[0:04] Okay, congratulations everyone.
[0:06] It's 7 o'clock now, and we
[0:07] Let's start. Uh, come on.
[0:09] Please stand up if
[0:10] you can, and
[0:10] join me
[0:11] in taking the oath
[0:12] loyalty.
[0:16] I swear allegiance.
[0:17] flag of the United
[0:19] States of America and
[0:20] the republic that he
[0:21] symbolizes, the only
[0:22] nations under God,
[0:23] indivisible, with
[0:24] freedom and
[0:25] justice for
[0:26] everyone. Okay, we have
[0:35] no sympathy
[0:36] tonight, but, uh,
[0:38] considering that this is the 25th
[0:40] anniversary of September 11, uh
[0:41] , I would like to honor
[0:43] a moment of silence,
[0:44] Please.
[0:55] Okay, thank you. Uh, we
[0:57] let's move on to the point
[0:59] Ah, approval
[1:00] previous
[1:00] protocol. I contribute
[1:02] proposal.
[1:03] A proposal about
[1:03] approval.
[1:04] The proposal was made by
[1:05] Councilor Spigon, which
[1:06] supported by the advisor
[1:07] Hunt. Are there any
[1:08] discussion?
[1:10] I see, no, everyone who "
[1:12] by"?
[1:12] 1.
[1:13] Is there anyone "against"? Good,
[1:16] we move on to
[1:17] point B, announcement
[1:18] the president. And we
[1:19] Let's start with, uh,
[1:20] president
[1:21] State University
[1:22] Fred's Bridgewater
[1:23] Clark. Thank you very much,
[1:32] Mr. President,
[1:33] council members. Thank you from
[1:35] me. I want to first
[1:38] ...That's it.
[1:40] Press the button.
[1:42] Good. I have a high
[1:43] qualification, but
[1:44] to press buttons–that is
[1:45] a completely different story.
[1:46] Hmm, thank you, sir.
[1:47] President, to the members
[1:48] thanks for the invitation,
[1:49] to the mayor,
[1:50] assistant to the city manager
[1:51] heads up for what you
[1:52] provided us with several
[1:53] minutes of updates
[1:54] in absentia. I want
[1:55] congratulate the team
[1:57] Bridgewater Little League. I know,
[1:58] that they will all come
[2:00] a little later. I
[2:01] I'm glad they're not here.
[2:02] , because be ready,
[2:03] for example, to drive away
[2:04] this guy from the stage
[2:05] . We will get to them.
[2:06] But, um, we all
[2:07] let's follow them,
[2:08] regardless of whether
[2:09] Are we from Bridgewater?
[2:11] We all
[2:12] we follow their
[2:13] good luck and cheers
[2:14] for them. And you know, we want to thank them
[2:17] for the trip. It was
[2:19] wonderful trip. So
[2:20] We congratulate them. We have
[2:21] small gift
[2:22] for them when they
[2:23] will come. He is a little
[2:24] greater than
[2:25] a gift from the city,
[2:26] but, um, we don't
[2:27] we draw attention to this
[2:28] . Um, but you know, this
[2:31] I had a week
[2:31] possibility
[2:32] to talk to
[2:33] several advisors. AND
[2:36] , you know, I'm 18 years old
[2:37] worked for
[2:38] US congressman, who
[2:39] lived by a certain, hmm,
[2:43] topic, I would say. AND,
[2:45] hmm, and my father too
[2:46] was a member of the electoral
[2:47] committee in Easton 12
[2:49] years. And when I was driving
[2:50] today, I was thinking and
[2:51] about sports, and about
[2:52] civil service, and
[2:53] I just want to leave.
[2:55] you with a quote that,
[2:56] in my opinion,
[2:57] probably relevant
[2:58] for our times, and
[2:59] it's from Teddy
[3:00] Roosevelt. If you don't
[3:02] Do you know what this is?
[3:03] quote, I think it is
[3:04] concerns us all
[3:06] in civil service
[3:07] or in sports. Important
[3:09] not a critic. Important not
[3:10] that person who points
[3:12] on how strong
[3:12] a person stumbles,
[3:14] or where is the one who does
[3:15] actions, could
[3:16] make them better.
[3:17] The credit goes to a person who is actually
[3:20] is in the arena,
[3:21] whose face
[3:22] stained with dust,
[3:23] with sweat and blood; which
[3:24] valiantly strives
[3:25] to perform actions; which
[3:26] knows the big one
[3:27] enthusiasm, great
[3:28] devotion; which
[3:29] dedicates himself/herself
[3:30] a worthy cause; who in
[3:31] at best knows,
[3:33] which ultimately triumphs
[3:34] high
[3:34] achievements, and who in
[3:36] worse, if
[3:37] fails, then
[3:38] at least suffers
[3:39] failures with a big
[3:40] courage to make it
[3:41] the place never was
[3:43] among these cold and
[3:44] timid souls. shower, which
[3:46] they know no victory
[3:48] , no defeat. So we want to thank
[3:52] to each of you in the council
[3:54] for the work you do
[3:55] perform in these times. AND
[3:57] on behalf of all our
[3:58] students,
[3:59] teachers and
[4:00] employees we
[4:01] appreciate the fact that
[4:02] each of you is
[4:03] in the arena. We know,
[4:07] that it is not easy, but in
[4:08] your democracy
[4:09] the service is absolutely
[4:10] necessary, and we
[4:11] you need to remember,
[4:12] to tell you
[4:13] Thank you for your service.
[4:16] True leadership
[4:18] requires participation. It
[4:19] requires you
[4:20] to roll up one's sleeves to be part of
[4:22] decision. In the State
[4:25] university
[4:26] Bridgewater we
[4:27] decided to be
[4:28] involved, to wrap
[4:29] sleeves and unite
[4:30] the efforts of this wonderful
[4:32] communities for
[4:33] problem solving and
[4:34] to be part of
[4:35] decision. And that's exactly what it's about.
[4:37] I wanted to talk.
[4:38] today. To me
[4:39] joined by Vinnie D.
[4:41] Mito, Mike Hogan, Mark
[4:42] Cardi from the State
[4:43] university
[4:44] Bridgewater, while we
[4:45] Let's talk about it. But
[4:47] before I start
[4:48] to tell about
[4:49] news about
[4:50] State University
[4:51] Bridgewater, I want
[4:52] to congratulate the city council
[4:53] heads with the fact that he
[4:54] became a father for the second time–
[4:55] with baby Leonardo.
[4:58] So congratulations, city councilor
[4:59] Justin's head
[5:00] Casanova Davis. IN
[5:03] State University
[5:04] Bridgewater here we come again
[5:05] We have a strong start.
[5:07] Number of students
[5:08] increased, but only slightly.
[5:09] The situation in
[5:10] Bridgewater is quite
[5:11] stable. Half
[5:14] our students–this
[5:15] first-year students
[5:16] generation, and so it was
[5:17] for decades, and I–
[5:18] first-year student
[5:19] generation that
[5:19] studied at
[5:20] Bridgewater a long time ago.
[5:21] Our mission is not
[5:22] changed. Our
[5:23] The dormitories are full.
[5:25] 100%. They were
[5:26] last year, they
[5:27] this year. This is 3300
[5:29] students, and so we
[5:31] were. We have about 2000
[5:33] students if you don't know this, what
[5:35] live in apartments
[5:36] around the university
[5:38] , both in homes and
[5:39] in apartments. Past
[5:40] year we launched, I remember what I said.
[5:42] about this when I was here
[5:43] last,
[5:44] obligation
[5:45] Bridgewater. If you
[5:46] come from a family,
[5:47] who earns 125,000
[5:48] dollars or less, you enter Bridgewater
[5:51] State, if you are from
[5:52] Massachusetts,
[5:53] training and
[5:53] mandatory fee
[5:55] free. AND
[5:56] most of our
[5:57] students pay
[5:58] about 12,000 dollars.
[5:59] And this is an obligation
[6:00] Bridgewater. I think that this
[6:02] made us even
[6:03] more popular than
[6:05] they were before. But
[6:08] we also persistently
[6:09] we work so that you are
[6:11] and good neighbors.
[6:12] We cooperate with
[6:13] enterprises
[6:14] Bridgewater. And you can
[6:15] not knowing this, but
[6:16] only for the past
[6:17] our financial year
[6:19] students, teachers
[6:20] and employees
[6:21] university
[6:21] spent 247,000
[6:22] dollars through 126
[6:26] small businesses
[6:28] Bridgewater. Our foundation and
[6:30] our services
[6:30] food have
[6:31] a local program that
[6:33] is added to this
[6:34] total amount. And in
[6:35] We have 15 companies,
[6:37] who participate in
[6:38] our BSU Connect program
[6:40] Card. Tomorrow we conduct business
[6:42] exhibition for
[6:43] enterprises of the city
[6:44] Bridgewater and local
[6:45] enterprises that
[6:46] want to do business in
[6:47] our university.
[6:48] And I know what really
[6:50] it will be everywhere
[6:51] discussion with
[6:51] students,
[6:52] teachers,
[6:53] employees and
[6:54] enterprises. We
[6:55] also bow and
[6:56] let's roll up our sleeves
[6:57] regarding the problem
[6:58] water supply and
[6:59] sewage. I know,
[7:00] that you know this, but
[7:01] we are your customer number
[7:02] one. We are the biggest
[7:03] client. We pay
[7:05] most. Past
[7:06] year 1,595,000 dollars
[7:08] USA in the form of fees
[7:10] went to the city
[7:11] Bridgewater. We
[7:13] hard
[7:14] worked on
[7:14] reducing costs
[7:16] water, uh, on
[7:16] campus area. IN
[7:17] we are established
[7:18] many devices for
[7:20] cost reduction
[7:21] water. We also, uh,
[7:23] added irrigation
[7:24] wells, so as not to create pressure on
[7:27] city ​​water supply
[7:28] . And in the summer, when
[7:31] in Bridgwater
[7:32] there was a real crisis,
[7:33] we usually
[7:34] washed ours
[7:35] systems for our, uh
[7:36] , energy
[7:37] station, but
[7:38] actually we
[7:38] delivered this water
[7:40] trucks and
[7:41] paid separately for
[7:42] city ​​council request
[7:43] heads. We were happy.
[7:45] to do it again
[7:46] reduce demand for
[7:48] precious resource
[7:49] cities. We
[7:51] collaborated with
[7:52] by the city administration
[7:53] and the state, so that
[7:54] support applications
[7:55] Bridgewater city on
[7:56] grants, successfully
[7:57] helping to get
[7:58] EPA grant of 2
[8:00] million dollars, and
[8:01] worked on
[8:02] four different
[8:03] applications that we
[8:04] supported, uh, on
[8:05] other grants for
[8:06] quality improvement
[8:07] water, as well as over
[8:08] allocation of funds
[8:09] Congress from
[8:10] Congressman Keating
[8:11] and Senator Markey, on
[8:12] which we relied on. We
[8:15] continue
[8:15] to cooperate with
[8:16] the city of Bridgewater,
[8:17] if you don't
[8:18] you know, over
[8:19] improvement
[8:19] traffic and
[8:20] infrastructure
[8:21] city ​​center. BSU
[8:22] allocated 200,000 of his own
[8:23] dollars, ours
[8:24] student dollars
[8:26] , to be performed
[8:26] urban share
[8:27] improvement project
[8:29] parks worth 700,000
[8:30] dollars. Others
[8:31] half a million have arrived
[8:32] from the state. BSU has highlighted
[8:34] $100,000. I
[8:36] I'm going to give you a check.
[8:37] for this today
[8:38] in the evening, at the engineering
[8:39] work for the project
[8:41] sidewalk on
[8:41] Summer Crossroads
[8:42] street and, of course, on
[8:44] modernization
[8:44] gas stations, uh, what we
[8:46] Everyone is so happy to see you, and
[8:47] also supported
[8:48] city ​​grant in the amount of
[8:49] half a million dollars
[8:51] for the same purpose. Bridgewater
[8:52] financed, uh,
[8:53] Bridgewater State
[8:54] financed 20,000
[8:55] dollars for engineering
[8:56] plans for
[8:56] improvement and
[8:57] road renovation
[8:58] parking lot coverage
[8:59] central square
[9:00] cities. And we will continue
[9:02] to work together to
[9:04] try to improve
[9:05] parking, uh, for
[9:06] city, for his
[9:07] central part,
[9:08] business district. We are very proud
[9:12] our relationship with
[9:13] city. We
[9:14] continue
[9:15] support the city
[9:16] and local authorities. And we
[9:17] also, uh, very
[9:18] active, and I know you already know this, from
[9:20] public schools, and
[9:21] we provide a separate
[9:22] funding for
[9:23] public schools,
[9:24] Bridgewater Random Schools, for
[9:25] center for people
[9:26] elderly. And only
[9:28] yesterday, together with two
[9:29] ours
[9:29] consultants, er,
[9:31] we presented
[9:32] improvement
[9:32] libraries,
[9:33] technological
[9:34] improve
[9:35] libraries worth
[9:36] $50,000. And this is on
[9:38] addition to 20,000
[9:39] dollars that we provide the city with
[9:41] online support. I don't know if you know,
[9:44] what, uh, Bridgewater State
[9:45] The University also provides
[9:47] Internet access
[9:48] for city offices.
[9:49] We are very happy about all this.
[9:51] make. And we also have
[9:52] , hmm, at the end
[9:53] month will take place
[9:55] Autumn Festival,
[9:56] which we are happy to
[9:57] continue
[9:57] conduct. 186 years old
[10:00] because we still
[10:02] partners. We still
[10:04] friends. We still
[10:05] we are working to make this community
[10:07] a little better and
[10:08] provide educational
[10:09] opportunities that
[10:10] open the door
[10:11] for our students
[10:12] and for this wonderful
[10:14] city, part of which
[10:15] We are so happy to be here.
[10:16] At the end of this, um,
[10:18] at the end of this
[10:19] months, actually 2 and 3
[10:20] October, we have
[10:21] there will be a party
[10:23] graduates, we have
[10:24] there will be about 9000 people
[10:25] . Many of them
[10:26] will come from the city
[10:27] Bridgewater. We have 85,000
[10:29] graduates, 10,400
[10:30] students and 2000
[10:32] teachers and
[10:33] employees.
[10:35] Many of them will be
[10:36] there, and through this
[10:37] microphone and this
[10:37] I want the opportunity.
[10:38] invite any
[10:40] interested residents
[10:41] cities to join
[10:42] us. And at the party
[10:44] graduates, in particular,
[10:45] on Saturday, October 3,
[10:47] there will be many events
[10:48] for children. We also
[10:50] we will play with West-
[10:51] Worcester State-
[10:52] University at 4:00 PM
[10:53] our football team
[10:55] matches against
[10:55] the hated Wester
[10:57] State University. AND
[10:58] I'm kidding. We will have, eh
[11:00] -eh, energetic game, and we
[11:01] uh, let's light it up
[11:02] fireworks every time,
[11:04] when we score a goal.
[11:05] So, if you can't
[11:06] to go to a party
[11:07] returning home, and
[11:08] you hear a lot
[11:08] fireworks, this
[11:09] a good sign. So still
[11:10] Thank you again for that.
[11:11] allowed me
[11:12] share a few
[11:13] minutes. And today
[11:14] I have a big check,
[11:15] which you can't, uh,
[11:16] use through
[11:17] rental system
[11:18] cars in your
[11:19] to a local bank. Uh,
[11:21] and I will bring it, and we can go like this,
[11:23] maybe, sir
[11:24] President, if this
[11:25] normally. And this represents
[11:26] with $100,000 on
[11:27] those improvements on
[11:28] Summer Street,
[11:29] the gas station I'm talking about
[11:30] mentioned, as well as our
[11:31] gift of 60
[11:32] 000 dollars for
[11:33] firefighters, police
[11:34] and the Department
[11:35] social
[11:36] software. And to
[11:37] things, that $60,000
[11:38] increased by almost
[11:40] 10%at your request
[11:41] the mayor. We
[11:43] were a little happy
[11:43] improve our game on
[11:45] his request. So,
[11:46] If possible, I just
[11:47] I will present the check and
[11:48] Thank you for your time.
[11:50] Someone is taking a photo.
[12:05] By the way, I tried...
[12:06] to cross
[12:07] 18th birthday, and I just
[12:09] picked up this check, and everyone
[12:10] stopped for some reason.
[12:34] Mr. President,
[12:35] to Councilor Andy,
[12:36] I just wanted to
[12:37] thank
[12:38] President Clark and
[12:39] his team in
[12:40] University
[12:40] Bridgewater State. Hmm,
[12:41] when one in five
[12:43] the main reasons for my
[12:44] moving to this
[12:45] the city was what was here
[12:46] is located
[12:47] University
[12:47] Bridgewater State.
[12:50] Thank you, Councilor Linda,
[12:51] and thank you, president
[12:52] Clark. Uh, if you
[12:55] Allow me to introduce
[12:56] proposal. Uh, we
[12:58] let's go back to
[12:59] presidential announcements
[13:00] , uh, but I'll make it
[13:01] offer to go
[13:02] to the city report
[13:03] heads. So
[13:05] offer.
