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June 3, 2025
34 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Adelene Ellenberg, Marilee Hunt, Sean Kennedy, Mark Linde, Johnny Loreti, Mary McGrath, Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Kevin Perry, Sonya Striggles
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from May 20
To approve the meeting minutes from May 20
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from May 20, which was duly seconded by Councilor Kennedy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Kennedy)
Approve the appointment of Kris Fabroski to Alternate Member of the Planning Board
To approve the appointment of Kris Fabroski to Alternate Member of the Planning Board
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the appointment of Kris Fabroski to Alternate Member of the Planning Board, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
Approve the appointment of Timothy Trocchio to the Veterans Council
To approve the appointment of Timothy Trocchio to the Veterans Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the appointment of Timothy Trocchio to the Veterans Council, which was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Ellenberg)
Approve the reappointment of Scott Rubin to the Board of Assessors
To approve the reappointment of Scott Rubin to the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to approve the reappointment of Scott Rubin to the Board of Assessors, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Striggles)
Approve the reappointment of Gullaume Dougados to the Board of Health
To approve the reappointment of Gullaume Dougados to the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the reappointment of Gullaume Dougados to the Board of Health, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Striggles)
Approve the reappointment of Stephanie Simeon to the DEIB Committee
To approve the reappointment of Stephanie Simeon to the DEIB Committee
Yes: Hunt, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Kennedy
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the reappointment of Stephanie Simeon to the DEIB Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - No; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 7-2.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
Approve the reappointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee
To approve the reappointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee
Yes: Hunt, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Kennedy
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the reappointment of Sherley Phillips to the DEIB Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - No; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 7-2.” (Motion: Linde, second: Perry)
Approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Disability Commission
To approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Disability Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Hunt)
Approve the reappointment of Glorida Lemieux to the Disability Commission
To approve the reappointment of Glorida Lemieux to the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the reappointment of Glorida Lemieux to the Disability Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Hunt)
Approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Elder Affairs Commission
To approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Elder Affairs Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the reappointment of David Frim to the Elder Affairs Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Striggles)
Approve the reappointment of Debra Heckbert to the Elder Affairs Commission
To approve the reappointment of Debra Heckbert to the Elder Affairs Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the reappointment of Debra Heckbert to the Elder Affairs Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
Approve the reappointment of Douglas Dorr to the Elder Affairs Commission
To approve the reappointment of Douglas Dorr to the Elder Affairs Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the reappointment of Douglas Dorr to the Elder Affairs Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Hunt)
Approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy Commission
To approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy Commission
Yes: Ellenberg, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: KennedyAbstained: HuntMarilee Hunt recused (shown as abstained).
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Energy Commission, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Recused; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 7-1.” (Motion: Linde, second: Striggles)
Approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation Committee
To approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation Committee
Yes: Ellenberg, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: KennedyAbstained: HuntMarilee Hunt recused (shown as abstained).
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve the reappointment of Carlton Hunt to the Community Preservation Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Recused; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 7-1.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
D-FY26-001 Approve Budget Order D-FY26-001
To approve Budget Order D-FY26-001
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve Budget Order D-FY26-001, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Striggles)
P-2025-024 Approve Petition P-2025-024
To approve Petition P-2025-024
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve Petition P-2025-024, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Perry)
O-FY25-063 Approve Order O-FY25-063
To approve Order O-FY25-063
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-063, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
O-FY25-064 Change the “up to 5” to be “5”
To change the “up to 5” to be “5”
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to change the “up to 5” to be “5”, this was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Ellenberg)
O-FY25-064 Approve Order O-FY25-064 with amendments
To approve Order O-FY25-064 with amendments
Yes: Ellenberg, Kennedy, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Hunt, Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-064 with amendments, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - No; Linde - No. Motion passed 7-2.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
O-FY25-065 Approve Order O-FY25-065
To approve Order O-FY25-065
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-065, which was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Ellenberg)
O-FY25-066 Approve Order O-FY25-066
To approve Order O-FY25-066
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-066, which was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Ellenberg)
O-FY25-067 Approve Order O-FY25-067
To approve Order O-FY25-067
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY25-067, which was duly seconded by Councilor McGrath. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: McGrath)
D-FY25-010 Amend by removing “which states”
To amend by removing “which states”
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to amend by removing “which states”, this was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken on the amendments with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Murphy)
D-FY25-010 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-010 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-010 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-010 to advertising, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Striggles)
D-FY25-016 Amend by Changing Article “III” to “IV”. Change “Elected Officials” to “Town Manager”. Change “Multiple Member Appointive Organizations” to “Board, Committees and Agencies”
To amend by Changing Article “III” to “IV”. Change “Elected Officials” to “Town Manager”. Change “Multiple Member Appointive Organizations” to “Board, Committees and Agencies”
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to amend by Changing Article “III” to “IV”. Change “Elected Officials” to “Town Manager”. Change “Multiple Member Appointive Organizations” to “Board, Committees and Agencies”. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken on the amendments with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Linde)
D-FY25-016 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-016 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-016 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-016 to advertising, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Linde)
D-FY25-017 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-017 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-017 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Ellenberg made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-017 to advertising, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Ellenberg, second: Perry)
D-FY25-018 Change the sponsor on Ordinance D-FY25-018 to himself
To change the sponsor on Ordinance D-FY25-018 to himself
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to change the sponsor on Ordinance D-FY25-018 to himself, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Striggles)
D-FY25-019 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-019 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-019 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-019 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee. This was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Hunt)
R-FY25-013 Approve Resolution R-FY25-013
To approve Resolution R-FY25-013
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY25-013, this was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
O-FY25-068 Refer Order O-FY25-068 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY25-068 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to refer Order O-FY25-068 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded by Council Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Linde)
O-FY25-069 Refer Order O-FY25-069 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY25-069 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to refer Order O-FY25-069 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded by Council Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
O-FY25-070 Refer Order O-FY25-070 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY25-070 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to refer Order O-FY25-070 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded by Council Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Linde)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded by Council Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Striggles)
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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