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Whitmarsh Lane Extension Advances to Town Meeting

East BridgewaterApr 13, 20263 min read

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The Select Board voted 3-0 to accept Whitmarsh Lane Extension as a public way, with final approval scheduled for Town Meeting on May 11. The board also approved non-union wage and compensation adjustments and a waste management agreement effective July 1, 2026.

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What this means

The road action recognizes Whitmarsh Lane Extension as a public road as built; it does not authorize new development, and Town Meeting must give final approval. Employees who are not covered by union contracts will receive approved updates to wage grids, education incentives, and compensation. The board also authorized a new waste management agreement beginning July 1, while a possible cell tower on Washington Street remains under review because of well and wetland concerns.

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Accepted Whitmarsh Lane Extension as a public way by a 3-0 vote; final approval will be considered at Town Meeting on May 11, 2026.
Approved proposed wage grid and compensation adjustments for non-union employees, including education incentive updates, a new Step 7, and increases for applicable non-contract positions.
Approved and authorized the Town Administrator to sign a Waste Management Agreement effective July 1, 2026.
Approved foreclosure procedures and related decisions for the N. Bedford Street property identified as Map 81, Parcel 58, Case No. 13 TL 146488.
Approved a warrant article concerning title searches for town-owned land.
Approved a May 2 Earth Day and clean-up event using the Town Hall parking lot and municipal lawn signs; the rain date is May 9.
Approved the sale by auction or donation of surplus police vehicles and equipment.
Agreed to sell only green-designated town-owned parcels at an auction planned before the end of the fiscal year, while holding other parcels for possible conservation or future use.
Continued evaluating a possible cell tower lease on Washington Street; public comments were accepted through April 27 before deciding whether to issue a request for proposals or continue site review.
Moved proposed contracts for the IT Director, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, DPW Director, and Town Accountant to executive session.

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