[13:06] Second.
[13:06] Proposal submitted
[13:07] Councilor Hunt,
[13:08] supported by an advisor
[13:09] Kennedy. Who is "for"?
[13:12] Ya. E. Excuse me.
[13:14] Who is "against"?
[13:15] I don't see,
[13:18] Mr. Mayor.
[13:19] Good. I will try.
[13:20] to gain some time
[13:21] for our little one
[13:22] league, uh, little
[13:23] ears. Uh, but first
[13:24] than I will do it, I think the president
[13:26] Clark himself
[13:26] conquered. It wasn't 10
[13:27] %, this was an increase
[13:28] by 20% compared to
[13:29] the previous digit. THERE ARE
[13:31] -uh, that's why I want this
[13:32] to note...hmm,
[13:33] water update.
[13:34] Last week we had
[13:35] was quite active
[13:36] update, uh, or
[13:37] a thorough update.
[13:38] Uh, I think so.
[13:39] several arose
[13:40] questions. I just
[13:41] I want to make sure that
[13:42] you know we are back
[13:44] we repeat. I know that
[13:45] there was a question about
[13:46] potential deal with
[13:47] other communities
[13:48] regarding alternatives
[13:49] water sources. And I think
[13:50] which is very important to me
[13:51] important again
[13:52] emphasize our
[13:53] process here. Uh,
[13:54] there is no agreed upon
[13:56] agreements. None
[13:57] signed agreement. It
[13:58] would be similar to any
[13:59] what negotiations, what
[14:00] we lead with groups
[14:01] collective
[14:02] negotiations. Uh,
[14:03] the mayor leads
[14:04] negotiations, but then
[14:05] , when there is a final
[14:06] decision on this,
[14:07] whether it is an appropriation or
[14:08] something else, it
[14:09] eventually passed
[14:10] for the council's consideration. So I just want to repeat what we
[14:13] already said before.
[14:14] You entrusted me with this
[14:15] work. We have completed
[14:17] We will provide this work.
[14:17] updated information
[14:18] within this framework
[14:19] closed session.
[14:20] But in a closed
[14:21] meeting
[14:21] vote for the agreement.
[14:22] This will be a discussion
[14:22] in the open
[14:23] meeting. I know that
[14:25] this question already
[14:26] was put, and someone
[14:27] I wanted this.
[14:27] clarified. I hope so.
[14:30] we clarified again. It
[14:32] will be public
[14:32] discussion. This
[14:33] the document will be
[14:34] available for
[14:35] public. On
[14:35] closed session
[14:36] nothing
[14:37] will be considered.
[14:38] So it's simple.
[14:39] renewal. What
[14:39] regarding the update
[14:41] as for water, it is not
[14:42] lot
[14:42] differs from
[14:43] of what we did
[14:45] last week, in the sense that we
[14:47] spent enough
[14:48] overhaul
[14:49] on Carver Pond. We see that, uh,
[14:51] the flow has increased
[14:52] water. We succeeded.
[14:53] reduce the volume of our
[14:55] medium connection.
[14:56] Now we have
[14:57] approximately 155-165,000
[14:59] gallons. In a certain
[15:01] At the moment we have reached 330.
[15:02] So we continue, uh-
[15:04] Well, we can do a little bit.
[15:05] to go down lower. Hmm,
[15:06] here are a few things that
[15:08] our team
[15:08] asked me here
[15:10] say. Um, the situation
[15:12] with distribution
[15:12] stable. As we already
[15:14] mentioned earlier,
[15:15] because we launch Plymouth-
[15:16] street this fall, we plan to plan
[15:18] our inspection and
[15:19] cleaning
[15:20] spray tank
[15:21] . Buck Great Hill will be
[15:22] launched in the spring. Um,
[15:23] we continue
[15:24] test our
[15:25] processing systems
[15:26] green sand and
[15:27] chemical supply, and, e
[15:28] , we expect them to
[15:29] will work during
[15:30] month. We
[15:31] collaborated with
[15:32] Massachusetts, er,
[15:33] on this project, and we are all moving forward.
[15:35] Um, I think that's it.
[15:37] the scope of my update
[15:38] regarding water. Maybe there is
[15:39] questions to win
[15:41] a little more time.
[15:42] Council,
[15:43] only one because of you
[15:45] to the mayor.
[15:46] You said that this
[15:47] Great Hill will be
[15:48] in the spring, but what about in the fall?
[15:50] In the spring. So, we have
[15:51] two tanks.
[15:52] Spray tank-
[15:53] this is the one we plan to clean
[15:55] this autumn. Um,
[15:56] Great Hill Reservoir
[15:57] this is what we plan
[15:58] to do in the spring.
[15:59] Thank you.
[16:00] Several years have passed,
[16:01] how do we, uh, not do this
[16:02] did. And we too
[16:03] Let's wash this autumn.
[16:04] Thank you.
[16:05] Welcome, Council
[16:08] Kennedy.
[16:08] Er, because of you, sir
[16:10] President. Do we have
[16:11] procurement schedule
[16:12] for these temporary
[16:13] buildings? We just
[16:15] talked about it
[16:16] today. Uh, we
[16:17] conducted emergency
[16:18] procurement. We expect that the tenders
[16:20] the offers will be
[16:20] submitted by the end of this
[16:21] of the week, on Friday. Uh,
[16:22] we hope
[16:23] to receive these tenders
[16:24] suggestions so that we
[16:25] could move on.
[16:26] Uh, we have emergency
[16:27] purchases available
[16:29] for us who were
[16:30] approved by DAM. So, how
[16:31] only we will get
[16:32] these numbers, we hope
[16:33] move on with these
[16:34] temporary
[16:35] structures. And then, uh-
[16:37] eh, it is expected that
[16:38] state of emergency
[16:39] will be canceled as
[16:40] only the process
[16:41] procurement will take place
[16:42] the whole process
[16:42] procurement to the end,
[16:44] and then, as soon as we will ensure this
[16:46] construction, it
[16:47] will stop. I just
[16:49] I'm trying to clarify.
[16:50] schedule of what we are considering.
[16:52] Your question
[16:52] concerns the general
[16:53] extraordinary
[16:54] water situation?
[16:55] Yes, with more water
[16:56] because the moratorium
[16:57] related to this. So
[16:58] this is so that this
[16:59] solve. I think that
[17:00] this is a broader conversation that
[17:01] I would like to spend time with
[17:03] council and, of course, with
[17:04] Massachusetts. Ahem,
[17:05] you know, part of
[17:06] this is to ensure
[17:07] so that we
[17:08] launched 10A 10B, right?
[17:09] Yes? And navigation to
[17:10] make sure that this
[17:11] works, and moves
[17:12] forward. As I said before
[17:13] , our tanks on
[17:13] last meeting
[17:14] were in a very good mood
[17:15] equal. Um, you know, I think, let's go.
[17:17] let's run this, and then
[17:18] we can obviously
[17:19] to make a decision
[17:20] regarding the emergency
[17:21] water situation,
[17:21] moving on.
[17:22] Good. Thank you.
[17:24] Yes, B. Yes, I have.
[17:28] question about
[17:29] negotiations that
[17:30] continue with Brockton.
[17:36] I know that
[17:36] the public is very
[17:38] concerned about this, and I think it would be helpful if you at least
[17:41] would discuss such
[17:42] things like expiration dates
[17:44] contract, how much
[17:51] other cities take
[17:52] participation in
[17:52] regional agreement,
[17:57] water prices, terms,
[18:01] all of this. Can you
[18:04] reveal some of them?
[18:06] You know, even though we
[18:06] actively conduct
[18:07] negotiations on
[18:08] contract, question
[18:09] about the absence
[18:10] contract already
[18:10] completed, and this
[18:11] part of what
[18:12] we have an updated
[18:13] information for the council.
[18:14] For example, I return to
[18:15] collective
[18:16] negotiations. This is the one
[18:17] the very process that we use for
[18:18] collective
[18:19] negotiations. I provide
[18:19] you updated
[18:20] information about what
[18:21] at what stage are we are. And when?
[18:22] we are something final
[18:23] let's agree, we
[18:23] necessarily
[18:24] Let's discuss this. We can talk about
[18:26] years and various similar
[18:27] things. Unfortunately, we haven't yet
[18:28] achieved the goal. We have
[18:29] there is no final
[18:30] agreements. I need
[18:32] certain instructions or
[18:33] guidelines on how to
[18:34] what this council would like
[18:35] to do, and this is part of
[18:36] our conversation
[18:36] tonight. Uh,
[18:38] but nothing yet
[18:39] finally agreed,
[18:40] but if something happens
[18:41] finally agreed,
[18:42] and this is what the council and
[18:43] the committee wants
[18:43] consider, it will be
[18:44] the conversation we had
[18:45] we will spend on
[18:46] open meeting
[18:47] to discuss this. I know that in this city
[18:52] there is a problem with
[18:53] transparency, and I think
[18:55] what would be useful,
[18:56] if everything
[18:56] was revealed at least
[18:57] in general.
[19:05] I don't know how to do this.
[19:07] answer.
[19:08] For example, a counselor is
[19:09] disinformation, yes, uh-
[19:11] oh, last one
[19:12] the meeting was
[19:13] A contract has been signed. I can't go into
[19:16] details
[19:16] negotiations. It
[19:17] part of the process that
[19:19] we do, what we do
[19:20] We are discussing with the council.
[19:21] But everything we do
[19:22] everything we work on
[19:23] as a community, we
[19:23] should do, and we will do this on
[19:25] public meeting
[19:26] . This is what we already
[19:27] said earlier. Exactly
[19:28] this is what we are going to do. So this will be
[19:30] very transparent, and we don't even know whether
[19:32] this is what the community is dealing with
[19:33] wants to move forward,
[19:34] is this the best
[19:35] in the interests of the community. I think this is part of it.
[19:37] my work-
[19:37] to talk to you
[19:38] everyone to understand,
[19:39] provide you with an updated
[19:39] information about what
[19:40] at what stage are we are, provide
[19:41] you professional
[19:42] recommendation, and then
[19:43] also get
[19:43] instructions from the council
[19:44] regarding which
[19:45] direction you want
[19:45] move. But I can
[19:47] repeat that nothing
[19:48] not signed. None
[19:49] final agreement. Uh,
[19:51] this is a fact, and we
[19:52] let's talk about it
[19:53] tonight.
[19:55] Good. And, uh, or
[19:56] Do we know the terms?
[20:01] completion of your
[20:02] negotiations. I think
[20:03] that partly this
[20:04] concerns the fact that
[20:05] when is it likely
[20:06] will it happen?
[20:06] This will probably be
[20:07] part of our
[20:08] discussion today
[20:09] in the evening. Right.
[20:10] So, I again
[20:11] small ones are needed
[20:11] instructions from this
[20:12] advice on what to do
[20:13] Which direction are you going?
[20:14] Do you want to move?
[20:15] Good. And one more thing
[20:16] question. How are we?
[20:17] moving forward with
[20:18] land valuation
[20:19] Lincoln Andrews as
[20:22] alternatives
[20:23] Brockton?
[20:24] This is also
[20:24] discussed in
[20:25] agenda
[20:26] closed session.
[20:27] So you too
[20:28] will receive an updated
[20:29] information from this
[20:29] about this evening.
[20:31] Good. Are there any more?
[20:36] question from the council regarding
[20:38] water? Not
[20:42] seeing none, we
[20:44] Let's move on. I hear voices. Deb, I think this is
[20:53] normally. Not yet.
[21:04] Sorry, friends, I just don't want to.
[21:06] delve into
[21:07] point of order
[21:08] daytime and
[21:09] to detain these
[21:10] children longer than they
[21:11] needed today
[21:12] in the evening.
[21:25] Mr. President,
[21:26] citizen comments
[21:27] will be after this.
[21:29] Yes, we will be back.
[21:29] to the open forum
[21:30] citizens and we will
[21:31] follow
[21:32] agenda.
[21:33] Thank you.
[21:54] It's not them. Together.
[22:15] Yes.
[22:17] Someone wants to contribute
[22:19] proposal regarding
[22:20] five-minute
[22:21] breaks.
[22:22] Second. Proposal
[22:23] introduced by advisor Kennedy,
[22:24] supported by the advisor
[22:25] Spagon. All in favor? 1.
[22:27] Is anyone "against"?
[22:29] Okay, we'll be back.
[22:31] at 7:28. We are coming back.
[29:02] to the point.
[29:04] Sorry, I don't want you.
[29:05] interrupt. Yes.
[29:34] I like...
[29:50] Did they all come in?
[29:58] Okay, I'm announcing.
[29:59] meeting. Okay, I think we, uh,
[30:06] congratulations and
[30:07] let's introduce ours
[30:08] Bridgewater Little team
[30:09] League 12U.
[30:19] Play some music.
[30:21] Enjoy the music. And now
[30:29] quietly. Good. Thank you,
[31:14] who joined us
[31:15] , guys, this evening
[31:16] . I know that many people
[31:17] of you played football
[31:18] this afternoon or
[31:19] in the evening, at school, at
[31:20] school tomorrow. Uh, but
[31:22] we would like
[31:22] to mark you this
[31:23] evening for what you
[31:24] represented Bridgewater
[31:25] at the Little World Series
[31:26] League and for everything you
[31:28] reached. So, I have
[31:29] there are a few things for
[31:30] you. Uh, a few
[31:31] gifts. Uh, if
[31:32] You be patient, uh, I'm not
[31:33] I will force you
[31:34] stand for a long time, and then
[31:35] we will take a picture in
[31:37] ends, and you can
[31:38] to go. Uh, so the first thing
[31:40] we have for you, this
[31:41] proclamation. Uh,
[31:44] Coaches, are you there too?
[31:48] Here you are. Thank you all.
[31:50] So, I have a copy.
[31:51] of this document for
[31:52] all of you, and then
[31:53] the copy that will remain
[31:54] here, at the city hall,
[31:56] with us. Uh, but I
[31:57] I'm going to read it.
[31:58] out loud so that you all
[31:59] heard. Therefore,
[32:00] because the city
[32:01] Bridgewater is proud
[32:02] by recognizing
[32:03] outstanding achievements
[32:04] Bridgewater Little teams
[32:06] League U12, whose dedication
[32:07] , determination, team spirit
[32:09] work and sports
[32:10] skill
[32:11] brought them the title
[32:12] regional champions
[32:13] New England 2026.
[32:15] And since during
[32:17] all season members
[32:18] Bridgewater Little teams
[32:19] League U12 represented
[32:20] Bridgewater with
[32:21] pride and
[32:22] difference,
[32:23] demonstrating
[32:23] real sports
[32:25] skill.
[32:27] Since the achievement
[32:28] teams are evidence
[32:29] countless hours
[32:30] training, support
[32:31] their coaches and
[32:32] unwavering support
[32:34] their families. AND
[32:36] because the city council
[32:37] wishes to note
[32:38] exceptional young people
[32:39] athletes and
[32:40] congratulate them on their
[32:41] notable
[32:42] achievements,
[32:43] noting these
[32:43] memories that they
[32:44] created, and example,
[32:46] which they submitted for
[32:47] young athletes in
[32:48] to all of Bridgewater.
[32:51] So, the city council
[32:52] Bridgewater, State
[32:53] Massachusetts,
[32:54] announces September 15, 2026
[32:55] Happy Team Day
[32:57] Little League under 12 years old
[32:58] in honor of recognition
[32:59] their outstanding
[33:00] achievements and
[33:01] recognition of their
[33:02] hard work,
[33:04] teamwork,
[33:05] sports
[33:06] skills and
[33:07] devotion. Urban
[33:09] I wish them well.
[33:10] further success as
[33:12] on and off the field
[33:13] him. For confirmation
[33:16] what should we do
[33:18] to sign the seal
[33:19] Bridgewater 15
[33:21] September 2026. So
[33:24] hand it to the coach.
[33:38] Good. Then we have more
[33:39] one piece for you
[33:40] everyone. Uh, we wanted to do something
[33:42] special and
[33:43] to ensure that
[33:44] heritage
[33:45] continued here, in
[33:46] town hall. Uh, so we
[33:48] ordered
[33:48] replica production
[33:50] T-shirts. Uh, and Auntie's
[33:51] Creations also a bit
[33:52] helped us with this.
[33:54] But, uh, we have
[33:55] replica of the T-shirt that
[33:56] I will ask each of you to sign if
[33:59] you want. So
[33:59] Listen, we have
[34:00] only one chance, because
[34:01] there is only one of us
[34:02] T-shirt. OK? So
[34:04] Take your time. Uh,
[34:05] I hope to sign.
[34:07] the numbers here are on the 26th. It
[34:08] will be issued in
[34:09] frame and
[34:10] will be stored here,
[34:11] at the town hall so that you all
[34:12] could come back, uh-
[34:13] eh, anytime, and
[34:14] come there. Uh, me
[34:16] I'll put it over there, on
[34:17] table. There will be
[34:18] Sharpie markers, but
[34:19] remember one
[34:21] shot, okay? AND
[34:22] leave some space
[34:23] for others. Okay, we
[34:52] Let's go here. I saw
[35:08] It's slow here. You,
[35:33] guys, too much
[35:34] big to say "
[35:36] cheese, huh?
