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March 26, 2024
21 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, Bradford McKinnon, Susan Robinson, Dennis Gallagher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
To approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Absent at the Time of the vote; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Perry)
Reappoint Paula Bracken and Lorraine Carrozza to the S.A.V.E. Committee
To reappoint Paula Bracken and Lorraine Carrozza to the S.A.V.E. Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to reappoint Paula Bracken and Lorraine Carrozza to the S.A.V.E. Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Absent at the Time of the vote; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: George, second: Murphy)
Appoint Paul Battista to the Housing Authority
To appoint Paul Battista to the Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to appoint Paul Battista to the Housing Authority, which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Absent at the Time of the vote; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Murphy)
Approve the ratification of Laurie Guerrini to Finance Director
To approve the ratification of Laurie Guerrini to Finance Director
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy made a motion to approve the ratification of Laurie Guerrini to Finance Director, which was duly seconded by Councilor Gallagher. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Gallagher)
Approve the ratification of John Schlatz to Fire Chief
To approve the ratification of John Schlatz to Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the ratification of John Schlatz to Fire Chief, which was duly seconded by Councilor Gallagher. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Gallagher)
D-FY24-004 Continue Proposed Zoning Amendment Ordinance D-FY24-004 to the next Town Council meeting, April 9, 2024 at 7:15pm
To continue Proposed Zoning Amendment Ordinance D-FY24-004 to the next Town Council meeting, April 9, 2024 at 7:15pm
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to continue Proposed Zoning Amendment Ordinance D-FY24-004 to the next Town Council meeting, April 9, 2024 at 7:15pm. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Robinson. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Robinson)
P-2024-017 Approve Petition P-2024-017
To approve Petition P-2024-017
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2024-017, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
P-2024-017 Take N. New Business out of order
To take N. New Business out of order
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to take N. New Business out of order. This was duly seconded by Councilor McKinnon. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: McKinnon)
O-FY24-039 Refer Order O-FY24-039 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
To refer Order O-FY24-039 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY24-039 to Budget & Finance and FinCom, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
D-FY24-006 Refer to Rules & Procedures (D-FY24-006)
To refer to Rules & Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to refer to Rules & Procedures, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Perry)
D-FY24-006 Be added as a co-sponsor to General Ordinance D-FY24-006
To be added as a co-sponsor to General Ordinance D-FY24-006
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to be added as a co-sponsor to General Ordinance D-FY24-006, which was duly seconded by Councilor George. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: George)
O-FY24-028 Vote a) through e) together (O-FY24-028)
To vote a) through e) together
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to vote a) through e) together, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Linde)
O-FY24-028 Approve a) through e) (O-FY24-028)
To approve a) through e)
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve a) through e) which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
O-FY24-036 Approve Order O-FY24-036
To approve Order O-FY24-036
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-036, which was duly seconded by Councilor George. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: George)
O-FY24-037 Approve Order O-FY24-037
To approve Order O-FY24-037
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-037, which was duly seconded by Councilor Gallagher. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Gallagher)
O-FY24-038 Approve Order O-FY24-038
To approve Order O-FY24-038
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY24-038, which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Murphy)
R-FY24-005 Approve Resolution R-FY24-005
To approve Resolution R-FY24-005
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY24-005, which was duly seconded by Councilor Gallagher. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Chase, second: Gallagher)
P-2024-018 Approve Petition P-2024-018
To approve Petition P-2024-018
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2024-018, which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Murphy)
D-FY24-003 Refer Proposed Zoning Ordinance D-FY24-003
To refer Proposed Zoning Ordinance D-FY24-003
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Proposed Zoning Ordinance D-FY24-003, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
D-FY22-008 Refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY22-008 to Advertising
To refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY22-008 to Advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to refer Proposed Ordinance D-FY22-008 to Advertising, which was duly seconded by Councilor George. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Gallagher, second: George)
D-FY22-008 Adjourn (D-FY22-008)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Yea; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: George, second: Perry)
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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