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December 5, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Fred Chase, Dr. Kevin Perry, Dr. Paul Murphy, Mark Linde, Shawn George, Bradford McKinnon, Susan Robinson, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: Erik Moore
Every vote, in order
Approve the November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the November 21, 2023 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
O-FY24-017 Approve Order O-FY24-017
To approve Order O-FY24-017
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-017, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-017 Take Discussions out of turn (O-FY24-017)
To take Discussions out of turn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to take Discussions out of turn, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-015 Approve Order O-FY24-015
To approve Order O-FY24-015
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-015, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-016 Approve Order O-FY24-016
To approve Order O-FY24-016
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-016, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY24-003 Continue Resolution R-FY24-003 to the next meeting
To continue Resolution R-FY24-003 to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to continue Resolution R-FY24-003 to the next meeting, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-018 Refer Order O-FY24-018 to Strategic Planning
To refer Order O-FY24-018 to Strategic Planning
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-018 to Strategic Planning, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-019 Refer Order O-FY24-019 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY24-019 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-019 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-020 Refer Order O-FY24-020 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY24-020 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-020 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY24-020 Adjourn (O-FY24-020)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded. A roll call vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Absent; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - 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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