[35:53] I was doing something, but I
[35:55] anyway usually
[36:01] I'm leaving.
[36:10] Oh, it's okay. Congratulations.
[36:49] When I was taking pictures,
[37:21] I realized that I have
[37:23] older brother, and to him
[37:24] comfortable. You...Oh,
[38:01] really? Look at
[38:07] himself. I don't know how.
[38:30] they will do it.
[38:44] Congratulations. Congratulations. That...
[40:44] Imagine...Come back
[41:15] to your home. there. AT.
[42:14] Shake it. Thank you.
[42:49] Perfectly.
[43:03] Service.
[43:13] Okay, all of us.
[43:14] let's go back to our
[43:15] meetings. Again
[43:19] thank you parents,
[43:20] to the 12U team and
[43:21] coaches. Uh, that was it.
[43:22] wonderful holiday
[43:23] tonight, and I am looking forward to it.
[43:26] when their shirt
[43:27] will be hung here, in
[43:28] town hall. Uh, we return to
[43:30] open forum
[43:31] for citizens. Therefore,
[43:32] according to the requirements
[43:33] Massachusetts law
[43:34] about open meetings,
[43:35] discussion not
[43:36] will take place under
[43:37] time periods
[43:37] public
[43:38] discussion, and any
[43:39] who can comment
[43:40] at this time up to three
[43:41] minutes. Uh, just
[43:42] reminder: be
[43:43] Please indicate yours.
[43:44] name and address for
[43:45] protocol. Good morning
[44:02] evening, dear
[44:03] advisors. Sam
[44:05] Bombgarten, Short-
[44:06] Street, 60. At the meeting
[44:07] City Council July 4
[44:09] one of the residents,
[44:10] Mr. John Donna,
[44:11] appeared before you,
[44:12] to object to
[44:14] the pride flag,
[44:15] posted in
[44:16] library together with
[44:17] other symbols
[44:18] pride, placed
[44:20] inside the library
[44:21] . He said that he
[44:24] better than June
[44:25] ended, and the flag
[44:26] omitted. In addition,
[44:28] that he expressed his
[44:29] personal discomfort
[44:30] , he said that this
[44:32] interferes with urban
[44:32] affairs. I answered
[44:35] Mr. Donny personally
[44:36] by letter to
[44:37] old-fashioned style,
[44:38] giving him such
[44:39] question. How exactly
[44:41] presence of the flag
[44:43] ruined your month?
[44:45] Could you please be sure?
[44:46] explain how it is
[44:47] interferes with urban
[44:48] to affairs? And like a flag
[44:50] pride or sticker
[44:51] Pride in the library
[44:52] directly
[44:53] affects your life
[44:54] ? I, of course,
[44:56] continued,
[44:57] noting that
[44:57] flag hoisting
[44:59] pride and youth–this
[45:00] one of the ways,
[45:01] by whom Bridgewater
[45:02] moving forward,
[45:03] becoming more
[45:04] hospitable. I am not
[45:06] got answers
[45:08] from Mr. Donna, but
[45:09] he reappeared
[45:10] before you August 25th with
[45:11] almost the same
[45:12] message, but this
[45:13] once more
[45:14] aimed specifically at
[45:15] flags and stickers
[45:17] pride in our
[45:18] schools that are
[45:18] a symbol of inclusion that
[45:20] everyone is welcome. He
[45:23] asked others
[45:24] express. Well, here it is.
[45:27] I am against
[45:28] isolation and
[45:29] I speak on behalf of everyone.
[45:30] children, including your own, which is not
[45:32] will damage the stickers and
[45:34] pride flags, and
[45:35] actually can
[45:36] to learn something about
[45:37] tolerance. While I
[45:41] wrote this statement,
[45:42] headmaster
[45:43] Bifford, Maine,
[45:44] posted on Facebook
[45:45] timely story with
[45:47] Bifford, Maine,
[45:48] who encountered
[45:49] similar questions
[45:50] regarding LGBTQ symbols,
[45:52] and one of the parents
[45:53] asked him
[45:53] remove them. That
[45:57] he said, and I quote: "
[45:58] This flag does not ask
[45:59] third grader
[46:00] to adopt a certain belief
[46:01] or be someone else.
[46:05] He speaks to a handful
[46:07] children in this building,
[46:08] who are raised by two
[46:09] moms or two dads who
[46:10] to their family not
[46:11] will be treated as
[46:12] to the weirdos." This is not
[46:15] ideology. This is a child,
[46:18] who knows what she can do
[46:19] to talk about oneself
[46:20] life, like everyone else. I would also say that
[46:24] our classes never
[46:25] were empty. We hang family
[46:27] photographs, flags
[46:29] other countries, from where
[46:30] Our students are native,
[46:31] we talk about
[46:32] holidays and much more
[46:33] Francoist
[46:34] the legacy of Bitford.
[46:36] All this is connected with
[46:37] someone's identity.
[46:39] And I've never heard,
[46:40] for parents to say
[46:41] me that they
[46:42] violated neutrality
[46:43] . Another thing I would
[46:44] suggested, this is what is not here
[46:46] neutral
[46:47] option. Placing
[46:48] symbols of pride
[46:49] is talking about something. Their
[46:51] withdrawal also about something
[46:53] speaks. And children, for whom it is intended,
[46:56] will hear the second–
[46:57] deleting characters
[46:59] loud and clear.
[47:00] End of quote. IN some cases
[47:03] symbols of pride are
[47:05] inclusive. There is only
[47:07] positive results
[47:08] in preserving such
[47:09] symbols in sight,
[47:11] especially in ours
[47:12] libraries and
[47:12] schools that are
[47:13] centers of our
[47:14] communities and where everyone
[47:15] should be welcomed.
[47:17] Thank you. Good evening
[47:33] , Janet Hansen,
[47:34] Pleasant Street. Um, I just, um, asked that.
[47:36] at another meeting
[47:37] consultant, and I think it's today.
[47:40] was violated regarding
[47:41] extraordinary
[47:42] situation D. Um, will it be
[47:43] its abbreviated, or we
[47:44] let's just continue and
[47:46] let's give it to him
[47:46] end? And I think it will be in
[47:48] December, if I'm right,
[47:49] if someone me
[47:50] will correct if I
[47:51] I'm wrong. Hmm, but this
[47:53] December. Um, I wanted to
[47:54] I wish that the extraordinary
[47:56] state D continued.
[47:57] What's the harm? If
[47:59] possible to continue
[48:00] until the end
[48:01] expiration date, I believe,
[48:03] What was that, um,
[48:04] Sorry, I got lost.
[48:05] accounts. Ahem,
[48:06] continuation of it
[48:07] at least until this date
[48:08] will help our
[48:09] to continue
[48:10] to receive help.
[48:12] I don't know if there are any
[48:13] serious intentions or
[48:15] agreements on
[48:16] Bridgewater with the Aquaria project
[48:17] Del Plant via Brockton,
[48:19] but I categorically
[48:20] against this. IN
[48:21] Brockton is a 20-year-old
[48:22] contract, but they
[48:23] stopped actively
[48:24] choose water,
[48:25] as far as I am concerned
[48:26] known for several years
[48:27] ago, but they still
[48:28] must pay
[48:29] fixed fee, um,
[48:30] even if they don't
[48:31] use water.
[48:33] So, um, it's no wonder that
[48:34] they are looking for someone,
[48:35] who will help them with
[48:37] hereby. Let's not
[48:38] to do their duty
[48:39] our debt. Again
[48:40] yes, if I
[48:41] I'm wrong, please.
[48:42] , correct me. I am not
[48:43] I think that would be
[48:45] good for our
[48:46] cities. Any money,
[48:47] which we spend on
[48:48] water, um, there should be
[48:49] aimed at
[48:50] well development
[48:51] on Vernon Street. I
[48:53] firmly convinced,
[48:54] that this is the best way.
[48:55] Money should be spent.
[48:57] on this. Let's focus on
[48:58] one thing at a time. We already have this
[49:01] property, and work
[49:02] have begun. We don't
[49:03] need an aquarium
[49:04] Brockton. Um, I don't.
[49:05] very excited, I don't
[49:06] confident about water,
[49:08] but I'm not very
[49:09] fascinated by this. But I would like to stay.
[49:11] on Vernon Street, and I just would like to obtain information,
[49:15] if anyone has it.
[49:16] I said, ask.
[49:17] themselves, why they
[49:18] stopped
[49:18] use
[49:19] station, and if you
[49:20] can you explain to us,
[49:21] why could this be
[49:22] What to look out for
[49:23] attention. Let's not
[49:24] we will be too
[49:25] to disperse.
[49:26] We are doing well now.
[49:27] from Middleboro and level
[49:28] water in our
[49:28] tanks.
[49:29] It seems like money
[49:30] remain in the city
[49:31] for work on
[49:32] wells on
[49:33] Vernon Street and
[49:34] repair of pipes that
[49:35] need repair. AND
[49:37] I would like to congratulate
[49:39] Children's league. They
[49:40] performed a wonderful
[49:41] work. Thank you very much.
[49:54] Gina Gown Ball Ave
[49:55] . Hmm, I would like to clarify something that
[49:59] resulted from
[50:01] several meetings
[50:02] ago, a few
[50:03] board meetings, therefore,
[50:04] regarding my actions.
[50:06] It seems that it was
[50:08] meeting on August 25.
[50:11] I was simply told
[50:13] forget about it, but I think this should be
[50:15] to clarify, so that
[50:16] to clarify the situation.
[50:20] Um, Facebook was
[50:21] It is written that I
[50:22] disrespected
[50:23] Lincoln Andrews,
[50:24] when he was speaking. IN
[50:27] The post was about
[50:28] that I signed a time-
[50:30] out and pointed to
[50:31] clock. To be
[50:33] Of course, this is none
[50:34] in a way that didn't have a purpose
[50:36] to express disrespect
[50:37] to Mr. Andrews.
[50:41] Rather, I tried
[50:42] to attract attention
[50:43] the chairman of the council, so that
[50:44] indicate that comments
[50:46] Mr. Andrews
[50:47] exceed 3-
[50:47] minute limit for
[50:49] comments from citizens.
[50:54] In the past, many
[50:55] people were warned
[50:56] about the approach
[50:57] limit, um, and/or
[50:58] they said that they
[50:59] need to finish
[51:00] your comments,
[51:01] including me. Um, and
[51:04] I thought that Mr.
[51:05] Andrews should be
[51:06] limited by the same
[51:07] limit. In the post
[51:12] it was also noted that
[51:13] people who apply
[51:14] to me, um, should
[51:16] to respect a person who
[51:17] says, even if
[51:18] we disagree or we
[51:20] she doesn't like it.
[51:24] I completely agree with
[51:25] this statement. For
[51:28] those of you who have me
[51:30] you know, I'm not one of those who
[51:31] respects no one, and
[51:32] never been like that. I believe in freedom of speech.
[51:38] Everyone has the right
[51:39] openly
[51:40] to express oneself
[51:41] feelings, regardless
[51:42] from whether
[51:43] I agree with them.
[51:44] comments or not.
[51:47] Again, I didn't have
[51:49] intention to offend Mr.
[51:50] Andrews. Hmm, so I
[51:55] spoke out of this
[51:57] reason. Hmm, but for
[51:59] I just want to start
[52:00] to mention the committee on
[52:01] studying the abolition
[52:02] budget. I think that
[52:05] That's a great idea. If
[52:08] the city will wait until
[52:09] budget season,
[52:13] last year people
[52:15] they said that the budget
[52:16] worked,
[52:16] the cancellation was
[52:17] adopted in haste. I think this gives
[52:21] idea of ​​how
[52:22] city ​​dwellers
[52:23] relate to
[52:24] budget cancellation.
[52:27] So, when preparing
[52:28] budget, it can
[52:29] to stay in one's head
[52:31] people. Hmm, and the last one. I like to watch.
[52:36] boards below. People, I don't know who does this.
[52:39] , but they all write
[52:40] these positive things. I
[52:42] noticed that today
[52:43] word is coming
[52:44] positive day. And I just want to
[52:48] ask the whole city
[52:49] remain
[52:50] positive. This is the only one
[52:51] the way we can get through
[52:53] it. Thank you. If nothing
[53:08] we don't see, then
[53:09] Let's move on. Uh,
[53:11] let's move on to the point
[53:12] H, presentations. Uh,
[53:14] tonight at
[53:15] there is only one of us
[53:16] presentation from
[53:17] Scott P.A., Chairman
[53:18] review committee
[53:19] statute. Good morning
[53:31] p.m. Thank you, sir.
[53:32] President. For those who doesn't know me, I am
[53:35] Scott Pitta. I am the head.
[53:37] review committee
[53:38] statute. Just wanted to
[53:39] would like to tell you
[53:41] everyone about what we are
[53:42] have been engaged since
[53:43] our destination.
[53:44] You need mine.
[53:45] old glasses to
[53:46] read my notes. THERE ARE-
[53:52] e, the purpose of the committee is
[53:53] revision of the statute, which
[53:54] we consider that we do not consider, and
[53:57] what do we hope for
[53:58] achieve. Shorter
[54:00] saying, the committee of
[54:00] revision of the charter
[54:01] exists because the statute
[54:02] says that we
[54:03] must do it. Uh-huh
[54:04] , one of the really
[54:05] pleasant things, which
[54:06] I like it in
[54:08] this statute, this is what does he require from
[54:10] us at least every
[54:11] six years,
[54:12] actually he
[54:13] requires all of you
[54:14] appoint a committee of
[54:15] revision of the statute. AND
[54:19] review committee
[54:20] statute
[54:21] delves into
[54:22] regulations. What works? What
[54:24] not working? What
[54:25] need
[54:25] correct? How do we
[54:27] fix some of the
[54:28] What problems are there? AND
[54:30] I like it.
[54:31] because it is a recognition that we are not perfect, and
[54:34] our charter is not
[54:35] perfect, but we can fix this.
[54:40] Regarding the statute and
[54:41] creation of a committee on
[54:42] revision of the statute, in
[54:43] We have one year to complete this task.
[54:46] That's not a lot of time.
[54:47] I was in the previous one.
[54:48] review committee
[54:49] the statute, and we
[54:50] it was necessary
[54:51] extension of the term,
[54:52] to do all the work because it
[54:54] quite complex,
[54:55] if the committee of
[54:56] revision of the charter
[54:57] is going
[54:57] to do one's duty
[54:58] work and do it
[54:59] good. As soon as we
[55:05] let's complete this process
[55:07] and we will get all our
[55:08] recommendations, we
[55:09] let's return these
[55:10] recommendations to you, and
[55:11] It's up to you to decide how.
[55:12] to get the ball to the goal.
[55:16] You take our job.
[55:17] , you can
[55:18] to agree with her,
[55:19] to disagree, as
[55:20] whatever, and then
[55:21] put forward
[55:22] recommendations that you
[55:23] like.
[55:27] Citizens have
[55:28] own initiative,
[55:29] to contribute some
[55:30] changes. This is completely different.
[55:33] topic for conversation. But
[55:35] I want to point out one thing.
[55:37] we don't
[55:38] we are considering this
[55:39] rules and procedures
[55:40] councils, resolutions,
[55:41] administrative
[55:42] code. And I'm breaking it.
[55:44] question because it
[55:45] constantly
[55:46] discussed in
[55:47] many comments,
[55:48] which we receive from
[55:49] citizens. One of
[55:50] the main ones are limitations
[55:51] in three minutes,
[55:52] open forum for
[55:54] citizens, the fact that
[55:55] you don't get
[55:56] direct reverse
[55:57] a connection that is not there in
[55:58] charter, how are you doing
[55:59] you know, these are the rules and
[56:01] Council procedures. So
[56:02] if anyone has
[56:03] problems with this,
[56:04] talk to him, not
[56:05] with me. Good. What
[56:10] concerns our
[56:11] work for today,
[56:12] we as a committee
[56:12] decided that the first thing that
[56:14] we need to do,
[56:15] listen to it. We are not
[56:16] wanted to go in
[56:18] door and say: "We
[56:19] We know everything. We
[56:20] let's review the statute and
[56:21] let's tell everyone that
[56:22] needs to be fixed."
[56:25] I always say that
[56:26] A wise man is one who understands that she
[56:28] doesn't know everything. So we
[56:33] took such a position
[56:34] and first
[56:34] planned three
[56:35] public
[56:36] discussion to gather one's thoughts
[56:38] public. Uh, we
[56:42] deliberately
[56:42] organized these three
[56:43] discussion in different
[56:45] time and on different days, so that
[56:46] to collect as much as possible
[56:47] more population. IN
[56:49] We were in the middle of the sunset.
