H5545

Establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter: Article IV, Section 4-1 Town Manager term of office

Introduced·6/29/26
Introduced Text

Establishes an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter to allow the Town Council to appoint a Town Manager for terms up to three years.

This bill amends the Bridgewater Town Charter to allow the Town Council to appoint a Town Manager for terms not exceeding three years, with the possibility of renewal. The amendment requires approval from the Town Council, the State Legislature, and the voters of Bridgewater. The amendment is contingent upon these approvals and follows the procedures for appointment and removal outlined in the charter.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jul 30

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5600

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time