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July 11, 2023
10 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 June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, George, Linde, McKinnon, Moore, Murphy, PerryAbstained: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the June 20, 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 - Yea; Robinson - Abstained. Motion passed 8-0-1.” (Motion: George)
Reappoint Nathan Schofield to the Finance Committee
To reappoint Nathan Schofield to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to reappoint Nathan Schofield to the 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
Reappoint Michael Flaherty to Park and Recreation
To reappoint Michael Flaherty to Park and Recreation
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to reappoint Michael Flaherty to Park and Recreation, 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
Reappoint Michael MacDonald to the Planning Board
To reappoint Michael MacDonald to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to reappoint Michael MacDonald to the Planning Board, 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Chase)
O-FY23-066 Approve Order O-FY23-066
To approve Order O-FY23-066
The minutes record the result as 6–3, 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 approve Order O-FY23-066 , which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken on the motion to approve with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - No George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - No; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - No. Motion passed 6-3.” (Motion: Chase)
D-FY23-013 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-013 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-013 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-013 to advertising, 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY24-002 Refer Ordinance D-FY24-002 to Rules & Procedures
To refer Ordinance D-FY24-002 to Rules & Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY24-002 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; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY24-001 Refer Resolution R-FY24-001 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Resolution R-FY24-001 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Resolution R-FY24-001 to Budget and 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
To refer Resolution R-FY24-001 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Resolution R-FY24-001 to Budget and 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 - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY24-001 Adjourn (R-FY24-001)
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 - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yes. Motion passed 9-0.” (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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