[56:50] week at noon
[56:51] center for people
[56:52] elderly,
[56:53] midweek
[56:54] across the road in the evening
[56:55] in the library, and then
[56:56] last Saturday directly
[56:58] here, in this room,
[56:59] to give to everyone who could
[57:00] would be present,
[57:01] opportunity to be
[57:02] present. Uh,
[57:05] attendance
[57:06] was originally
[57:07] high, about 16
[57:08] people on the first
[57:09] west, then
[57:10] decreased to
[57:11] about eight, and
[57:13] this Saturday there were two
[57:14] . Uh, we're going.
[57:17] to plan
[57:17] the fourth event in
[57:19] fire station at 4
[57:20] October. We still
[57:21] We are working on time.
[57:23] The start will be between 6:00 p.m.
[57:24] and 7:00 p.m., but it will be
[57:26] published on
[57:27] website. Um, another one
[57:31] collection method
[57:31] information–this
[57:32] interviews with key
[57:34] interested
[57:35] by the parties elected
[57:36] officials,
[57:37] administrative
[57:38] officials,
[57:39] department heads
[57:40] because they have
[57:41] a different point of view on
[57:42] charter than citizens
[57:44] , which interact with
[57:45] charter. And also with us
[57:51] there is a survey
[57:52] citizens for all,
[57:53] who wants to express
[57:54] my opinion, but not
[57:55] wants to visit
[57:56] meeting, uh, or everything
[57:57] still wants to pass
[57:58] poll. It is on
[58:00] the city website. It
[58:01] is in the city's application in
[58:03] section of the committee on
[58:04] Charter review. IN
[58:05] we have our own page
[58:06] on the city website.
[58:08] Please come in.
[58:09] there, fill in
[58:10] questionnaire. We spent
[58:11] a lot of time on
[58:12] discussion
[58:13] formulations of these
[58:14] questions, trying
[58:15] to make them
[58:15] maximum
[58:16] neutral. Without
[58:17] leading questions. Uh,
[58:19] it is very difficult
[58:20] to do with the questionnaire,
[58:21] but we did everything we could. Um, and then this one
[58:27] feedback
[58:28] together with
[58:28] discussions in
[58:29] community, information
[58:31] from the leaders
[58:31] departments and
[58:32] information you
[58:33] everyone who gives will help
[58:35] we have to go through this process
[58:36] . I can't say that.
[58:39] we will agree with every comment,
[58:41] which we will get. Um,
[58:43] you know, right here
[58:44] lively starts
[58:45] debate. That's why we have
[58:47] There is a committee. That's why
[58:49] nine of you, so that you
[58:50] could disagree.
[58:51] And thanks to this
[58:52] We have differences,
[58:53] we hope,
[58:53] let's get to
[58:54] correct answer
[58:55] . One big question,
[58:59] which constantly arises,
[59:01] this is a form of urban
[59:02] municipality. Um, I
[59:04] I'm sure you all
[59:05] saw what seemed to be
[59:06] constantly echoing
[59:07] drum beat regarding
[59:09] whether it is correct
[59:10] government. We
[59:12] voted for
[59:13] the beginning of our
[59:14] committee. We
[59:17] discussed whether we would
[59:18] we consider the form
[59:19] rule. And we
[59:22] have reached the point that
[59:23] the last time when
[59:24] Bridgewater changed
[59:25] form of government, was
[59:26] a committee was established to
[59:27] urban research
[59:28] municipality. This
[59:30] the committee spent from
[59:31] two to three years
[59:32] to fulfill his/her
[59:33] task. If we
[59:36] took on this
[59:37] task, we would not
[59:38] were able to solve
[59:38] none of the issues that
[59:40] contained in the statute.
[59:43] This does not mean that we won't hear these
[59:45] comments. We heard these
[59:47] comments. We continue to hear them.
[59:51] But in the end,
[59:51] committee formation
[59:53] from research
[59:53] urban
[59:54] self-government will fall
[59:55] to the city council.
[59:57] Decide whether it should
[59:58] create a city
[59:59] committee on
[1:00:00] urban research
[1:00:01] self-government or not
[1:00:02] , it depends on you
[1:00:03] nine. We will not
[1:00:05] consider this
[1:00:05] question
[1:00:06] directly. Therefore,
[1:00:12] What's next for the committee?
[1:00:13] on revising the charter?
[1:00:16] As soon as we will complete our stage
[1:00:18] entering messages
[1:00:19] , our listening phase,
[1:00:20] we'll dive right in.
[1:00:23] Deep dive into
[1:00:24] regulations. And when I say
[1:00:28] deep dive, I mean, we parse the word by
[1:00:31] in a word, to the point that
[1:00:32] maybe, and
[1:00:34] all of these
[1:00:34] legislative
[1:00:35] building regulations.
[1:00:40] All this is being discussed,
[1:00:41] and we are going through this
[1:00:42] process, finding out: whether
[1:00:44] are there any internal
[1:00:45] inconsistencies?
[1:00:48] Any areas where, um,
[1:00:50] maybe one section
[1:00:51] the statute simply does not
[1:00:52] completely consistent
[1:00:53] with another section
[1:00:55] of the statute, and this is not
[1:00:56] works, and this
[1:00:56] complicates your
[1:00:57] work; this makes it difficult
[1:00:59] their work. Is there
[1:01:01] areas that need
[1:01:02] strengthen, you know, we hear a lot about
[1:01:04] finances, things like that
[1:01:06] . What can be done for
[1:01:09] improving participation
[1:01:10] committees? So, this is
[1:01:13] all the things that we are considering, uh, in
[1:01:15] basic definition
[1:01:17] , procedures, everything that
[1:01:18] exists in four
[1:01:19] corners of the document
[1:01:20] statute, this is what we are considering. One of
[1:01:28] things I want to talk about
[1:01:30] to ask all of you,
[1:01:31] this, please
[1:01:32] share yours
[1:01:33] thought. Write to us,
[1:01:34] call us.
[1:01:36] I'm not hard to find.
[1:01:37] If you don't want to
[1:01:38] talk to me, yes
[1:01:40] a whole committee of people,
[1:01:41] with which you can
[1:01:42] speak. Uh,
[1:01:44] nine of you,
[1:01:45] heads of departments,
[1:01:46] you all directly
[1:01:47] interact with this
[1:01:48] by statute, probably,
[1:01:50] more than anyone
[1:01:51] another one in this city. THERE ARE
[1:01:54] -eh, I myself have been for several years
[1:01:55] therefore was in
[1:01:56] resignation from
[1:01:57] city ​​government, therefore,
[1:01:59] maybe I don't see
[1:02:00] things exactly the same
[1:02:01] , or I don't remember
[1:02:02] some problems. So,
[1:02:04] Please,
[1:02:04] share yours
[1:02:05] thought. We really are
[1:02:07] We want this. Hmm, on
[1:02:12] completion, I just
[1:02:13] I want to say that
[1:02:15] the overall picture,
[1:02:16] our job is to
[1:02:17] in order to give
[1:02:18] recommendations. This is yours.
[1:02:19] work-to-solve.
[1:02:23] We need
[1:02:24] determine what works,
[1:02:25] and what is not, and explain,
[1:02:26] what are ours
[1:02:27] recommendations. We
[1:02:29] guilty of this before
[1:02:30] residents
[1:02:31] Bridgewater. Is there
[1:02:33] any questions?
[1:02:39] Thanks, Scott, for
[1:02:40] presentation. I was able to be present at
[1:02:42] one of these
[1:02:43] meetings, and I am glad,
[1:02:44] that you have a fourth,
[1:02:45] because I couldn't be
[1:02:46] present at
[1:02:47] last meeting
[1:02:48] because of a big holiday.
[1:02:49] Hmm, you said 4
[1:02:50] October. It's Sunday.
[1:02:52] Is this real...Is this
[1:02:53] correct date? Uh,
[1:02:58] this is what I wrote down in your notes, but
[1:03:00] yes...Yes. October 4. It
[1:03:02] Sunday. Sunday.
[1:03:03] Good. So, from 6:00 p.m. to
[1:03:05] 19:00. Right.
[1:03:06] I think so. Therefore,
[1:03:07] good. This is great...
[1:03:09] This may change.
[1:03:10] Good. This is great.
[1:03:11] place. Everything for this
[1:03:12] prepared. And some
[1:03:14] people may not
[1:03:14] saw our new
[1:03:15] fire station,
[1:03:16] so it is very convenient
[1:03:17] for users. Hmm,
[1:03:19] I will definitely do it.
[1:03:20] your contribution. I am quite
[1:03:22] I looked at this for a long time.
[1:03:23] 44-page charter.
[1:03:26] Last time I was
[1:03:27] present at
[1:03:28] committee meeting,
[1:03:29] where it is very carefully
[1:03:30] considered. Do you have
[1:03:32] some work experience
[1:03:34] in a committee like yours,
[1:03:35] so in Edald, who
[1:03:36] previously headed it,
[1:03:37] and I'm sure you,
[1:03:39] Guys, will you?
[1:03:40] hard
[1:03:40] work, and I promise
[1:03:42] hard
[1:03:42] to work with you. So
[1:03:44] Thank you.
[1:03:44] And thank you for your
[1:03:46] contribution. Regarding time 4
[1:03:48] October, we have tomorrow
[1:03:49] one more in the evening
[1:03:50] meeting. We then
[1:03:52] Let's discuss it. So
[1:03:53] as soon as it happens
[1:03:54] finally determined,
[1:03:56] we can do this
[1:03:56] publish.
[1:03:58] Thank you. The council left.
[1:03:59] Thank you, sir.
[1:04:00] President. Scott,
[1:04:01] thank you for coming
[1:04:02] tonight. IN
[1:04:03] I have a few for you.
[1:04:04] questions. Hmm, advisor
[1:04:05] Lindy, I was able to be
[1:04:06] present at
[1:04:07] meeting in August. I
[1:04:08] wanted to be present
[1:04:09] on the last two, but,
[1:04:10] unfortunately, the conflict in
[1:04:11] schedule, uh, got in the way
[1:04:12] . But I would like to hear your opinion from
[1:04:14] on this occasion, only
[1:04:16] for people at home. Um, I know you will.
[1:04:18] to review carefully
[1:04:19] regulations. I know that we are conducting these
[1:04:22] meetings and these
[1:04:22] open sessions for
[1:04:24] people. Are there any
[1:04:25] specific points, with
[1:04:27] current comments
[1:04:28] residents who
[1:04:29] most
[1:04:29] stand out, and regarding
[1:04:30] which you would like to
[1:04:32] people gave you more
[1:04:33] reviews or
[1:04:34] comments? And if
[1:04:36] so what exactly are you looking for? I am sure
[1:04:39] that you probably don't
[1:04:40] can you speak from
[1:04:41] in the name of everything
[1:04:42] committee, but as one
[1:04:43] from the committee members,
[1:04:44] maybe you can
[1:04:45] to clarify a little, so
[1:04:46] people could spend
[1:04:47] some research
[1:04:48] home.
[1:04:50] Yes, as you said, I want to be careful,
[1:04:53] so as not to create
[1:04:54] the impression that I am saying
[1:04:55] on behalf of everything
[1:04:56] committee, because in
[1:04:57] We have very different opinions.
[1:04:59] in the committee. If you
[1:05:00] were present at
[1:05:01] some meetings, you
[1:05:02] They saw it. Um, with
[1:05:08] at first glance, some
[1:05:10] things I hear
[1:05:11] most often, now it is
[1:05:12] just Scott Pitta, I hear about the composition of the city council.
[1:05:15] advice, uh, about that, six members
[1:05:17] general composition and
[1:05:19] three, uh, district
[1:05:20] advisors are
[1:05:20] correct composition. Or
[1:05:27] should it be everything as a whole?
[1:05:29] Should there be more?
[1:05:30] district councilors? It
[1:05:32] discussion. Uh, more
[1:05:39] one important question,
[1:05:40] which I hear on several of
[1:05:42] them, concerns
[1:05:43] finance and
[1:05:43] budgetary procedure,
[1:05:45] some restrictions,
[1:05:46] terms, they are very
[1:05:47] concise. Uh, we hear.
[1:05:53] many comments
[1:05:54] about what you want,
[1:05:56] so that more citizens
[1:05:57] felt that their
[1:05:58] listen more. There
[1:06:00] need more
[1:06:01] communion. Uh, and
[1:06:03] if you were on these
[1:06:04] meetings, you heard how
[1:06:06] I said that the solution
[1:06:07] problems if you
[1:06:08] dissatisfied with the city
[1:06:09] council, is happening
[1:06:10] through the ballot box for
[1:06:11] voting, not
[1:06:12] through the statute. So,
[1:06:14] You know, it's simple.
[1:06:17] truth. This is political
[1:06:19] problem, and it
[1:06:20] is decided there. Uh,
[1:06:22] but then again, this
[1:06:23] my opinion. Hmm, one of
[1:06:28] questions, which
[1:06:29] rose a few
[1:06:30] times, it is financial
[1:06:31] committee, and is it really
[1:06:32] finance committee
[1:06:33] has enough
[1:06:34] powers? Uh,
[1:06:36] maybe they need
[1:06:37] a little more
[1:06:38] determination in their
[1:06:39] actions. Uh, last night
[1:06:41] Saturday took place
[1:06:42] interesting discussion,
[1:06:43] because it was
[1:06:44] there is such a small group, only
[1:06:46] of two citizens. It
[1:06:48] was very, very good
[1:06:49] discussion, very fruitful
[1:06:51] discussion. Uh, and
[1:06:53] it was expressed there
[1:06:54] some interesting ideas.
[1:06:57] But, uh, yes, this is,
[1:06:59] it seems the main ones
[1:07:00] city ​​council issue.
[1:07:04] Do they feel
[1:07:05] citizens of their own
[1:07:06] representation? Or
[1:07:07] they feel that
[1:07:08] Are their voices heard? AND
[1:07:10] finances. So I
[1:07:14] I'm sure that this is
[1:07:15] a huge shock for
[1:07:16] everyone, but you know, this
[1:07:17] main questions for
[1:07:19] everyone.
[1:07:20] Being an ex
[1:07:20] head of finance
[1:07:22] committee, I definitely
[1:07:22] I can tell you about
[1:07:24] the problems that exist there. I will reiterate our opinion.
[1:07:26] neighbors and friends.
[1:07:27] Necessarily
[1:07:27] consider the part
[1:07:28] matters concerning
[1:07:29] finance committee
[1:07:30] .
[1:07:30] Good. No more
[1:07:32] comments, sir
[1:07:33] President.
[1:07:33] Thank you, Rado Kennedy.
[1:07:35] Uh, thank you, Miss Peter,
[1:07:36] who came to speak
[1:07:37] before us and,
[1:07:38] especially, they reported this
[1:07:39] to the public that,
[1:07:40] I think that's exactly what you
[1:07:41] , guys, really
[1:07:41] are trying to do.
[1:07:42] And I think that this
[1:07:43] it's great that you
[1:07:44] continue
[1:07:45] to return for
[1:07:46] greater access. Uh,
[1:07:47] I was able to see them.
[1:07:48] on YouTube, what was
[1:07:49] perfectly. So those who
[1:07:50] look, find it
[1:07:51] on YouTube. You can
[1:07:52] to see what
[1:07:53] happens, and if
[1:07:54] Do you have any ideas, uh, I call on many
[1:07:56] citizens to read
[1:07:57] charter. This is interesting, but
[1:07:58] , probably a boring book,
[1:07:59] but there is something in it
[1:08:00] interesting. Really
[1:08:01] it is useful to know
[1:08:02] about how ours works
[1:08:03] government. Uh, and thank you for that.
[1:08:05] asked for our opinion.
[1:08:06] Hey, thank you for coming,
[1:08:08] Scott. Thank you.
[1:08:09] I appreciate it. Anyone else?
[1:08:12] Okay, I don't see anyone.
[1:08:14] Thanks, Scott. I appreciate
[1:08:16] it.
[1:08:16] Thank you.
[1:08:17] Okay, we'll move on.
[1:08:19] to point J,
[1:08:23] discussion. Uh,
[1:08:25] the first point for
[1:08:26] discussion of this
[1:08:27] evening is possible
[1:08:28] memorial to
[1:08:29] comment. So, Lisa,
[1:08:36] Good evening. Here
[1:08:37] It is very cold. Always
[1:08:38] It's so cold. Me
[1:08:40] My name is Lisa Curley,
[1:08:41] if you don't like me
[1:08:41] you know. July 5th I
[1:08:42] went on vacation and
[1:08:43] read the book under
[1:08:44] called "We, the gang"
[1:08:45] angels. I don't know who.
[1:08:47] in Bridgewater her
[1:08:47] ever read. AND
[1:08:49] if you don't, I really
[1:08:50] I advise you to do this.
[1:08:51] In this book
[1:08:52] tells about
[1:08:53] a woman named Helen
[1:08:54] Cassanini. Maybe I pronounce it wrong.
[1:08:56] her name. He always
[1:08:57] pronounces it in
[1:08:58] to another. So I just
[1:08:59] I will read you a short
[1:09:00] a little thing that I
[1:09:01] came up with. I am here.
