On the agenda: East Bridgewater meeting — Flock Camera (Jul 13)

OFFICE OF THE SELECT BOARD
SELECT BOARD
Carole Julius, Chair
Katherine Mullen, Vice-Chair
Peter Spagone Jr., Clerk

TOWN OF EAST BRIDGEWATER
www.eastbridgewaterma.gov

175 CENTRAL STREET
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS 02333-1912

Telephone: 508-378-1601
Facsimile: 508-378-1636

*AMENDED AGENDA FOR THE SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026, 5:30 pm
First Floor Conference Room
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being
recorded and broadcast live by East Bridgewater Community Access Media (EBCAM). The meeting is available
for viewing on the EBCAM website at www.eb-cam.org and will be uploaded to the EBCAM YouTube channel
following the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vote to close open meeting and enter executive session will return to open session.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations
with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion
personnel, the IT Director, Deputy Police Chief, Superior Officers, and Water Sewer & Superintendent.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or
litigation; appeal of the action of the town of East Bridgewater select board for denying the Ch. 138, § 15 allalcohol retail package store license application of Sean corp. D/b/a One Stop Food Mart with the ABCC. If an
open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, and the
chair so declares.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(4), to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or
strategies with respect thereto.
Vote to close the Executive Session meeting will return to open session.

OPEN FORUM
APPOINTMENTS
6:30 pm

Police Department - Town Flock Cameras

6:40 pm

Joseph Savino to discuss the property located at 124 Robins Street.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, § 18-25,

A public body shall post notice of every meeting at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Notice shall be printed in a legible, easily understandable format and
shall contain the date, time and place of the meeting and a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. This meeting will be recorded, please go to the Town of East
Bridgewater’s website. EBCAM Video on Demand - East Bridgewater Community Access Media (eb-cam.org) type in the Search bar – Select Board – Click on Search.

ACTION ITEMS
1. Approve the appointment of Casey Arsenault as the Inspector of Animals effective July 13, 2026 – April 30,
2029.
2. Discussion and contract signing with Karen Urbec, Director of Library Services for the period July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2029.
3. Discussion and contract signing with Michael McLaughlin, Deputy Police Chief for the period July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2029.
4. Approve the reappointment of David Sheedy to the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
5. Accept the resignation of Stacy Chen from the Beautification Committee and Arts Council effective June 29,
2026.
6. * Review and vote on Year End Transfers

7. Discussion on Bill H. 5130 An Act relative to liquor licenses in the town of East Bridgewater.
8. Approve the request from Chief of Police, Michael Jenkins to surplus the following items and to sell by auction
through MuniBid and/or donate.
(1) DECKED Truck Bed System
(3) Motorcycle Radio Headsets
9. Discussion on draft sick leave bank policy - Participation by Non-Union Employees for Union employees.
10. Approve the request from Professional Bartending Service, LLC for a One Day Liquor License for The Center
at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, for a Wedding Reception on July 25, 2026, from 2 pm – 6 pm.
11. Approve the Treasurer / Collector to sell the following properties Assessors Map designations:
case no. 13 TL 146488 filed, (Map 81, Block 58)
case no. 13 TL 146489 filed, (Map 71, Block 91)

12. Discuss and possible vote to purchase Swan Property including whether to hold a special town meeting and
special town election.
13. Approve the minutes of June 22, 2026 Select Board’s Meetings.
14. Approve but not release the minutes of the June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Select Board’s Executive
Meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / STAFF REPORTS
Town Board / Committee Open Seats
(1) Agricultural Commission
(2) Agricultural Commission – Alternate
(2) Council on Aging
(2) Arts Council

(1) Finance Committee
(2) Patriotic Activities Committee
(2) Recreation Commission
(1) Recreation Commission - Alternate

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Select Board retreat
BOARD DISCUSSIONS
TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIRMAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING
UPCOMING MEETINGS – 2026
Monday, January 12
Monday, March 9
Monday, May 4
Monday, June 22
Monday, September 28
Monday, November 23

ADJOURNMENT

Monday, January 26
Monday, March 23
Monday, May 11 TOWN MEETING
Monday, July 13
Monday, October 5
Monday, December 14

Monday, February 9
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 18
Monday, August 10
Monday, October 26
Monday, December 28

Monday, February 23
Monday, April 27
Monday, June 8
Monday, September 14
Monday, November 9