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Government · Other Committee

Charter Committee Locks In Two Public Surveys

Bridgewater Charter Review Committee locks in two surveys, adds recall question. Vice Chair Eric Dias led the panel through more than 30 roll-call votes to finalize a 14-question resident survey and a separate stakeholder questionnaire, both set to close September 30.

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Government · Select Board

Council Funds Firefighter Contract After 700-Day Wait

Bridgewater Town Council voted 9-0 to fund a fire department arbitration award after a 700-day contract dispute. Local 2611 president Jimmy Reedy said the department is short-staffed, running "15 to 20 run volumes a day" with 11 of an ideal 15 to 17 personnel.

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Government · Other Committee

Council Votes 9-0 to Enter Session on Manager Probe

Bridgewater Town Council votes 9-0 to enter closed session over inspector general findings on Town Manager Justin Casanova-Davis. The Aug. 10 special meeting followed an Aug. 4 Massachusetts Office of Inspector General report on Casanova-Davis's prior employment with the Town of Norfolk.

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