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June 30, 2026
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Adelene Ellenberg, Marilee Hunt, Sean Kennedy, Mark Linde, Mary McGrath, Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Kevin Perry, Michaela Spagone, Timothy Trocchio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Take Q. Executive Session out of turn
To take Q. Executive Session out of turn
From the minutes
“Councilor Spagone made a motion to take Q. Executive Session out of turn. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Linde)
O-FY26-080 Declare and accept the emergency preamble
To declare and accept the emergency preamble
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to declare and accept the emergency preamble. This was duly seconded by Councilor Ellenberg. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Ellenberg)
O-FY26-080 Suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures
To suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor Spagone made a motion to suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures. This was duly seconded by Councilor Hunt. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Hunt)
O-FY26-080 Amend Order O-FY26-080 to add “which expires on December 4, 2026” after 2026 on the 2nd to last Whereas
To amend Order O-FY26-080 to add “which expires on December 4, 2026” after 2026 on the 2nd to last Whereas
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to amend Order O-FY26-080 to add “which expires on December 4, 2026” after 2026 on the 2nd to last Whereas. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 9-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Linde)
O-FY26-080 Amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has site plan approv
To amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has site plan approval, survey approval, a building permit, comprehensive permit or approved subdivision.” after 1
Yes: Hunt, Kennedy, Murphy, Perry, SpagoneNo: Ellenberg, Linde, McGrath, Trocchio
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has site plan approval, survey approval, a building permit, comprehensive permit or approved subdivision.” after 1. This was duly seconded by Councilor Spagone. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - No; McGrath - No; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No; Trocchio - No. Motion passed 5-4.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Spagone)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor Spagone made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. A voice vote was taken and the results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Left the meeting; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Linde)
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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