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June 20, 2023
22 recorded votes, 12 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, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: Susan Robinson
Every vote, in order
Approve the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
The minutes record the result as 7–0–1, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Abstained; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-1.” (Motion: Perry)
Reappoint Matthew Casey to the Historical Commission
To reappoint Matthew Casey to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to reappoint Matthew Casey to the Historical Commission, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Reappoint Maureen Minasian to the Open Space Committee
To reappoint Maureen Minasian to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to reappoint Maureen Minasian to the Open Space Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Reappoint Thomas Arrighi to the Parks and Recreation Committee
To reappoint Thomas Arrighi to the Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to reappoint Thomas Arrighi to the Parks and Recreation Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
Reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Planning Board
To reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Planning Board, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Reappoint Steven Geller to the Planning Board
To reappoint Steven Geller to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to reappoint Steven Geller to the Planning Board, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Tree Committee
To reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Tree Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to reappoint Raymond Ajemian to the Tree Committee, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Reappoint Brian Heath to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To reappoint Brian Heath to the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to reappoint Brian Heath to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
Reappoint Milton Morris to the Board of Assessors
To reappoint Milton Morris to the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to reappoint Milton Morris to the Board of Assessors, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Reappoint Ronald Barron to the Board of Assessors
To reappoint Ronald Barron to the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to reappoint Ronald Barron to the Board of Assessors, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Reappoint Christina Porter to the Board of Registrars
To reappoint Christina Porter to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to reappoint Christina Porter to the Board of Registrars, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Moore)
P-2023-033 Amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”
To amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”
The minutes record the result as 7–0, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”. The amendment was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
P-2023-033 Approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic License at 905 Plymouth Street
To approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic License at 905 Plymouth Street
The minutes record the result as 7–0, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic License at 905 Plymouth Street, which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY22-047 Approve Order O-FY22-047
To approve Order O-FY22-047
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 Linde made a motion to approve Order O-FY22-047, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Linde)
O-FY23-060 Approve Order O-FY23-060
To approve Order O-FY23-060
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 McKinnon made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-060, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
O-FY23-061 Approve Order O-FY23-061
To approve Order O-FY23-061
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 Order O-FY23-061, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-062 Approve Order O-FY23-062
To approve Order O-FY23-062
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 Order O-FY23-062, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-063 Approve Order O-FY23-063
To approve Order O-FY23-063
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 Order O-FY23-063, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-064 Approve Order O-FY23-064
To approve Order O-FY23-064
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 McKinnon made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-064, 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: McKinnon)
O-FY23-065 Refer Order O-FY23-065 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-065 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
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 refer Order O-FY23-065 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 - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-066 Retain Order O-FY23-066 at Council level
To retain Order O-FY23-066 at Council level
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 retain Order O-FY23-066 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 - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-066 Adjourn (O-FY23-066)
To adjourn
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 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 - 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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