West Bridgewater's Select Board and Water Commissioners voted jointly to form a four-person working committee tasked with drafting governance policies for a proposed consolidation of DPW and water department leadership.
The West Bridgewater School Committee voted 5-0 to approve Superintendent Bodwell's annual evaluation, rating him proficient overall but flagging management and operations as needing improvement.
West Bridgewater School Committee rates Superintendent Scott Bodwell proficient overall but flags management and operations as a formal area of concern.
Water Commissioners approved a $6,621 pipe change order and tabled a contractor's 90-day extension request. Tata and Howard's James told the board that change order 9 covered fire-line and water-line penetrations that conflicted with the footing.
The Board of Assessors approved a fiscal year 2027 NIRMAP contract that carries a $600 increase. A staff member named Danielle told the board the program was "working great" and that other departments use it.
West Bridgewater Planning Board opens and continues hearing on Horsepower Road industrial subdivision. The board voted unanimously May 20 to open a public hearing on a definitive subdivision application filed by J.K.
The Water Commissioners voted to open talks with selectmen on placing the water department under the DPW director. Commissioners would remain elected, and the department would keep its own budget and an assistant superintendent.