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March 2, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION ITEMS
Appoint Stephen Benjamin to the East Bridgewater Arts Council effective February 23, 2026 - June 30, 2029
To appoint Stephen Benjamin to the East Bridgewater Arts Council effective February 23, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Stephen Benjamin to the East Bridgewater Arts Council effective February 23, 2026 - June 30, 2029. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Meetings
To approve the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Meetings.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve but not release the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings
To approve but not release the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2026
To approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from School Business Administrator, John Shea to donate the following item to the Berwick Boys Foundation, 335 West St, West Bridgewater, MA contingent upon approval from Town...
To approve the request from School Business Administrator, John Shea to donate the following item to the Berwick Boys Foundation, 335 West St, West Bridgewater, MA contingent upon approval from Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from School Business Administrator, John Shea to donate the following item to the Berwick Boys Foundation, 335 West St, West Bridgewater, MA contingent upon approval from Town Counsel. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Authorize the Treasurer / Collector to sign an exclusive listing agreement and associated documents for the listing of 279 Pine Street with Molly Smith of Coldwell Bank
To authorize the Treasurer / Collector to sign an exclusive listing agreement and associated documents for the listing of 279 Pine Street with Molly Smith of Coldwell Bank.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to authorize the Treasurer / Collector to sign an exclusive listing agreement and associated documents for the listing of 279 Pine Street with Molly Smith of Coldwell Bank. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
PUBLIC HEARING
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Julius)
Approve the Common Victualler License for 635 Plymouth Street, with the understanding that such approval does not replace or waive any applicable building, fire, or other permits that may be...
To approve the Common Victualler License for 635 Plymouth Street, with the understanding that such approval does not replace or waive any applicable building, fire, or other permits that may be required for the proposed operations.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for 635 Plymouth Street, with the understanding that such approval does not replace or waive any applicable building, fire, or other permits that may be required for the proposed operations. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to...
To go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Police Chief, Deputy Chief, Treasurer / Collector, Town Administrator, Assistant Town Administrator / HR Coordinator and Select Board Administrative Assistant. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, Patrol Officers. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Town of East Bridgewater - MBTA Communities Zoning statute. Mr. Spagone Jr. declared that having an open meeting on collective bargaining and litigation may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Select Board. And that the Select Board will not reconvene in open session at the end of the executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Police Chief, Deputy Chief, Treasurer / Collector, Town Administrator, Assistant Town Administrator / HR Coordinator and Select Board Administrative Assistant. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, Patrol Officers. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Town of East Bridgewater - MBTA Communities Zoning statute. Mr. Spagone Jr. declared that having an open meeting on collective bargaining and litigation may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Select Board. And that the Select Board will not reconvene in open session at the end of the executive session. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Spagone Jr.: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye and Ms. Mullen: Aye..” (Motion: Spagone, second: Julius)
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