Board Rejects Washington Street Cell Tower Proposal
East BridgewaterJun 8, 20262 min read
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The Select Board voted 2-0 not to issue a request for proposals or advance a proposed Washington Street cell tower because the site contains two town drinking-water wells and officials lacked enough information to assess risks to the water supply.
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What this means
The proposal will not move forward at the Washington Street location at this time. The board cited concerns about the wells, their protection areas, water-supply security, and the surrounding watershed. The board also unanimously waived fees for the Central Elementary School project, approved a three-year inspector mutual-aid agreement, and authorized the Town Accountant to pursue financing for the Community Septic Management Program.
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Voted 2-0 not to issue an RFP or advance the proposed Washington Street cell tower.
Unanimously waived fees for the Central Elementary School project.
Approved a mutual-aid agreement under which inspectors in East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater may provide services to each other from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, at no cost to the other town.
Authorized the Town Accountant to apply for and administer loans or grants for the Community Septic Management Program.
Appointed John Haines as Director of Public Works and approved his contract for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Appointed Megan Crosby as Treasurer/Collector for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Approved revised sick-leave accrual language, including maximum accrual thresholds of 1,050 hours for employees on 35-hour schedules and 1,200 hours for employees on 40-hour schedules.
Received an update that the town's contracted Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector providers will resign effective June 30; options for continuing services were reviewed, but no final outcome was stated.
Scheduled the proposed Suicide Prevention Walk for an official vote on June 22 after preliminary coordination with police and event organizers.
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