply”, 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-012 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-012
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-012
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-012, 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-052 Approve Order O-FY23-052
To approve Order O-FY23-052
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-052, 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-061 Refer Order O-FY23-061 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-061 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-061 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-062 Refer Order O-FY23-062 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-062 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-062 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-063 Refer Order O-FY23-063 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-063 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-063 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
O-FY23-064 Refer Order O-FY23-064 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-064 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-064 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-064 Adjourn (O-FY23-064)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - 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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