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April 7, 2026
21 recorded votes, 2 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
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
To approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Perry)
Approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
To approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Hunt)
Approve the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
To approve the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Linde)
P-2026-021 Approve the 24/7 request for Smit Bev dba Tropical Smoothie
To approve the 24/7 request for Smit Bev dba Tropical Smoothie
Yes: Ellenberg, Kennedy, LindeNo: Hunt, Loreti, McGrath, Murphy, Perry
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to approve the 24/7 request for Smit Bev dba Tropical Smoothie, which was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - No; Loreti - No; Perry - No; Murphy - No; Hunt - No; Linde - Yes. Motion fails 3-5.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Ellenberg)
Extend the meeting past 10pm
To extend the meeting past 10pm
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, Loreti, McGrath, PerryNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to extend the meeting past 10pm, which was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - No; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yes. Motion passes: 7-1.” (Motion: Linde, second: Perry)
Take J. Discussions out of order
To take J. Discussions out of order
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to take J. Discussions out of order, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yes. Motion passes 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Hunt)
O-FY26-056 Approve Order O-FY26-056
To approve Order O-FY26-056
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to approve Order O-FY26-056, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Linde)
D-FY25-019 Amend Ordinance D-FY25-019, by removing sponsor Fred Chase and Sonya Striggles and changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates
To amend Ordinance D-FY25-019, by removing sponsor Fred Chase and Sonya Striggles and changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY25-019, by removing sponsor Fred Chase and Sonya Striggles and changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates. This was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Perry)
D-FY25-019 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-019, to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-019, to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-019, to advertising, this was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Perry)
D-FY25-020 Amend Ordinance D-FY25-020, by changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates
To amend Ordinance D-FY25-020, by changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY25-020, by changing all FY26 dates to FY27 dates. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Linde)
D-FY25-020 Refer Ordinance D-FY25-020, to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY25-020, to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY25-020, to advertising, this was duly seconded by Councilor Perry. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Perry)
R-FY26-008 Amend Resolution R-FY26-008 to include the attachment
To amend Resolution R-FY26-008 to include the attachment
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy made a motion to amend Resolution R-FY26-008 to include the attachment. This was duly seconded by Councilor Kennedy. A voice vote was taken on the amendment with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Kennedy)
R-FY26-008 Approve Resolution R-FY26-008 but including the attachment
To approve Resolution R-FY26-008 but including the attachment
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY26-008 but including the attachment. This was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Murphy)
O-FY26-057 Refer Order O-FY26-057 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-057 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-057 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; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Murphy)
O-FY26-058 Refer Order O-FY26-058 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-058 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-058 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; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Perry)
O-FY26-059 Refer Order O-FY26-059 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-059 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-059 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Linde)
O-FY26-060 Refer Order O-FY26-060 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY26-060 to Budget & Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Order O-FY26-060 to Budget & 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; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Hunt)
R-FY26-009 Retain Resolution R-FY26-009 at Town Council
To retain Resolution R-FY26-009 at Town Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to retain Resolution R-FY26-009 at Town Council. This was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Hunt)
R-FY26-010 Retain Resolution R-FY26-010 at Town Council
To retain Resolution R-FY26-010 at Town Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to retain Resolution R-FY26-010 at Town Council. This was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Hunt)
R-FY26-011 Retain Resolution R-FY26-011 at Town Council
To retain Resolution R-FY26-011 at Town Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to retain Resolution R-FY26-011 at Town Council. This was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Hunt)
R-FY26-011 Adjourn (R-FY26-011)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Loreti - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Hunt)
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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