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West Bridgewater Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

December 17, 2025

23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jeffrey P. Ryan, Michael A. Perez, Marcie M. Lee

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel as presented to the Board

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel as presented to the Board

From the minutes

“Mr. Perez MOVED to approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel as presented to the Board, Chairman Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)

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Set the date of January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. for Special Town Meeting at the MSHS

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to set the date of January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. for Special Town Meeting at the MSHS

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to set the date of January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. for Special Town Meeting at the MSHS, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Place the article as presented subject to final legal review and approval

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to place the article as presented subject to final legal review and approval

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to place the article as presented subject to final legal review and approval, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

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Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Approve Chez Elle LLC dba.Chez Elle Resto & Lounge Change of Hours Request for Common...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to approve Chez Elle LLC dba.Chez Elle Resto & Lounge Change of Hours Request for Common Victualler and Beer 8& Wine On Premise i License stating that this would be for restaurant hours only not for / entertainment

Yes: Lee, PerezMinutes name the member(s) voting no/recused and give the count; the other members present are shown as yes.

From the minutes

“Ms. Lee MOVED to approve Chez Elle LLC dba.Chez Elle Resto & Lounge Change of Hours Request for Common Victualler and Beer 8& Wine On Premise License stating that this would be for restaurant hours only not for entertainment, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted 2-0 with Chairman Ryan recused, Chairman Ryan reassumed the position of Chair..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the annual license renewals for Entertainment, Public Amusement, Class I, II,...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the annual license renewals for Entertainment, Public Amusement, Class I, II, and III, Garage Repair, Common Victualler and Liquor for the presented businesses with the exception of Hockomock Liquors, Borderline Liquors, Chez Elle Resto & Lounge, Miguel's Table and Goat City Pub pending final inspections and paperwork

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the annual license renewals for Entertainment, Public Amusement, Class I, II, and III, Garage Repair, Common Victualler and Liquor for the presented businesses with the exception of Hockomock Liquors, Borderline Liquors, Chez Elle Resto & Lounge, Miguel's Table and Goat City Pub pending final inspections and paperwork, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the annual license renewals as presented for Entertainment, Common Victualler...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

MOVED to approve the annual license renewals as presented for Entertainment, Common Victualler and Liquor for Chez Elle Resto & Lounge, Miguel's Table and Goat City Pub pending final inspections and paperwork

Yes: Lee, PerezMinutes name the member(s) voting no/recused and give the count; the other members present are shown as yes.

From the minutes

“Ms. Lee MOVED to approve the annual license renewals as presented for Entertainment, Common Victualler and Liquor for Chez Elle Resto & Lounge, Miguel's Table and Goat City Pub pending final inspections and paperwork, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted 2-0 with Chairman Ryan Recused..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the annual Liquor License renewals as presented for Hockomock Liquors and...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · 2–0

MOVED to approve the annual Liquor License renewals as presented for Hockomock Liquors and Borderline Liquors pending final inspections and paperwork

Yes: Lee, PerezMinutes name the member(s) voting no/recused and give the count; the other members present are shown as yes.

From the minutes

“Ms. Lee MOVED to approve the annual Liquor License renewals as presented for Hockomock Liquors and Borderline Liquors pending final inspections and paperwork, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted 2-0 with Chairman Ryan Recused..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Change of Manager Request from Hardy Catering

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Change of Manager Request from Hardy Catering

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Change of Manager Request from Hardy Catering, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Public Comment Policy as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Public Comment Policy as presented

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Public Comment Policy as presented, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Job Description for Office Assistant at the COA as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Job Description for Office Assistant at the COA as presented

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Job Description for Office Assistant at the COA as presented, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Job Description for Outreach Assistant/MOW Coordinator / Tax Work-Off...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Job Description for Outreach Assistant/MOW Coordinator / Tax Work-Off Coordinator at the COA as / presented

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Job Description for Outreach Assistant/MOW Coordinator Tax Work-Off Coordinator at the COA as presented, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Job Description for Assistant Library Director as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Job Description for Assistant Library Director as presented

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Job Description for Assistant Library Director as presented, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025 : for review

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025 : for review

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025 for review, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Accept Lisa Lockhead's Resignation as Principal Secretary for Inspectional Services

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to accept Lisa Lockhead's Resignation as Principal Secretary for Inspectional Services

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept Lisa Lockhead's Resignation as Principal Secretary for Inspectional Services, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Accept Sgt. Kenneth Bryant Retirement as Police Officer

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to accept Sgt. Kenneth Bryant Retirement as Police Officer

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept Sgt. Kenneth Bryant Retirement as Police Officer, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint retired Sgt. Kenneth Bryant as a Special Police Officer

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to appoint retired Sgt. Kenneth Bryant as a Special Police Officer

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to appoint retired Sgt. Kenneth Bryant as a Special Police Officer, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sign the Swap Agreement — Second Amendment Lincoln Street Project

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to sign the Swap Agreement — Second Amendment Lincoln Street Project

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to sign the Swap Agreement — Second Amendment Lincoln Street Project, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)

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Sign the agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to sign the agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. as presented

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to sign the agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. as presented, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to adjourn

From the minutes

“Chairman Ryan MOVED to adjourn, Mr. Perez seconded. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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