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August 8, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 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, Susan Robinson, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: Bradford McKinnon
Every vote, in order
Approve the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Absent; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-059 The motion to include the conditions set by the Planning Board
To the motion to include the conditions set by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made an amendment to the motion to include the conditions set by the Planning Board, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
P-2024-001 Amend the Petition to reflect the name to read “Champions”
To amend the Petition to reflect the name to read “Champions”
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to amend the Petition to reflect the name to read “Champions”, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2024-001 Approve Petition P-2024-001
To approve Petition P-2024-001
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2024-001, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-013 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-013
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-013
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-013, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
R-FY24-001 Approve Resolution R-FY24-001
To approve Resolution R-FY24-001
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY24-001, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
O-FY23-065 Approve Order O-FY23-065
To approve Order O-FY23-065
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-065, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Perry)
O-FY24-008 Approve Order O-FY24-008
To approve Order O-FY24-008
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-008, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-008 Retain items a) to e) below at Council
To retain items a) to e) below at Council
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to retain items a) to e) below at Council, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-009 Refer Order O-FY24-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY24-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-009 Adjourn (O-FY24-009)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Absent; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Yea. Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm. In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Town of Bridgewater Home Rule Charter and Town Council Rules and Procedures, the Town Council assembled voted, at their meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, to approve the aforementioned minutes, as submitted.” (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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