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July 15, 2025
27 recorded votes, 5 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 June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
To approve the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. 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)
Approve the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes
To approve the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to approve the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. 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)
Take Q. Executive Session out of order
To take Q. Executive Session out of order
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to take Q. Executive Session out of order. This 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)
Go into Executive Session
To go into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to go into Executive Session. This 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)
Reappoint Mark Thomas to Parks and Recreation Committee
To reappoint Mark Thomas to Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to reappoint Mark Thomas to Parks and Recreation Committee. 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)
Reappoint Gina Guasconi to Parks and Recreation Committee
To reappoint Gina Guasconi to Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to reappoint Gina Guasconi to Parks and Recreation Committee. This was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. 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: Murphy)
Appoint Dan Greenberg to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street
To appoint Dan Greenberg to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street
Yes: Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to appoint Dan Greenberg to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street. This was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - No; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - No; Linde - No. Motion passed 5-4.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Perry)
Appoint Fred Chase to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street
To appoint Fred Chase to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street
Yes: Hunt, Loreti, Murphy, Perry, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Kennedy, Linde, McGrath
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to appoint Fred Chase to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee for 60-86 Broad Street. This was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - No; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No. Motion passed 5-4.” (Motion: Perry, second: Striggles)
D-FY25-010 Amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 by adding under number 4. “at the Town Academy Building” after “display” in the first sentence
To amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 by adding under number 4. “at the Town Academy Building” after “display” in the first sentence
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy made a motion to amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 by adding under number 4. “at the Town Academy Building” after “display” in the first sentence. 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: Murphy, second: Perry)
D-FY25-010 Approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 with the amendment
To approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 with the amendment
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-010 with the amendment, 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)
D-FY25-016 Amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 by changing “majority” to “2/3”
To amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 by changing “majority” to “2/3”
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, StrigglesNo: Perry
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to amend Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 by changing “majority” to “2/3”. This 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 - No; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Linde)
D-FY25-016 Approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 as amended
To approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 as amended
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to approve Proposed Ordinance D-FY25-016 as amended, 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)
Amend by adding the word Study and form a committee
To amend by adding the word Study and form a committee
No: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, Striggles
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to amend by adding the word Study and form a committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - No; Striggles - No; McGrath - No; Loreti - No; Perry - No; Murphy - No; Hunt - No; Linde - No. Motion Fails 0-9.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Striggles)
Move the question
To move the question
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy made a motion to move the question, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. 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: Murphy, second: Perry)
O-FY25-071 Refer Order O-FY25-071 to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee
To refer Order O-FY25-071 to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee
Yes: Ellenberg, Kennedy, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, StrigglesNo: Hunt, LindeAbstained: Perry
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to refer Order O-FY25-071 to the TIF Ad Hoc Oversight Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Abstained; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - No; Linde - No Motion passed 6-2-1.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Murphy)
O-FY25-071 Extend New Business past 10pm (O-FY25-071)
To extend New Business past 10pm
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to extend New Business past 10pm which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. 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: Murphy)
O-FY26-007 Refer Order O-FY26-007 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-007 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-007 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. This 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)
O-FY26-008 Refer Order O-FY26-008 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-008 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-008 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. This was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. 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: Murphy)
O-FY26-009 Refer Order O-FY26-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-009 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. 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-FY26-010 Refer Order O-FY26-010 to Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-010 to Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-010 to Finance Committee. This 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)
O-FY26-010 Retain Order O-FY26-010 at Town Council
To retain Order O-FY26-010 at Town Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to retain Order O-FY26-010 at Town Council. 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-FY26-010 Refer Order O-FY26-010 to Advertising for posting of the public hearing
To refer Order O-FY26-010 to Advertising for posting of the public hearing
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-010 to Advertising for posting of the public hearing. 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: Kennedy, second: Perry)
O-FY26-011 Refer Order O-FY26-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-011 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. 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-FY26-012 Refer Order O-FY26-012 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-012 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Ellenberg made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-012 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. 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: Ellenberg, second: Perry)
D-FY26-001 Refer Ordinance D-FY26-001 to CED Committee and Planning Board
To refer Ordinance D-FY26-001 to CED Committee and Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY26-001 to CED Committee and Planning Board. This 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)
D-FY26-001 Extend Citizens Comments past 10pm
To extend Citizens Comments past 10pm
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to extend Citizens Comments past 10pm which was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. 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: Murphy)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to adjourn 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)
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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