[1:09:02] today, to tell about a woman,
[1:09:03] whose story
[1:09:04] deserves to
[1:09:04] she was remembered. Not only
[1:09:05] because she is
[1:09:06] part
[1:09:06] American
[1:09:07] history, but also because
[1:09:08] she is part of
[1:09:08] Bridgewater stories
[1:09:09] . Her name was Helen.
[1:09:10] Cassani. Helen
[1:09:11] born in
[1:09:12] Bridgewater January 27
[1:09:14] 1917. She got it.
[1:09:15] nursing education, and
[1:09:16] when her country
[1:09:17] needed her, she
[1:09:18] responded to
[1:09:18] call. During
[1:09:19] World War II
[1:09:20] She served in the war
[1:09:21] second lieutenant in
[1:09:22] Nurses' corps
[1:09:23] the US Army and was
[1:09:23] located on
[1:09:24] Philippines. Together with
[1:09:25] 78 other nurses
[1:09:27] she was captivated
[1:09:28] Japanese troops
[1:09:29] and spent three years in
[1:09:30] prisoners in a camp for
[1:09:32] Sango internees
[1:09:33] Thomas. Three years. Three
[1:09:35] years of malnutrition, three
[1:09:36] years of illness, three years
[1:09:38] uncertainties, three
[1:09:39] years of separation from
[1:09:40] home, in everything that
[1:09:41] she knew. But what
[1:09:42] makes her story
[1:09:43] extraordinary, that's it
[1:09:44] that even though
[1:09:45] prisoner, she never ceased to be
[1:09:46] nurse. She
[1:09:47] continued
[1:09:48] to take care of
[1:09:49] their fellow prisoners,
[1:09:49] patiently the same
[1:09:50] hunger, disease, fear
[1:09:51] and psychological
[1:09:52] the tensions with which
[1:09:53] they collided. THERE ARE
[1:09:54] a simple statement,
[1:09:55] which is attributed to her, and
[1:09:56] which accurately reflects,
[1:09:57] who she was. If you can take care
[1:09:59] about people, then you are it
[1:10:00] do. She is not
[1:10:02] waited for someone
[1:10:03] will help. She is not
[1:10:04] I asked if it was convenient.
[1:10:05] She saw people,
[1:10:06] who needed it, and
[1:10:07] did what she was told
[1:10:08] taught. She was released.
[1:10:09] in February 1945
[1:10:10] after almost three
[1:10:12] years of captivity. She
[1:10:13] returned home from
[1:10:14] the experience of war, which
[1:10:15] few of us ever
[1:10:16] somehow
[1:10:16] really imagine.
[1:10:17] She was awarded
[1:10:18] Bronze Star,
[1:10:19] Purple heart and
[1:10:20] medal "P". She
[1:10:21] died November 25
[1:10:23] 2002 and buried in
[1:10:24] St. Thomas' Church
[1:10:25] Aquinas, uh, here,
[1:10:27] in Bridgewater. It
[1:10:28] importantly. This story
[1:10:29] not that I
[1:10:30] It was a pity. This is not
[1:10:31] the story that happened
[1:10:32] far away from someone, with whom
[1:10:33] we don't have any
[1:10:34] communication. She was
[1:10:35] ours. And one day
[1:10:36] a child who
[1:10:37] will pass by
[1:10:38] monument through the years,
[1:10:39] can stop and
[1:10:40] ask: "Who is she?"
[1:10:41] "And we must
[1:10:42] to be able to
[1:10:42] tell them about it.
[1:10:43] We must be able to
[1:10:44] tell them that
[1:10:45] she was a woman with
[1:10:46] Bridgewater, which
[1:10:46] became an army
[1:10:47] nurse. We
[1:10:48] should be able to
[1:10:48] tell them that her
[1:10:49] taken prisoner during
[1:10:50] World War II
[1:10:51] war and she spent
[1:10:51] almost three years in
[1:10:52] captivity. We must
[1:10:53] to be able to
[1:10:53] tell them that,
[1:10:54] despite the hunger,
[1:10:55] disease and captivity,
[1:10:56] she continued
[1:10:57] to take care of
[1:10:57] others. And we must
[1:10:58] to be able to
[1:10:59] tell them that
[1:10:59] she had the ability
[1:11:00] to help someone, and
[1:11:01] that she believed that you
[1:11:02] just did it. It
[1:11:03] and the legacy it has
[1:11:04] to keep one's own
[1:11:05] city. A monument is not
[1:11:06] just a stone or
[1:11:07] bronze. This is a promise,
[1:11:08] which we will remember.
[1:11:10] She gave years
[1:11:11] our life
[1:11:11] country and people
[1:11:12] around her. Least
[1:11:13] what can we do
[1:11:14] in Bridgewater, this
[1:11:15] make sure that it
[1:11:16] will never forget. AND
[1:11:17] like a mother who raised
[1:11:18] five children in
[1:11:19] school system
[1:11:20] Bridgewater, none of
[1:11:21] my children never
[1:11:22] heard this story, how
[1:11:23] and I, for all these years,
[1:11:24] I lived here. I thank you.
[1:11:25] Kate Anderson, who is
[1:11:26] member of our board
[1:11:27] veterans, which
[1:11:28] drew my attention to
[1:11:29] this book, and I read it. Um, that was it.
[1:11:32] Taj, sorry, he's in
[1:11:33] to our veterans council.
[1:11:34] Um, you all know
[1:11:36] Greg. So we hope
[1:11:38] bring her a monument
[1:11:39] and place it in the comments. Um, thank you.
[1:11:41] to our president
[1:11:43] city ​​council. I
[1:11:44] turned to you, you
[1:11:45] They gave me the wrong one.
[1:11:46] person, but I
[1:11:46] found out who it was.
[1:11:49] Um, and he doesn't
[1:11:49] refused, um,
[1:11:50] William Smith. He
[1:11:53] asked us to give
[1:11:54] specific to him
[1:11:54] answers to certain
[1:11:55] question about
[1:11:56] what size will it be
[1:11:57] monument that will be on
[1:11:58] him, what will he be made of
[1:12:00] made. So we
[1:12:01] let's try
[1:12:01] to cooperate with him,
[1:12:02] so that instead of
[1:12:03] do all three or four
[1:12:04] times, find out what
[1:12:05] acceptable from the very beginning. But we think it's best
[1:12:08] the place for this is
[1:12:09] outdoor. Hmm, I think that it is in
[1:12:11] third grade children
[1:12:12] walking around the city
[1:12:12] Bridgewater and many more
[1:12:14] learn about
[1:12:14] the history of this city.
[1:12:15] And I think about her
[1:12:16] forgot, and I don't think
[1:12:17] What is worth knowing about her?
[1:12:18] forget, because I think
[1:12:19] what she did
[1:12:20] , it was amazing. AND
[1:12:21] again, she
[1:12:22] originally from our city,
[1:12:23] and I think that our
[1:12:23] children should know
[1:12:24] about this. I think that
[1:12:25] our adults must
[1:12:27] to know about her. Hmm,
[1:12:28] of course, we don't
[1:12:29] we ask for money from
[1:12:30] the city itself. We plan independently
[1:12:32] to raise funds for
[1:12:33] this. Hmm, and our goal
[1:12:35] –we hope that
[1:12:37] discovery
[1:12:38] will take place on the 18th
[1:12:39] September
[1:12:39] 2027. So, we know this is the year, um,
[1:12:43] because it is the Day
[1:12:44] missing person
[1:12:45] Prime Minister. It
[1:12:46] would be our goal. Hmm,
[1:12:47] so we calculate
[1:12:49] for a year, but I think that
[1:12:50] we are sure that
[1:12:51] we can do it.
[1:12:52] So, we appeal
[1:12:53] to the city with a request
[1:12:55] about support and
[1:12:55] help with any
[1:12:58] questions that
[1:12:59] need to arrange,
[1:13:00] and with those who
[1:13:01] need to cross,
[1:13:02] to do this.
[1:13:03] Thank you. Contact us
[1:13:04] Lindi City Council.
[1:13:05] Hmm, thank you very much for that.
[1:13:07] drew our attention
[1:13:08] on this. I absolutely
[1:13:09] fascinated by this and
[1:13:10] I hope
[1:13:11] view the book. I
[1:13:12] a person who loves
[1:13:13] books, but, um, I think
[1:13:14] that this is a great idea,
[1:13:16] great plan and
[1:13:17] a great day to do this
[1:13:18] make. Thank you.
[1:13:19] What happened, Barry?
[1:13:21] Yes. Thank you again,
[1:13:22] Lisa, that
[1:13:22] suggested this, and
[1:13:24] to all of you. Hmm, I just
[1:13:25] I know that in general
[1:13:26] the square where the former
[1:13:27] firefighters memorial,
[1:13:29] could be very good
[1:13:30] place to place
[1:13:31] its right next to
[1:13:32] war memorial.
[1:13:33] So I can
[1:13:34] to offer this
[1:13:35] place in the general
[1:13:36] square.
[1:13:38] Councilor Hunt.
[1:13:39] Yes. I would like to
[1:13:40] thank you for this,
[1:13:41] and I want to thank you
[1:13:42] to you for what you are
[1:13:43] contacted the commission
[1:13:44] historic district,
[1:13:46] which is responsible for everything
[1:13:47] around the city center. I only say this because,
[1:13:51] in my opinion, a lot
[1:13:52] people or do not know,
[1:13:53] or forgotten: everything that
[1:13:54] is in front of
[1:13:55] this building and in
[1:13:57] towards the center
[1:13:58] city, controlled
[1:13:59] The Historical Commission
[1:14:00] district, which will help
[1:14:01] you will be convinced,
[1:14:03] that everything is done
[1:14:04] absolutely right
[1:14:05] so that there are no
[1:14:06] problems. Sometimes
[1:14:08] it happens that
[1:14:10] people exhibit
[1:14:11] things without having to do it
[1:14:12] permission, then them
[1:14:13] it is necessary
[1:14:14] to demolish, and all
[1:14:15] They start to get angry.
[1:14:17] So, I think very
[1:14:18] nice to see you
[1:14:20] brought this and
[1:14:21] agreed with, uh,
[1:14:22] Dr. Bill
[1:14:23] Smith, to
[1:14:24] make sure that HDC
[1:14:25] I completely agree with this.
[1:14:26] because it's really beautiful
[1:14:28] thing. Thank you.
[1:14:30] Well, I have to give
[1:14:31] proper lady, uh,
[1:14:31] to President Murphy, who
[1:14:32] advised me
[1:14:33] to contact them, because
[1:14:34] I probably wouldn't.
[1:14:34] I thought about it. So,
[1:14:36] you know, he is
[1:14:36] understands. But thank you.
[1:14:38] Ray's Committee, not that one
[1:14:39] man.
[1:14:40] Council of Troy.
[1:14:41] Yes. Well, thank you very much.
[1:14:42] , Lisa. You have completed
[1:14:44] phenomenal work
[1:14:45] for many
[1:14:45] veterans. You, in fact,
[1:14:46] the glue that holds
[1:14:48] this council of veterans
[1:14:49] together. My question,
[1:14:50] actually, to the officer-
[1:14:51] veteran. I know that
[1:14:54] you coordinate, um, this
[1:14:55] a specific woman who
[1:14:57] honor, does she have
[1:14:58] still living relatives
[1:15:00] here? As far as I am concerned
[1:15:02] I know, I applied.
[1:15:03] to the author of the book, who
[1:15:04] informed me that
[1:15:05] she for a while
[1:15:06] moved to
[1:15:07] Pennsylvania, and then
[1:15:08] returned. I don't think so.
[1:15:09] that her son lives here.
[1:15:11] She gave it to me.
[1:15:12] contact information
[1:15:13] . I don't know his name.
[1:15:14] I haven't had one yet.
[1:15:15] opportunities
[1:15:16] contact him, but
[1:15:17] this is one of our goals.
[1:15:19] So who will be, hmm,
[1:15:20] mainly
[1:15:21] coordinate, hmm,
[1:15:22] efforts from this
[1:15:23] question? Again
[1:15:25] will contact the office
[1:15:26] veterans services and
[1:15:27] veterans councils like us
[1:15:28] made a memorial for
[1:15:30] high school.
[1:15:31] So, Greg, who, on
[1:15:32] my opinion,
[1:15:33] works phenomenally
[1:15:34] with the advice of veterans, and
[1:15:35] his work, hmm,
[1:15:36] is that we
[1:15:37] decided to create
[1:15:38] subcommittee for
[1:15:39] solution itself
[1:15:40] memorial. Taj
[1:15:41] is doing this, and
[1:15:42] also two other people, and
[1:15:44] , hmm, we will
[1:15:44] to work together,
[1:15:45] you know, from his
[1:15:46] contribution, of course, and,
[1:15:47] I hope
[1:15:48] historical society
[1:15:49] ...I'm going to ruin this one.
[1:15:50] specific
[1:15:51] historic district,
[1:15:52] Thank you. Hmm, we hope that this
[1:15:54] there will be a big common
[1:15:55] work, but, you know,
[1:15:56] this is our little one
[1:15:57] subcommittee, probably
[1:15:58] will take on, hmm,
[1:15:59] responsibility.
[1:16:00] Yes.
[1:16:00] And how are you planning?
[1:16:02] to raise funds for this,
[1:16:03] hmm, monument? That is,
[1:16:04] this will be...
[1:16:05] Fourth of July and all
[1:16:06] like this. Beg,
[1:16:07] borrow and steal.
[1:16:08] No, I'm kidding. Theft
[1:16:10] ...No, we, um, have
[1:16:11] several activities with
[1:16:12] fundraising, hmm, over
[1:16:13] which we work with. Hmm,
[1:16:14] again, we
[1:16:15] just...I was in
[1:16:16] on his cruise on July 5,
[1:16:18] that's why I came to
[1:16:19] our, um, council,
[1:16:20] seems to be the past
[1:16:21] months with this idea.
[1:16:23] So we have a lot
[1:16:24] work, but, hmm, collection
[1:16:25] money is not something...Well,
[1:16:26] I won't say what it is,
[1:16:27] what I don't have
[1:16:28] problems. I have,
[1:16:30] You know, it's hard.
[1:16:31] to do, but in general
[1:16:32] we succeed. So I
[1:16:33] completely sure that
[1:16:34] we will do it.
[1:16:35] Yes. I know it will be.
[1:16:36] great, this is
[1:16:37] will look great. I mean, all of you.
[1:16:39] made such a wonderful
[1:16:40] work for, um,
[1:16:41] Vietnam Memorial in
[1:16:42] school. I mean,
[1:16:43] it was really, nice, and I expect that, um, the city
[1:16:47] It will be, hmm, very much like this
[1:16:48] We are glad to hear from you. So, great.
[1:16:49] Thank you all for your
[1:16:50] hard work, and,
[1:16:51] Do you know, please?
[1:16:52] keep holding
[1:16:53] We are aware of the events. I know that you are many.
[1:16:56] you work extra, and
[1:16:57] your meetings are not
[1:16:58] broadcast on
[1:16:59] television, like ours,
[1:17:01] but, hm, I know that
[1:17:02] every advisor will be here
[1:17:03] more than happy, hmm,
[1:17:04] advertise everything,
[1:17:06] What do you need? So
[1:17:07] I appreciate it. Thank you.
[1:17:09] Yes. Any
[1:17:10] additional questions
[1:17:12] from the council?
[1:17:15] Lisa, I would like to
[1:17:16] thank you for that you turned our
[1:17:18] attention to this. Infrequently
[1:17:19] we have to every day
[1:17:20] to learn a little
[1:17:21] local history.
[1:17:23] So, the historian in me
[1:17:24] also admits that you, uh-
[1:17:26] uh, a history fan and
[1:17:27] history enthusiast.
[1:17:32] Nice to know
[1:17:33] about some members
[1:17:35] of our community, which
[1:17:36] served this country, uh-
[1:17:37] uh, under emergency
[1:17:38] pressure, and as heroes of their
[1:17:40] it must be admitted,
[1:17:40] to immortalize and remember
[1:17:42] forever. So I'm glad,
[1:17:45] that it has been proven
[1:17:46] to our attention. I hope that her
[1:17:48] history, of course,
[1:17:49] will be integrated into
[1:17:50] our program with
[1:17:50] local history, and I think that's what you,
[1:17:52] maybe you want
[1:17:53] to consult
[1:17:53] with the school district from
[1:17:54] about this.
[1:17:55] Oh yes, we already are.
[1:17:56] discussed this.
[1:17:57] Trust me. Steeply,
[1:17:58] because I want
[1:17:59] to make sure that,
[1:18:00] you know, if this
[1:18:01] There are people in the city who
[1:18:02] served our country,
[1:18:04] they will be remembered and
[1:18:05] will be recognized on
[1:18:06] history lessons. Therefore,
[1:18:08] Lisa, Greg and Russell,
[1:18:10] Sorry,
[1:18:11] I forgot your name.
[1:18:13] Sorry. Uh, already
[1:18:14] It's late, but I want to.
[1:18:15] thank you all
[1:18:17] for this. This is really
[1:18:18] important, especially for
[1:18:20] our community and
[1:18:20] especially for the sake of
[1:18:21] history. So thank you.
[1:18:25] all. Thank you.
