Three obituaries published this week name people with Bridgewater, Massachusetts ties: Mann, Michael Allen, 58, of Bridgewater, who died Tuesday, Oct. 20; Giovanniello, Patricia J., 89, of Bridgewater, who died Oct. 21.
Bridgewater's Conservation Commission moves to escalate daily fines over Elm Street violations. From our own coverage: Planning board refers hotel drainage changes to engineer; Boards recommend tighter power, water limits for data centers.
Bridgewater Town Council votes to create Override Exploration Committee to study a property tax hike. From our own coverage: Council creates panel to study possible tax override.
Bridgewater officials urge residents to prepare for a weekend nor'easter with strong winds and rain forecast. Also in today's brief (3 items): Council president addresses August executive session; Charter Review Committee announces public forum; Town urges storm prep for weekend nor'easter.
Bridgewater's Finance Committee and Town Council Budget and Finance Committee met jointly to shape fiscal 2028 budget objectives ahead of a November 10 council deadline.
Bridgewater activates two treated wells, adding 500,000 gallons of water daily. Also in today's brief (2 items): Plymouth Street water treatment facility goes online; Bridgewater-Raynham field hockey faces West Bridgewater.
Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association announced that registration is now open for its 2026-2027 Competitive Travel season, according to its website. The association's field status remained listed as "Open" for the week.
Two Bridgewater, Massachusetts residents were listed in obituary notices this week: Cote, Leo L., 84, who died Monday, October 12, 2026, and LaPorte, Paul J., 62, who died Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Bridgewater's Charter Review Committee reviewed final results of its townwide citizen survey, finding 87 percent of residents want better responsiveness from town officials.