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March 23, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen
Absent: Peter Spagone Jr.
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ACTION ITEMS
Approve the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve but not release the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of March 9, 2026 Select Board's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve award and sign a new payroll contract recommended by the Treasurer Collector as of 7/1
To approve award and sign a new payroll contract recommended by the Treasurer Collector as of 7/1.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve award and sign a new payroll contract recommended by the Treasurer Collector as of 7/1. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through March 2026 in the amount of $37,249.61
To approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through March 2026 in the amount of $37,249.61.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through March 2026 in the amount of $37,249.61. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
SEES a RO TT ENE EL
Appoint Edward Gannon Jr. and Jacob Gannon as Inspector of Animals effective May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
To appoint Edward Gannon Jr. and Jacob Gannon as Inspector of Animals effective May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Edward Gannon Jr. and Jacob Gannon as Inspector of Animals effective May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Accept the resignation of Faeth Diver from the Beautification Committee effective March 12, 2026
To accept the resignation of Faeth Diver from the Beautification Committee effective March 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to accept the resignation of Faeth Diver from the Beautification Committee effective March 12, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the disbursement of a $350 scholarship award to Robert Mavilia Class of 2025, recipient of the Lucius Alden Trust Scholarship
To approve the disbursement of a $350 scholarship award to Robert Mavilia Class of 2025, recipient of the Lucius Alden Trust Scholarship.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the disbursement of a $350 scholarship award to Robert Mavilia Class of 2025, recipient of the Lucius Alden Trust Scholarship. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates
To approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve street lighting requirements for Southridge Drive and send to National Grid
To approve street lighting requirements for Southridge Drive and send to National Grid. Locations of one light pole shown on the approved subdivision plan. The billing for these lights shall be established in the name of the developer until the Town of East Bridgewater accepts the street as a public way or until it is accepted by the residential development association. Upon acceptance, and by request to National Grid, the company will process the billing change.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve street lighting requirements for Southridge Drive and send to National Grid. Locations of one light pole shown on the approved subdivision plan. The billing for these lights shall be established in the name of the developer until the Town of East Bridgewater accepts the street as a public way or until it is accepted by the residential development association. Upon acceptance, and by request to National Grid, the company will process the billing change. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Charles Seelig, Town Administrator to surplus the following item
To approve the request from Charles Seelig, Town Administrator to surplus the following item.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Charles Seelig, Town Administrator to surplus the following item. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve and transmit proposed zoning articles, including MBTA community zoning, accessory dwelling units, and a zoning map amendment (ADU and B4 to B2), to the Planning Board as required by law...
To approve and transmit proposed zoning articles, including MBTA community zoning, accessory dwelling units, and a zoning map amendment (ADU and B4 to B2), to the Planning Board as required by law (text and map) to Planning Board and request that the Planning Board hold the necessary public hearings and make a recommendation to the Town Meeting on May 11.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve and transmit proposed zoning articles, including MBTA community zoning, accessory dwelling units, and a zoning map amendment (ADU and B4 to B2), to the Planning Board as required by law (text and map) to Planning Board and request that the Planning Board hold the necessary public hearings and make a recommendation to the Town Meeting on May 11. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 2-0.” (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, 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 litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board in the following litigation - Opioid Litigation Update - Six Remnant Defendants Settlement (RDSA), if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye and Ms. Mullen: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Julius 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, 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 litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board in the following litigation - Opioid Litigation Update - Six Remnant Defendants Settlement (RDSA), if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye and Ms. Mullen: Aye. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Julius)
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