Archive - Bridgewater-Raynham News

Town Council delays TIF committee appointments amid charter objections

Two councilors invoke procedural rule to postpone vote on tax increment financing (TIF) committee members, citing need for new town manager input

Jul 5 •

Town Council Accepts $10,000 Memorial Trust Donation for Fourth of July Committee

Lipicki family trust provides funding for community celebration as council addresses budget challenges and charitable giving policies

Jul 4 •

Select Board Approves Community Day, Makes Annual Appointments During Busy June Meeting

Board members handle routine business including volunteer reappointments, contract approvals, and permission for September community celebration at…

Jul 4 •

Town Council Approves Union Contract, Salary Increases Despite Budget Concerns

Steel Workers union members receive 2 percent cost-of-living adjustments while non-union employees get similar raises amid ongoing school funding…

Jul 4 •

Federal funding cuts force Raynham Public Library to lose databases and services

Library Director Karen O'Brien warns of significant impact as Institute of Museum and Library Sciences funding eliminated, affecting talking books…

Jul 2 •

Town Council debates school funding options, considers independent review of district operations

Council members express support for $849,000 school budget increase while exploring cuts to general fund and discussing operational audit to rebuild…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Agenda Preview: Town Council to Address School Funding, Proposed Audit & Union/Non-Union Salary increases at June 30 Meeting

Special meeting rescheduled from June 26th will include union and non-union personnel salary discussions and resolution for independent review of…

Jun 28 •

Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee Certifies $98.6 Million Budget

Six-member majority backs reduced spending plan that preserves some teaching positions but eliminates high school electives and increases class sizes…

Jun 27 •

Bridgewater Councilor Paul Murphy Balances Higher Education Career with Local Politics After Override Defeats

The MIT student affairs professional discusses his academic pursuits, the failed school funding measures, and the need for alternative revenue sources…

Jun 27 •

School Committee Struggles to Reach Budget Agreement After Override Failures

Committee recesses meeting until Thursday after failing to secure six votes needed for amended $98.6 million budget proposal

Jun 26 •

Bridgewater Finance Committee Recommends Union Contract, Does Not Recommend Town Clerk Salary Increase

Committee members cite school budget concerns in salary decision for elected official

Jun 26 •

Disability Commission explores Marathon Park Accessibility Improvements with Community Preservation Act funding

Commission members discuss rubberized surfaces, wheelchair-accessible equipment and additional handicapped parking to enhance park for residents with…

Jun 26 •

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