The Select Board approved a Common Victualler License for a proposed coffee shop at 635 Plymouth Street after a public hearing. Construction was underway, with the owners anticipating an April opening; nonmembers would need YMCA identification checks for access.
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What this means
The approval allows the proposed coffee shop to move forward, but it does not replace any building, fire, or other permits that may be required. The board also changed Town Hall and Council on Aging public hours, appointed Stephen Benjamin to the Arts Council, and authorized the town to list 279 Pine Street for sale.
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Approved a Common Victualler License for 635 Plymouth Street, subject to all required building, fire, and other permits.
Appointed Stephen Benjamin to the East Bridgewater Arts Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, by a 3-0 vote.
Approved contracts under the Southeastern Regional Service Group DPW Supply invitation for bids for 12 months beginning March 1, 2026, by a 3-0 vote.
Approved donating a 2005 Chevrolet Express Cutaway to the Berwick Boys Foundation, contingent on Town Counsel approval.
Authorized the Treasurer/Collector to sign an exclusive listing agreement for 279 Pine Street with Molly Smith of Coldwell Bank.
Agreed to revisit draft job descriptions for three non-union Select Board office positions at a future meeting.
Announced that Town Hall will close at 7:00 p.m. on Mondays and the Council on Aging will close at noon on Fridays, effective immediately.
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