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December 3, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Fred Chase, Adelene Ellenberg, Mark Linde, Mary McGrath, Bradford McKinnon, Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Kevin Perry, Sonya Striggles
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Take H. Presentations out of order
To take H. Presentations out of order
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to take H. Presentations out of order, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Linde)
O-FY25-023 Approve Order O-FY25-023 and set a tax rate of 1
To approve Order O-FY25-023 and set a tax rate of 1
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-023 and set a tax rate of 1. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Linde)
D-FY25-001 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-001 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-001 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-001 to advertising, which was duly seconded by Councilor McGrath. A voice vote was taken on the motion to refer to advertising, with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: McGrath)
D-FY25-006 Amend by striking the last sentence in Section 2-12 (a). Councilor Chase noted that we have 3 pending charter changes and one is a recall amendment which mimics to what the councilor wants to strike.
To amend by striking the last sentence in Section 2-12 (a). Councilor Chase noted that we have 3 pending charter changes and one is a recall amendment which mimics to what the councilor wants to strike. Thinks it is inconsistent with what is in process to be ratified by the legislator. Councilor Ellenberg's Amendment fails for lack of a second. Councilor Murphy made a motion to amend to change “his” to “them” in Section 2-12 (a)
From the minutes
“Councilor Ellenberg made a motion to amend by striking the last sentence in Section 2-12 (a). Councilor Chase noted that we have 3 pending charter changes and one is a recall amendment which mimics to what the councilor wants to strike. Thinks it is inconsistent with what is in process to be ratified by the legislator. Councilor Ellenberg's Amendment fails for lack of a second. Councilor Murphy made a motion to amend to change “his” to “them” in Section 2-12 (a). This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken on the motion to amend, with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Ellenberg, second: Linde)
D-FY25-007 Amend to refer Ordinance D-FY25-007 to advertising
To amend to refer Ordinance D-FY25-007 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to amend to refer Ordinance D-FY25-007 to advertising, this was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken on the motion to amend, with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Linde)
O-FY25-032 Refer Order O-FY25-032 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY25-032 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to refer Order O-FY25-032 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor McKinnon. A voice vote was taken on the motion to amend, with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: McKinnon)
O-FY25-032 Adjourn (O-FY25-032)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded by Councilor Chase. A voice vote was taken on the motion to amend, with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Chase)
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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