[1:18:27] Okay, we have
[1:18:32] next question
[1:18:33] agenda, well, I
[1:18:35] I'll open this first.
[1:18:36] for advice, because, as I
[1:18:37] no shame, we have it here
[1:18:38] duplicate order
[1:18:39] daytime. We have
[1:18:40] the goal is being discussed
[1:18:41] mayor for 2027
[1:18:42] financial year, and
[1:18:43] then we have
[1:18:43] order in
[1:18:44] within the framework of the new
[1:18:45] agenda.
[1:18:46] Both apply
[1:18:47] of the same topic.
[1:18:48] So, if the council agrees,
[1:18:49] uh, we can move on
[1:18:50] to a new question, and
[1:18:51] then discuss it yourself
[1:18:53] document. Uh, and then,
[1:18:54] maybe, bring
[1:18:54] proposal regarding
[1:18:55] transfer of this
[1:18:56] document. I think that
[1:18:57] just for the purpose
[1:18:58] time saving and
[1:18:59] organizations...
[1:18:59] Mr. President, do you need
[1:19:01] proposal to take this out of order
[1:19:02] daytime?
[1:19:02] I don't know if I need it.
[1:19:03] I have an offer. I think we just
[1:19:05] let's skip this
[1:19:05] question if this
[1:19:06] suits people. AND
[1:19:07] again, we
[1:19:07] let's move on to the new one
[1:19:08] question and
[1:19:09] Let's discuss it.
[1:19:09] Of course.
[1:19:10] Good. So, I'll move on.
[1:19:12] to a new question.
[1:19:13] Order OFY27026,
[1:19:16] the mayor's goals.
[1:19:18] Uh, it was added.
[1:19:19] by me. Uh, and actually
[1:19:22] this is the same document
[1:19:23] which we had
[1:19:24] last year. Uh, me too
[1:19:26] I just would like to bring this up for consideration
[1:19:28] committee on
[1:19:29] strategic
[1:19:30] planning today
[1:19:31] in the evening. Uh, and,
[1:19:34] I hope they
[1:19:35] will be able to work on
[1:19:36] basis of this project,
[1:19:38] to start
[1:19:39] discussion, uh,
[1:19:43] goals for 2028-27
[1:19:44] fiscal year for
[1:19:45] our city
[1:19:46] heads. Uh, that's why I
[1:19:47] brought this up again
[1:19:48] document,
[1:19:49] using that one
[1:19:50] the same document as
[1:19:51] last year. Uh, me
[1:19:52] I'll take the offer.
[1:19:53] to contact
[1:19:54] committee on
[1:19:54] strategic
[1:19:55] planning, and then
[1:19:55] one more, and then we
[1:19:56] let's open it for
[1:19:57] discussion. If
[1:19:58] I will make a proposal.
[1:19:59] to contact
[1:20:00] committee on
[1:20:00] strategic
[1:20:01] planning for
[1:20:02] discussion.
[1:20:02] We will consider
[1:20:03] proposal submitted
[1:20:04] advisor to Lindy, whom
[1:20:05] supported by the advisor
[1:20:06] Perry. Discussion.
[1:20:11] Councilor Perry, excuse me.
[1:20:12] .
[1:20:12] No problem. Uh, so
[1:20:14] again, yes, uh,
[1:20:15] You know, I was
[1:20:16] involved in this
[1:20:17] last year as
[1:20:18] chairman of the, uh, committee
[1:20:19] from a strategic perspective
[1:20:20] planning. Uh,
[1:20:21] just so you know,
[1:20:22] what do we need
[1:20:23] start it as soon as possible
[1:20:24] rather. There is a schedule,
[1:20:26] which one are you
[1:20:26] adhere to for
[1:20:27] installation of these
[1:20:28] goals, uh, within the framework
[1:20:29] city ​​contract
[1:20:31] heads, and now we
[1:20:32] We're a little behind on this.
[1:20:33] . So I just
[1:20:36] I call on the subcommittee
[1:20:37] to do this
[1:20:38] as soon as possible and
[1:20:39] I call on everyone
[1:20:40] advisors to contact
[1:20:42] subcommittee and, um,
[1:20:43] add, uh, any
[1:20:44] specific, uh, goals,
[1:20:45] which ones would you like
[1:20:46] see. As advisors,
[1:20:48] we asked for this
[1:20:49] last year, when
[1:20:50] we prepared goals for
[1:20:52] the mayor, and, uh,
[1:20:53] pass this on
[1:20:54] information
[1:20:55] subcommittee to do this
[1:20:56] it was possible
[1:20:56] discuss, add and
[1:20:58] return to us as glad
[1:20:59] .
[1:21:03] Councilor Lindy,
[1:21:04] it seems MJ was
[1:21:05] in front of me.
[1:21:06] Oh, sorry. I didn't see it.
[1:21:08] Everything is fine. I have, uh,
[1:21:09] there was a question, uh, sir
[1:21:10] president, but, uh, me
[1:21:11] I'm not sure if I can.
[1:21:13] I like him at all
[1:21:13] to put, because
[1:21:14] I needed, uh,
[1:21:16] that Mr. Rollins be
[1:21:17] here, because I have
[1:21:18] was additional,
[1:21:18] procedural issue.
[1:21:20] Um, that's why I...no
[1:21:20] sure, can I
[1:21:21] to put at all
[1:21:22] him at the moment.
[1:21:24] Um, but I don't care
[1:21:25] I'll risk it.
[1:21:26] him, if not
[1:21:27] no instructions. Um,
[1:21:30] these goals are defined
[1:21:31] city ​​contract
[1:21:32] heads. Right. It
[1:21:34] what is written in
[1:21:35] his contract to
[1:21:36] discuss?
[1:21:37] Right.
[1:21:38] The process is outlined in
[1:21:39] city ​​contract
[1:21:40] heads.
[1:21:40] Good. Good. I just
[1:21:43] wanted to make sure
[1:21:44] that, um, again,
[1:21:47] this may apply
[1:21:48] another question. So, I
[1:21:49] Obviously I can't.
[1:21:50] to say this,
[1:21:51] seems. Hmm, me
[1:21:53] just wondering if it is
[1:21:54] now Germain, so I
[1:21:55] I'll leave it as is. Hmm, but
[1:21:59] I don't mind moving.
[1:22:00] this, but I want at least
[1:22:01] to express what can
[1:22:02] to be concerned
[1:22:04] regarding timeliness.
[1:22:06] So I'll leave it as is,
[1:22:07] Mr. President.
[1:22:08] Thank you, Councilor Linda.
[1:22:10] Hmm, first of all, I want to
[1:22:11] thank the advisor
[1:22:12] Perry for being, um, you know, sent it to me
[1:22:15] email from
[1:22:16] some
[1:22:16] recommendations regarding
[1:22:18] this, because he
[1:22:19] was doing this, hmm,
[1:22:20] several years, and his
[1:22:21] experience in the council. I just wanted to, um,
[1:22:23] to remind everyone for
[1:22:24] protocol, who else
[1:22:25] is on the committee,
[1:22:27] and I don't remember
[1:22:28] by heart, so I don't
[1:22:29] I know, is our secretary
[1:22:30] council.
[1:22:33] Mrs. Ellenberg and Mr.
[1:22:35] Troy.
[1:22:36] Okay, great, thank you.
[1:22:38] So, people know, but
[1:22:39] after all this
[1:22:40] responsibility
[1:22:41] the whole council. We
[1:22:42] Let's start with the committee.
[1:22:44] We transfer cases
[1:22:45] to the council and we work
[1:22:46] together with the city
[1:22:47] head and shoulders
[1:22:48] city ​​contract
[1:22:49] heads. So it will be like this
[1:22:51] procedure.
[1:22:52] Just to clarify
[1:22:53] for listeners, if
[1:22:54] they didn't hear you,
[1:22:55] to councilor Barry, this
[1:22:55] were Lindy's advisors,
[1:22:56] Allenberg and Trocchio,
[1:22:57] which are included in the composition
[1:22:58] committee on
[1:22:59] strategic
[1:23:00] planning, and
[1:23:00] we hope that
[1:23:01] this evening we are
[1:23:02] Let's discuss the issue. AND
[1:23:03] then to people
[1:23:04] prompted to enter
[1:23:05] to the system,
[1:23:05] review yours
[1:23:06] meetings and even
[1:23:07] to participate if it is
[1:23:08] perhaps. You can also
[1:23:09] in advance
[1:23:10] send emails
[1:23:11] letters to this group to
[1:23:12] they could also
[1:23:13] coordinate their
[1:23:13] actions.
[1:23:14] Thank you.
[1:23:15] Are there any more?
[1:23:16] discussion? Good,
[1:23:20] we don't see anyone, and
[1:23:22] without Tim here, we
[1:23:24] Let's vote. We have
[1:23:26] offer for
[1:23:27] a second.
[1:23:27] Thank you. I tried.
[1:23:29] delay. Or
[1:23:30] can we just
[1:23:31] inform him/her
[1:23:32] about this? Yes, counselor.
[1:23:33] Trokia, we have several
[1:23:34] comments on this
[1:23:35] reason, but we have
[1:23:36] proposal, and we have a proposal that
[1:23:38] need to contact
[1:23:39] to the committee on
[1:23:39] strategic
[1:23:40] planning, to which
[1:23:41] You are entering. Uh, you too
[1:23:42] you will be able to view
[1:23:43] document and submit
[1:23:44] update from there.
[1:23:45] Perfectly.
[1:23:45] We are going
[1:23:46] vote.
[1:23:47] I just got back from
[1:23:47] toilet, so thank you for
[1:23:48] renewal. Thank you.
[1:23:49] Please.
[1:23:50] Good.
[1:23:51] Everyone who is "in favor"
[1:23:51] to contact
[1:23:52] committee on
[1:23:53] strategic
[1:23:54] planning.
[1:23:54] I...have
[1:23:55] Is anyone "against"?
[1:23:57] I see, no one
[1:23:59] passed the 90th. Good,
[1:24:01] we will return to
[1:24:02] comments from citizens.
[1:24:04] Uh, again, uh, for
[1:24:05] You have three in total.
[1:24:06] minutes, uh, and
[1:24:08] discussion now
[1:24:09] will not take place.
[1:24:10] Please remind me.
[1:24:12] you have to state your name
[1:24:13] and address for
[1:24:14] protocol. Carlton
[1:24:24] Hunt, 80th Street.
[1:24:26] When will you leave?
[1:24:27] tonight,
[1:24:28] check, uh, in
[1:24:29] corridor. There is a big
[1:24:31] an object similar to
[1:24:32] furniture. In fact, it is
[1:24:35] historical weights and
[1:24:36] city ​​measures. Thank you
[1:24:40] Trish for what she heard,
[1:24:41] that there was no light.
[1:24:45] She is a miracle, I think,
[1:24:46] brought electricity to
[1:24:48] that wall and illuminated
[1:24:49] its. Thank you. Are there any
[1:25:01] additional comments?
[1:25:06] Okay, without seeing.
[1:25:08] none, I'll move on to
[1:25:09] point P, comments
[1:25:10] advisor. Simply
[1:25:11] I remind those who
[1:25:12] audience, and I
[1:25:13] I'm sure you
[1:25:14] saw the order
[1:25:14] daytime, what is today
[1:25:15] We are closed in the evening.
[1:25:16] meeting. So we
[1:25:17] let's make comments
[1:25:18] advisors, and then
[1:25:19] Let's vote.
[1:25:20] Actually we have two
[1:25:21] points for
[1:25:21] discussion on
[1:25:22] closed session
[1:25:23] tonight, which
[1:25:24] listed in order
[1:25:25] daytime. So we will spend two
[1:25:26] individual
[1:25:27] voting,
[1:25:28] let's move on to
[1:25:29] closed meeting,
[1:25:30] and then we'll close
[1:25:31] meeting. Uh, so I
[1:25:32] I'll start with the Allenberg council.
[1:25:33] . Yes. Uh, a lot
[1:25:42] people expressed
[1:25:43] concern about
[1:25:45] water situation, and I think Bridgewater
[1:25:52] must be the host
[1:25:53] my fate, what am I talking about
[1:25:54] already said before. AND
[1:25:58] I think we would have
[1:25:59] foolishly
[1:26:00] to sign an agreement with
[1:26:01] regional fund;
[1:26:08] if they want,
[1:26:09] for example, improve
[1:26:11] 50 million facility
[1:26:12] dollars, we will
[1:26:13] obliged to pay
[1:26:15] your share. Now,
[1:26:22] if we do something,
[1:26:23] regarding our
[1:26:24] the city, our land and
[1:26:30] our borders, we manage our own
[1:26:32] fate. I would like to
[1:26:38] Lincoln's Land
[1:26:39] Andrews was considered
[1:26:40] fairly and fully.
[1:26:49] In my opinion,
[1:26:50] desalination plant
[1:26:51] in Brockton much
[1:26:52] ahead of the land
[1:26:53] Lincoln Andrews, and
[1:26:54] This is inappropriate, in my opinion.
[1:26:56] because we don't
[1:26:57] were fair
[1:26:58] to all parties. So I
[1:27:05] just saying
[1:27:06] your position for
[1:27:07] people who cannot
[1:27:08] nothing to hear
[1:27:09] closed session,
[1:27:10] but they will understand,
[1:27:12] What am I talking about? Thank you
[1:27:15] .
[1:27:17] Thank you, Rados Alenberg.
[1:27:18] Rado Stone.
[1:27:19] Thank you, sir.
[1:27:20] President. I hope you
[1:27:22] allow me this
[1:27:24] p.m. I have
[1:27:25] tonight
[1:27:26] a bit long section
[1:27:27] for comments. Sir
[1:27:32] president, members
[1:27:33] council, present
[1:27:34] residents, people who
[1:27:35] watching at home,
[1:27:36] I think that we
[1:27:37] reached a point where
[1:27:38] public
[1:27:39] deserves a direct
[1:27:40] and honest conversation about
[1:27:41] how they are resolved
[1:27:43] important issues in the city of Bridgewater.
[1:27:45] It's about whether
[1:27:47] this council carries out its duties
[1:27:48] responsibilities regarding
[1:27:49] software
[1:27:50] transparency,
[1:27:50] accountability,
[1:27:51] supervision and trust in
[1:27:52] residents who we
[1:27:54] elected to serve.
[1:27:55] It's not about
[1:27:56] personality. It's about the proper
[1:27:58] management. Now
[1:27:59] among the residents
[1:28:00] growing concern
[1:28:02] because they are important
[1:28:02] decisions that affect
[1:28:04] for the future
[1:28:04] Bridgewater,
[1:28:05] are discussed for
[1:28:06] behind closed doors,
[1:28:07] while
[1:28:07] public
[1:28:08] remains with
[1:28:09] limited
[1:28:09] information,
[1:28:10] questions without
[1:28:11] answers and
[1:28:12] the impression that the solution
[1:28:13] are accepted before
[1:28:14] of how
[1:28:14] the public will have
[1:28:15] their possibility
[1:28:16] understand. Exactly so
[1:28:18] trust is destroyed, and
[1:28:19] we must put
[1:28:20] end of this collapse. I will share a few.
[1:28:23] issues that
[1:28:24] I am already thinking.
[1:28:25] quite a long time, and
[1:28:26] I will try them.
[1:28:27] more details
[1:28:27] to consider. First
[1:28:31] the question concerns
[1:28:32] report back in August, about
[1:28:33] which we all heard from
[1:28:35] OIG. I can't do much.
[1:28:38] to talk about it, so
[1:28:39] what is this question that we can't now
[1:28:41] discuss
[1:28:42] publicly, but, as
[1:28:43] some residents from that
[1:28:44] time, three times
[1:28:45] watched as we
[1:28:46] entered the meeting
[1:28:48] executive council.
[1:28:50] However, they still haven't
[1:28:51] received a clear
[1:28:52] public explanation
[1:28:53] what actions were taken or decided
[1:28:56] question. Urban
[1:28:58] the chairman was present
[1:28:59] at our meeting
[1:29:00] last week, and he
[1:29:01] present today
[1:29:02] in the evening. Residents do not
[1:29:03] must
[1:29:03] to guess that
[1:29:04] happened from August to
[1:29:05] present tense.
[1:29:08] They shouldn't
[1:29:09] to rely on hearsay
[1:29:10] on social networks
[1:29:12] or external sources,
[1:29:13] to understand what
[1:29:14] does or did
[1:29:15] their government.
[1:29:17] Transparency is not
[1:29:17] means disclosure
[1:29:19] confidential
[1:29:20] information that is not
[1:29:21] can be disclosed
[1:29:22] legally. Not even
[1:29:23] request for this.
[1:29:24] Transparency means
[1:29:25] granting
[1:29:26] the public that
[1:29:27] What can you share?
[1:29:29] This is a question in his
[1:29:30] in its current form
[1:29:31] should be considered
[1:29:32] publicly, because
[1:29:33] official status
[1:29:34] the mayor was
[1:29:35] clearly defined
[1:29:36] many weeks ago.
