West Bridgewater brief: Saturday, October 10, 2026
West Bridgewater conservation board moves toward backing emergency fix for bridge whose span collapsed into river
West Bridgewater conservation board moves toward backing emergency fix for bridge whose span collapsed into river.
From West Bridgewater News
- School Committee opens search for next superintendent. West Bridgewater's School Committee accepted Superintendent Mark Bodwell's retirement after 30 years and opened a search for his successor, weighing firms to run it. Members also held off on a secure entrance project at two elementary schools pending cost cutting talks with the town.West Bridgewater News
- Conservation board weighs bridge emergency, site permits. West Bridgewater's Conservation Commission closed hearings on septic and stormwater permits for three sites, including one plagued by unpermitted drainage work. Members also learned the Select Board may soon declare an emergency over a town bridge whose center span has collapsed into the river.West Bridgewater News
Today in West Bridgewater
- Obituary notice filed for Jacqueline Medas. Russell and Pica Funeral Home of the Bridgewaters is handling services for Jacqueline Medas of 441 South Main Street, West Bridgewater, according to an online notice.Legacy.com
Coming up
- Tue, Oct 13: School budget subcommittee meets Tuesday. West Bridgewater's School Committee Warrant and Budget Subcommittee meets Tuesday, October 13, as the district moves into its annual budget planning season.West Bridgewater Public Schools
- Wed, Oct 14, 3:45 p.m.: Girls soccer hosts Fairhaven Wednesday. West Bridgewater's girls soccer team hosts Fairhaven in a non-conference match Wednesday, October 14, at 3:45 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Wed, Oct 14, 3:45 p.m.: JV volleyball hosts Fairhaven Wednesday. West Bridgewater hosts Fairhaven's junior varsity volleyball team in a conference match Wednesday, October 14, at 3:45 p.m., per MaxPreps.MaxPreps