[1:29:37] Those who claim
[1:29:38] the opposite, I ask
[1:29:39] you to contact
[1:29:40] agenda
[1:29:41] today's
[1:29:42] meeting, to the goal,
[1:29:43] which we already
[1:29:43] discussed and
[1:29:44] remembered.
[1:29:46] Moving on to that,
[1:29:47] what my colleague mentioned
[1:29:48] about Aquaria IMA,
[1:29:49] potential deal with
[1:29:51] Brockton. Newly
[1:29:53] it was brought to my knowledge through
[1:29:55] emails, and I suspect that
[1:29:57] most of you
[1:29:58] received exactly the same
[1:29:59] emails from
[1:30:00] several residents
[1:30:01] about what is
[1:30:02] concern about
[1:30:03] IME agreement, which can be
[1:30:04] would be considered with
[1:30:05] the city of Brockton. It
[1:30:07] a question that will have
[1:30:08] huge consequences
[1:30:09] for water supply
[1:30:11] the city, its finances
[1:30:12] and long-term
[1:30:13] planning. But
[1:30:15] process related to
[1:30:16] agreement, causes
[1:30:17] serious
[1:30:18] concern about
[1:30:19] transparency,
[1:30:20] communication and that
[1:30:21] was this granted?
[1:30:22] glad and
[1:30:23] public
[1:30:23] information,
[1:30:24] necessary for her
[1:30:25] proper assessment. Back in
[1:30:27] June our colleagues from
[1:30:29] finance committee
[1:30:30] city ​​council
[1:30:31] Brockton was discussed
[1:30:32] issues related to
[1:30:33] this question, on
[1:30:34] open
[1:30:35] public meeting
[1:30:36] . Meanwhile, members
[1:30:38] of this council, our
[1:30:39] finance committee,
[1:30:40] our neighbors and friends
[1:30:42] received very little,
[1:30:43] if at all
[1:30:44] received, meaningful
[1:30:45] status information
[1:30:46] affairs, except for the one that
[1:30:48] they received from
[1:30:49] the city of Brockton, or
[1:30:50] about the consequences of the
[1:30:51] agreements. This causes
[1:30:52] serious
[1:30:53] I have anxiety,
[1:30:54] but also in
[1:30:55] residents who
[1:30:56] actually came
[1:30:57] to see me for an appointment, and
[1:30:58] so I will eventually
[1:31:01] against this.
[1:31:02] The public does not
[1:31:03] should be in
[1:31:04] situations when
[1:31:05] officials in another
[1:31:06] the community, it seems,
[1:31:07] are discussing the same thing
[1:31:08] the question that
[1:31:09] we discuss, then
[1:31:10] as we don't have any
[1:31:11] information or
[1:31:12] details, and we remain with very
[1:31:14] limited
[1:31:15] information. Or
[1:31:16] we got it at all
[1:31:17] some information on
[1:31:18] today? I know that
[1:31:19] No. For today I
[1:31:21] saw one page,
[1:31:22] except publicly
[1:31:22] published
[1:31:23] emails
[1:31:24] between the former
[1:31:25] director of the city
[1:31:26] financial department,
[1:31:27] Mr. Clarkson, and
[1:31:28] mayor. This
[1:31:29] letter, I think
[1:31:30] shared a few
[1:31:31] weeks ago. Why
[1:31:33] the community learns
[1:31:34] more through our
[1:31:36] external discussions
[1:31:37] and statements from another
[1:31:38] municipality than
[1:31:39] from us, this council?
[1:31:42] Why discussion
[1:31:43] important question
[1:31:44] forces our
[1:31:45] residents
[1:31:45] to doubt whether
[1:31:46] real ones are accepted
[1:31:48] decision by
[1:31:48] behind closed doors,
[1:31:49] can we
[1:31:50] conduct
[1:31:51] public discussion
[1:31:52] ? Meeting
[1:31:53] executive council–this
[1:31:54] legal mechanism.
[1:31:55] Remember, friends, that
[1:31:56] this is not a replacement
[1:31:57] public
[1:31:57] discussion, and I hope that we
[1:31:59] let's get to this
[1:32:00] moment.
[1:32:01] Public
[1:32:02] understands that certain
[1:32:03] negotiations and
[1:32:04] legal issues
[1:32:05] will always demand
[1:32:06] confidentiality, and I
[1:32:07] I'm not asking you to.
[1:32:08] violate it. Other
[1:32:10] the issue raised
[1:32:11] my colleague,
[1:32:12] it concerned Mr.
[1:32:13] Andrews, and I believe
[1:32:15] that my colleagues also
[1:32:16] They know about it.
[1:32:18] Last week
[1:32:18] Mr. Andrews came and
[1:32:20] was very upset
[1:32:21] by us. Almost a year
[1:32:22] the residents put
[1:32:23] legitimate questions
[1:32:24] regarding property
[1:32:25] Stiles and Hart,
[1:32:26] interaction between Mr. and
[1:32:27] Andrew with this city
[1:32:28] council and this city, and
[1:32:29] also potential
[1:32:30] importance for her in
[1:32:31] long-term
[1:32:32] perspective.
[1:32:36] I confess, Mr. Andrew
[1:32:37] jumped on me
[1:32:38] suddenly with his, um,
[1:32:40] arrogance, and I, you know
[1:32:41] , perhaps you didn't notice
[1:32:42] this at that moment,
[1:32:44] but I definitely felt it
[1:32:45] his disappointment.
[1:32:50] Consideration of this
[1:32:51] offers call
[1:32:52] question about
[1:32:53] transparency and
[1:32:54] communication, can
[1:32:55] our advice is to share
[1:32:56] information and
[1:32:57] discuss it with
[1:32:58] people in public, and
[1:32:59] also communicate with
[1:33:01] Mr. Andrews.
[1:33:04] So much so that after
[1:33:05] meetings of the past
[1:33:07] week I turned to
[1:33:08] You, Mr. President,
[1:33:09] and asked if we could
[1:33:10] we will hold a sit-in
[1:33:11] meeting with Mr.
[1:33:12] Andrews, to
[1:33:13] try to solve
[1:33:14] any complaints that
[1:33:16] can be
[1:33:16] real or
[1:33:17] justified, and
[1:33:18] may or may not, based on
[1:33:19] questions that were
[1:33:20] discussed in this room
[1:33:22] . And I admit that mine
[1:33:26] initial request
[1:33:27] was inappropriate, therefore
[1:33:28] I made changes to it.
[1:33:30] I haven't heard yet.
[1:33:31] no others
[1:33:32] answers. I heard from
[1:33:34] several colleagues, but
[1:33:35] none additional. I hope that we can hold this
[1:33:39] conversation, because I want to, make everything work. I just want people to
[1:33:42] worked together.
[1:33:46] Regardless of
[1:33:47] individual positions
[1:33:48] advisor on what
[1:33:49] will appear before us
[1:33:50] the facts remain
[1:33:51] unchangeable. To us
[1:33:57] addressed the ancient
[1:33:58] community member,
[1:33:58] repeatedly
[1:33:59] talked to this
[1:34:00] body and asked for
[1:34:01] cooperation with us, and with
[1:34:02] for some reason we
[1:34:04] found themselves in a dead end
[1:34:05] forged. I don't understand, in
[1:34:10] What is the point of this?
[1:34:12] Politeness is required.
[1:34:13] and open conversation. AND
[1:34:15] through any
[1:34:16] the distrust that we can afford
[1:34:18] allow, I beg you
[1:34:19] at least try us
[1:34:20] sit down at the table
[1:34:21] negotiations and everything
[1:34:22] find out. Can't
[1:34:31] to happen, so that the residents
[1:34:33] and elected officials
[1:34:34] acted with different
[1:34:35] understanding whether
[1:34:36] something will move
[1:34:37] forward, is it being evaluated
[1:34:39] this, or not at all. To us
[1:34:41] This needs to be clearer.
[1:34:42] understand. It's not about that
[1:34:45] guarantee
[1:34:46] acceptance or consideration
[1:34:47] specific
[1:34:48] suggestions. It's about everyone
[1:34:51] the legal option was
[1:34:52] fairly valued
[1:34:53] , and so that we don't
[1:34:54] rejected none
[1:34:57] the offer that we
[1:34:58] is offered. To us
[1:34:59] need to consider
[1:35:00] all options,
[1:35:01] especially considering the
[1:35:02] our water situation
[1:35:03] , and she seems to be
[1:35:04] changes daily.
[1:35:05] Public
[1:35:06] deserves to know whether we
[1:35:08] cooperate? Or
[1:35:09] Are we negotiating?
[1:35:10] Will we
[1:35:11] to evaluate opportunities
[1:35:13] ? Another point I
[1:35:14] would like to share with
[1:35:15] you, Mr. President
[1:35:17] , and with the people here
[1:35:17] tonight, and
[1:35:19] don't worry, we are coming to an end, so
[1:35:21] I apologize,
[1:35:22] if I'm late. I appreciate it. There is
[1:35:30] serious
[1:35:31] concern about
[1:35:32] information exchange in
[1:35:33] glad. Every member of the council,
[1:35:34] who sits behind these
[1:35:35] tables, was elected
[1:35:36] residents
[1:35:37] Bridgewater. We have
[1:35:38] duty, even
[1:35:39] responsibility for
[1:35:40] ensuring supervision
[1:35:41] . This obligation is not
[1:35:43] can be done,
[1:35:44] if the information is not
[1:35:45] is spreading
[1:35:45] evenly, or if
[1:35:46] some members
[1:35:47] informed earlier
[1:35:48] for others, or if
[1:35:49] elected officials
[1:35:50] learn important things
[1:35:51] details from residents
[1:35:52] or public sources,
[1:35:53] and not through proper
[1:35:54] council channels. I can
[1:35:55] to assure you, sir
[1:35:56] President, what am I, must have heard a few
[1:35:58] things I don't know about
[1:35:59] knew the details because
[1:36:00] we either haven't received it yet
[1:36:02] information about this,
[1:36:03] or is it not yet
[1:36:03] considered. So this is
[1:36:05] a little disappointing. We have a duty,
[1:36:08] responsibility
[1:36:09] to provide supervision
[1:36:10] and proper
[1:36:11] information to everyone
[1:36:12] simultaneously. It's not about a separate advisor
[1:36:17] or problems of a separate
[1:36:18] person. It's about
[1:36:19] respect for the institution
[1:36:21] and ensuring that
[1:36:22] so that everyone
[1:36:22] the representative had
[1:36:23] the same tools
[1:36:24] , necessary for
[1:36:25] our fulfillment
[1:36:26] work, at the same time. AND
[1:36:27] our friends and neighbors
[1:36:28] deserve
[1:36:29] better. The standard is not
[1:36:32] should be
[1:36:32] minimally
[1:36:33] necessary for
[1:36:34] law for
[1:36:34] our fulfillment
[1:36:35] work. This should be
[1:36:36] the standard of what
[1:36:37] our government demands. It
[1:36:39] requires openness,
[1:36:40] accountability and that
[1:36:41] so that elected officials
[1:36:42] put public
[1:36:43] interests above
[1:36:44] convenience. To us
[1:36:45] need to take again
[1:36:46] undertake obligations
[1:36:47] regarding this standard.
[1:36:49] It's time to start.
[1:36:50] share information
[1:36:51] on a par with the council, with
[1:36:52] the public and where
[1:36:53] this is possible by law
[1:36:55] , on other issues.
[1:36:57] It's time to restore
[1:36:59] the trust that was
[1:37:00] destroyed before that
[1:37:01] moment, because
[1:37:02] there is no turning back when
[1:37:03] she disappeared forever.
[1:37:04] This is a responsibility,
[1:37:06] which we took upon ourselves,
[1:37:07] when were they made
[1:37:08] oath. And on this,
[1:37:09] Mr. President, I
[1:37:10] I'll finish.
[1:37:14] Gladly,
[1:37:15] Thank you. It is interesting that
[1:37:18] today I
[1:37:19] looked at some
[1:37:20] Taran documents and
[1:37:21] I saw one place,
[1:37:22] where it was said that
[1:37:24] when we pronounce
[1:37:25] our speeches at the end,
[1:37:26] we have limitations in
[1:37:27] three minutes. So I thought that was interesting.
[1:37:33] I want to say that
[1:37:34] very nice to see
[1:37:35] here are children, children
[1:37:36] baseball team,
[1:37:37] and I thought that was it
[1:37:38] It's very nice that we
[1:37:40] could honor them,
[1:37:41] what could they do
[1:37:42] to honor us,
[1:37:43] having done this
[1:37:44] great job. And therefore
[1:37:46] I thought that was it.
[1:37:47] perfectly. I think that
[1:37:49] It's great that we have
[1:37:50] lighting in
[1:37:51] office. I was here,
[1:37:53] when we moved it,
[1:37:55] and we have accomplished so much
[1:37:56] work to move
[1:37:57] this is here from another
[1:37:58] buildings,
[1:37:59] make sure that everything
[1:38:00] well done, that
[1:38:01] everything inside
[1:38:02] cleaned, and then not
[1:38:03] there was nowhere for him
[1:38:04] connect. So since 2017
[1:38:06] the year has not yet been there
[1:38:08] light. So 10 years, and
[1:38:10] You are wonderful, Trish. Um, and
[1:38:13] that will appear in the park
[1:38:15] opportunities for more
[1:38:16] one new, er,
[1:38:17] monument. And if
[1:38:19] people didn't have time,
[1:38:20] to inspect it, then
[1:38:22] there are others in the park
[1:38:23] monuments from, uh,
[1:38:24] information. Sometimes
[1:38:25] children do this when
[1:38:26] walk around the city to see what
[1:38:28] happened. When, uh, I don't know what class this is,
[1:38:31] whether it is the third or
[1:38:32] fourth, they
[1:38:33] come to do it.
[1:38:35] But it would be interesting if
[1:38:36] we will have more for them
[1:38:38] something. And then I hope that someday
[1:38:41] , perhaps in relative
[1:38:42] close
[1:38:43] in the future, uh, we
[1:38:44] can we talk
[1:38:45] about having
[1:38:46] the city poet, uh,
[1:38:48] what would we assign
[1:38:49] someone urban
[1:38:50] poet for
[1:38:50] Bridgewater, and I would like to invite this
[1:38:53] person here. So
[1:38:54] I will try this sometime.
[1:38:56] to lift That's all there is to it.
[1:38:57] I am here. Thank you.
[1:38:59] Councilor Hunt.
[1:39:01] To the Tokyo Councilor.
[1:39:02] Yes. Hmm, I'm proud of that.
[1:39:04] who is a member of VFW Post 2125
[1:39:06] here in Bridgewater. I just wanted to, um,
[1:39:08] share some
[1:39:09] things from the commander
[1:39:11] VFW, which I think
[1:39:12] will be appropriate for,
[1:39:13] hmm, some veterans,
[1:39:14] which, I hope,
[1:39:15] observe, or
[1:39:16] people who, um, this
[1:39:17] will hear. Hmm, monthly
[1:39:18] classes are being held
[1:39:19] from horseback riding and
[1:39:20] horse riding for
[1:39:21] veterans. Hmm,
[1:39:22] thanks to the conscious
[1:39:23] with and without riding
[1:39:24] horseback riding with
[1:39:25] horses, participants
[1:39:26] can improve
[1:39:27] your ability
[1:39:28] adapt,
[1:39:28] communicate,
[1:39:29] initiate,
[1:39:30] self-regulate and
[1:39:31] trust. Hmm, place
[1:39:32] conducting these, um,
[1:39:33] riding lessons
[1:39:35] riding and horseback riding
[1:39:36] is behind
[1:39:37] Address: Pine Street,
[1:39:39] 470, at the Bridge Center here,
[1:39:41] in Bridgewater. And the dates
[1:39:43] such. I just wanted to
[1:39:45] share this, and
[1:39:46] let me find this.
[1:39:48] Hmm, the third Thursday
[1:39:49] every month, hmm, with
[1:39:51] 12:00 to 12:15 - introductions
[1:39:53] and coffee. Uh, from 12:15 to
[1:39:56] 1:45 p.m.–horseback riding. And then
[1:40:00] from 13:45 to 14:00–snacks
[1:40:02] and undercutting
[1:40:03] results. If you have
[1:40:05] there are additional
[1:40:06] question,
[1:40:06] contact me,
[1:40:08] and I will be able to contact
[1:40:09] with you, uh, with ours
[1:40:10] VFW post. Thank you,
[1:40:14] Conor Perry.
[1:40:15] Thank you. Uh, you know, more
[1:40:17] some, uh, greetings
[1:40:18] our little league.
[1:40:20] Uh, that was great, uh-
[1:40:21] uh, the event that we
[1:40:22] spent for him
[1:40:23] tonight, and uh-
[1:40:24] Well, it was nice that,
[1:40:25] It seems that two are not
[1:40:26] enough. So
[1:40:27] we hope that we will get t-shirts
[1:40:29] from these two children. THERE ARE-
[1:40:30] oh, but some more,
[1:40:31] last greetings to them from
[1:40:32] their success and
[1:40:33] hard work,
[1:40:34] and uh, I'm looking forward to it
[1:40:35] I'm waiting for them.
[1:40:36] will continue
[1:40:37] advance
[1:40:38] career ladder,
[1:40:39] and I hope that
[1:40:39] many children
[1:40:40] will remain in the city,
[1:40:41] will play baseball
[1:40:42] by BR. Uh, there are a few.
[1:40:44] things I would like
[1:40:45] uh, discuss. Uh,
[1:40:47] especially, you know,
[1:40:48] discussion, uh, about
[1:40:49] , you know, executive
[1:40:51] meeting. Uh, I know,
[1:40:52] that this is unpleasant, uh,
[1:40:54] situation for some
[1:40:55] residents of the city.
[1:40:57] There will be times when
[1:40:58] residents will hear that
[1:40:59] the council discusses
[1:41:00] important question on
[1:41:01] closed session,
[1:41:02] and, of course,
[1:41:02] they will ask why we don't
[1:41:04] can we hear this
[1:41:04] discussion?
[1:41:05] The answer is
[1:41:06] because
[1:41:07] state law
[1:41:08] Massachusetts recognizes,
[1:41:09] that there are certain
[1:41:10] circumstances under which
[1:41:11] government agency
[1:41:11] must protect
[1:41:12] legal staff
[1:41:13] the city and its
[1:41:14] negotiating interests
[1:41:15] . For example,
[1:41:16] state law
[1:41:18] Massachusetts allows
[1:41:19] discussion on
[1:41:20] closed session,
[1:41:21] which include certain
[1:41:22] negotiations with
[1:41:22] non-UN staff,
[1:41:23] including strategy
[1:41:25] regarding labor
[1:41:25] contracts. It also
[1:41:27] allows discussion
[1:41:28] real estate purchases,
[1:41:30] when open
[1:41:30] the meeting may
[1:41:31] negatively affect
[1:41:32] to the meeting room
[1:41:33] position
[1:41:34] municipality, and
[1:41:35] complied with
[1:41:35] legislative requirements.
[1:41:38] This is especially important
[1:41:39] now. Glad, maybe
[1:41:41] will have to discuss the issue,
[1:41:43] concerning
[1:41:44] current situation
[1:41:45] the mayor. It
[1:41:46] the question concerns
[1:41:47] closed session.
[1:41:49] The city can also
[1:41:49] be necessary
[1:41:50] consider delicate
[1:41:51] negotiations on
[1:41:52] property that is potentially
[1:41:53] can become
[1:41:54] future part
[1:41:55] our
[1:41:55] water supply. It
[1:41:56] the question concerns
[1:41:57] closed session.
[1:41:59] And they can happen
[1:42:00] discussion about
[1:42:00] potential
[1:42:01] agreements regarding
[1:42:02] getting additional
[1:42:03] water and potential
[1:42:04] aquarium deals
[1:42:05] in the city of Brockton. It
[1:42:07] the question concerns
[1:42:08] closed session.
[1:42:09] As soon as we will spend these
[1:42:11] discussion and
[1:42:11] we will make a decision,
[1:42:12] then we can
[1:42:13] to bring this issue to the
[1:42:14] discussion
[1:42:15] public. These
[1:42:17] negotiations are not
[1:42:17] must
[1:42:18] be held publicly
[1:42:20] without violating
[1:42:20] potential position
[1:42:22] cities in negotiations.
[1:42:23] Defending the city's position
[1:42:24] not the same at negotiations
[1:42:25] exactly what concealment
[1:42:27] information from
[1:42:28] public. There,
[1:42:29] where the law permits and
[1:42:30] requires
[1:42:31] confidentiality,
[1:42:32] the council carries
[1:42:32] responsibility for
[1:42:34] protection of interests
[1:42:35] cities. When legal
[1:42:36] basis for
[1:42:37] confidentiality
[1:42:38] no longer exists,
[1:42:39] information on this
[1:42:40] the moment must be
[1:42:41] published in the volume,
[1:42:42] foreseen
[1:42:43] by law. And when?
[1:42:44] final decision
[1:42:45] legally it should be
[1:42:46] accepted publicly, it
[1:42:48] the solution should be and
[1:42:49] will be accepted
[1:42:50] publicly. So, I just would like to
[1:42:52] pay attention to this
[1:42:53] regarding the closed
[1:42:54] council meeting. Except
[1:42:55] that, a little more,
[1:42:56] to consider what
[1:42:58] is becoming more and more noticeable in our
[1:43:00] community, and I know that
[1:43:01] this has already been considered
[1:43:02] other councils before,
[1:43:03] using
[1:43:04] social networks
[1:43:05] elected officials
[1:43:06] , and very recently
[1:43:07] public campaign
[1:43:09] against other members
[1:43:10] of this council. Allow
[1:43:11] I must state clearly,
[1:43:13] every advisor has
[1:43:14] the right to one's own opinion
[1:43:15] and has the right not to
[1:43:15] agree. Each
[1:43:17] the council has the right
[1:43:18] criticize the decision,
[1:43:19] adopted by this council.
[1:43:21] Every council has the right
[1:43:22] question
[1:43:22] to the mayor,
[1:43:23] require
[1:43:24] responsibility and
[1:43:25] notify
[1:43:25] the public, when,
[1:43:26] in their opinion, the city
[1:43:27] moving in
[1:43:28] correct or
[1:43:28] wrong
[1:43:29] direction. These rights are
[1:43:30] fundamental for
[1:43:31] civil service and
[1:43:33] our democracy. But
[1:43:35] election to state
[1:43:36] position also
[1:43:37] related to
[1:43:37] duty
[1:43:38] to consider the impact
[1:43:39] our words and actions on
[1:43:40] the institution in which we
[1:43:41] choose to serve.
[1:43:44] When the city council
[1:43:45] creates public
[1:43:45] encouraging videos
[1:43:47] residents to consider
[1:43:48] possibility
[1:43:48] recall of others
[1:43:49] members of the city council,
[1:43:51] I think that this
[1:43:51] crosses an important
[1:43:52] border. This is due to
[1:43:54] simple framework
[1:43:55] expression of disagreement with
[1:43:56] politics or
[1:43:57] decision. This becomes
[1:44:00] an attempt to blow up
[1:44:01] trust in colleagues-
[1:44:02] elected officials
[1:44:03] and the city council itself
[1:44:04] until completion
[1:44:05] appropriate procedures
[1:44:06] . I think we are not
[1:44:10] should behave like this
[1:44:11] people's affairs. If
[1:44:13] The advisor believes that
[1:44:14] another advisor violated
[1:44:15] law, violated ethical
[1:44:16] obligation or
[1:44:17] otherwise not
[1:44:18] fulfilled his duties
[1:44:19] positions, there are
[1:44:20] appropriate mechanisms
[1:44:22] to solve these
[1:44:23] problems. But I don't
[1:44:25] I think that none
[1:44:26] the advisor has done it so far
[1:44:27] . Using influence
[1:44:29] and visibility of the current
[1:44:31] seats on the council for
[1:44:32] public
[1:44:32] encouragement to
[1:44:33] recall of colleagues-
[1:44:34] advisors, especially
[1:44:35] when more important
[1:44:37] city ​​affairs and
[1:44:38] decisions regarding these
[1:44:39] cases not yet accepted
[1:44:40] and not yet considered
[1:44:41] , in my opinion, is
[1:44:42] divisive and
[1:44:43] indecent for
[1:44:44] of this position. It
[1:44:45] gives the impression that
[1:44:46] more advice
[1:44:47] interested in finding
[1:44:48] joint decisions than
[1:44:49] in solving problems,
[1:44:50] which are encountered
[1:44:51] our community. And this
[1:44:52] perception has
[1:44:53] value. We ask
[1:44:55] residents to trust
[1:44:56] we have our own taxes
[1:44:57] funds and finances
[1:44:58] of our city. We
[1:44:59] please trust them
[1:45:00] us a decision regarding
[1:45:01] water supply. We
[1:45:02] please trust them
[1:45:03] we are accepting
[1:45:04] difficult decisions regarding
[1:45:06] employees,
[1:45:06] contracts,
[1:45:07] acquisition
[1:45:08] real estate and
[1:45:09] the future of this
[1:45:10] communities. Many of
[1:45:11] this is needed
[1:45:12] to discuss, as I already
[1:45:13] mentioned earlier, on
[1:45:14] closed session.
[1:45:16] We cannot reasonably
[1:45:17] to demand from
[1:45:18] residents trust in
[1:45:19] your local government,
[1:45:20] while the chosen ones
[1:45:21] officials publicly
[1:45:22] encourage them
[1:45:23] to lose trust in someone
[1:45:24] to one. This is not
[1:45:25] leadership. Leadership
[1:45:27] –it is readiness
[1:45:28] to stand alone,
[1:45:29] when do you think that
[1:45:31] something is wrong, but
[1:45:31] do it with facts,
[1:45:33] evidence,
[1:45:33] professionalism and
[1:45:35] respect for the process.
[1:45:36] Leadership is
[1:45:37] readiness not
[1:45:38] to agree, not
[1:45:39] trying
[1:45:40] to destroy trust in
[1:45:41] a person you are not with
[1:45:42] Agree. AND
[1:45:43] leadership is
[1:45:44] understanding that
[1:45:44] when you hug
[1:45:45] elected office, your
[1:45:47] words carry
[1:45:47] the authority and weight of this
[1:45:48] positions, regardless of
[1:45:50] whether you have
[1:45:50] intention to do it or not
[1:45:52] . I don't ask for advisors.
[1:45:53] to agree with one another
[1:45:54] one. I am not asking.
[1:45:55] no one to keep quiet. I,
[1:45:56] of course not
[1:45:57] I claim that
[1:45:58] residents should not
[1:45:59] to attract one's own
[1:46:00] elected officials
[1:46:00] to responsibility.
[1:46:02] I ask us to remember,
[1:46:03] why were we chosen?
[1:46:04] We were chosen to manage and lead
[1:46:06] yourself. We were chosen to
[1:46:08] help
[1:46:08] solve problems.
[1:46:09] And we were chosen to protect interests
[1:46:12] cities. And we were chosen.
[1:46:13] to do these things like this
[1:46:14] in a way that this
[1:46:15] united our
[1:46:16] community, not
[1:46:17] deliberately
[1:46:17] It was tearing her apart. In this
[1:46:21] will be happy
[1:46:21] disagreements, and they
[1:46:22] should be, but
[1:46:23] should also be
[1:46:24] fundamental
[1:46:25] level of respect for
[1:46:26] institutions, to our
[1:46:27] fellow advisors, to
[1:46:28] our employees
[1:46:30] and, most importantly, to
[1:46:31] residents
[1:46:31] Bridgewater, and we don't
[1:46:33] must
[1:46:33] to transform the city
[1:46:34] welcome to the field
[1:46:35] political battle in
[1:46:36] Facebook. Thank you.
[1:46:39] Councilor Perry.
[1:46:40] To Councilor Linda.
[1:46:42] Well, first of all, I want to
[1:46:43] thank the advisor
[1:46:44] Perry for being
[1:46:45] said many things,
[1:46:46] what I wanted to say. I
[1:46:47] I'm not going to take them.
[1:46:48] repeat. I think
[1:46:50] that this is correct. I am not
[1:46:52] wanted to watch this in
[1:46:53] social networks and
[1:46:55] didn't want to publish
[1:46:57] this is on 02324. One of our
[1:46:58] tenants on O2324
[1:47:00] is that
[1:47:01] people will not
[1:47:02] to attack others
[1:47:03] people or to despise them
[1:47:05] . Probably shouldn't have
[1:47:08] to publish it, but I believe in freedom of speech,
[1:47:10] and I allowed it. As well as
[1:47:12] residents, and this,
[1:47:13] of course, it was on
[1:47:14] another page. I think
[1:47:20] , to be honest, it was
[1:47:21] really disgusting
[1:47:22] to speak ill of
[1:47:23] all of us. We were chosen,
[1:47:27] as Scott Pehr pointed out
[1:47:28] earlier during
[1:47:29] revision of the statute.
[1:47:31] There is a ballot box for this.
[1:47:32] for voting. If
[1:47:33] you don't like that
[1:47:34] what we do,
[1:47:35] Come before us.
[1:47:36] Run against
[1:47:37] this. I know that
[1:47:38] Councilor Perry said this
[1:47:39] repeatedly. This advice
[1:47:40] sometimes divided
[1:47:42] according to the principle of 5 to 4. Er
[1:47:44] , sometimes we are 6 to 3. Sometimes
[1:47:46] we are 9 to zero. Good.
[1:47:48] No specific
[1:47:49] time limit for
[1:47:50] what can we say
[1:47:51] . The 3-minute rule
[1:47:52] concerns
[1:47:53] comments from citizens.
[1:47:54] It does not apply.
[1:47:55] advisors' comments.
[1:47:56] I also don't think so.
[1:47:57] consultants should
[1:47:58] to speak for 10 minutes
[1:47:59] and obstruct
[1:48:00] work at the end
[1:48:01] meetings. We are very
[1:48:02] joyfully began this
[1:48:03] meeting with the younger ones
[1:48:04] leagues. We are completing
[1:48:05] this meeting with the larger
[1:48:07] disagreements. On
[1:48:08] Sorry, we are going.
[1:48:09] go to closed
[1:48:10] meeting without
[1:48:11] legal advisor, who, on
[1:48:12] in my opinion, there is
[1:48:13] problem, and I will turn to this.
[1:48:15] question on this
[1:48:16] stage. But how are you?
[1:48:19] know, we either
[1:48:20] Bridgewater team,
[1:48:21] or we shouldn't
[1:48:22] to be on a team. Sincerely
[1:48:27] Thank you.
[1:48:27] Councilor Linda.
[1:48:29] Councilor McGrath.
[1:48:30] Thank you, sir.
[1:48:31] President, I'm just
[1:48:32] I want to answer
[1:48:33] some accusations against
[1:48:35] Facebook, because I don't
[1:48:36] I reply on Facebook. I
[1:48:38] never called
[1:48:39] no residents
[1:48:40] racist. I
[1:48:40] criticized
[1:48:41] Facebook page for
[1:48:42] that she allowed
[1:48:43] racist comments
[1:48:44] . Actually, I never
[1:48:46] didn't mention the name
[1:48:47] this Facebook page.
[1:48:48] The author of Unfiltered herself
[1:48:49] identified her
[1:48:51] a Facebook page like that,
[1:48:52] which I was talking about.
[1:48:55] They all despaired.
[1:48:56] from what I said.
[1:48:58] None of them
[1:48:58] answered
[1:48:59] comments that I
[1:49:00] read,
[1:49:01] published on
[1:49:02] their Facebook page
[1:49:03] . Here are just two.
[1:49:04] comments that I
[1:49:05] previously expressed with
[1:49:07] pages,
[1:49:07] addressed to the city
[1:49:08] head. First-in
[1:49:11] tar and feathers, his
[1:49:12] pulling a cart.
[1:49:14] Second-city
[1:49:15] The heads were hired from DEI.
[1:49:19] These two comments are not
[1:49:20] only racist,
[1:49:21] but also hint at the fact that the city council
[1:49:23] hired a man
[1:49:24] Casanova Davis
[1:49:25] because of its color
[1:49:26] skin, not because of it
[1:49:27] qualification. Thank you,
[1:49:29] Mr. President.
[1:49:30] Thank you, advisor.
[1:49:31] McGrath. Sir
[1:49:32] to Kennedy's advisor.
[1:49:34] Thank you, Councilor Perry,
[1:49:35] for what you said. IN
[1:49:37] I have nothing.
[1:49:38] long recorded, but
[1:49:39] based on
[1:49:39] comments today
[1:49:41] In the evening, I will say
[1:49:41] at least a few
[1:49:42] things. Uh, we have
[1:49:43] many events
[1:49:44] is happening in this
[1:49:45] in the city. We have a lot
[1:49:46] events take place in
[1:49:47] this city during
[1:49:48] last year. It was
[1:49:49] It is very difficult to sit on
[1:49:50] these places, listen
[1:49:51] disappointment
[1:49:52] residents and not having
[1:49:53] opportunities immediately
[1:49:54] solve problems. Not
[1:49:55] all the problems in this
[1:49:56] city ​​can be immediately
[1:49:57] solve. Uh, now
[1:49:58] we are waiting for the state
[1:49:59] approve wells
[1:50:01] . You know, these things are not
[1:50:02] under our control.
[1:50:05] But what I do myself,
[1:50:06] and what I expect
[1:50:07] from my colleagues-
[1:50:08] consultants, this
[1:50:09] wait before
[1:50:10] to make decisions with
[1:50:11] certain topics while they
[1:50:12] will not receive
[1:50:13] information, emotionally
[1:50:14] react, choose
[1:50:15] popular things in
[1:50:16] social networks,
[1:50:17] which are monitored and
[1:50:18] which support. It
[1:50:20] is not appropriate
[1:50:21] prudence. This is not
[1:50:23] by definition
[1:50:23] consequences of the second or
[1:50:24] third order
[1:50:25] the solutions we have here
[1:50:26] we accept. We are chosen
[1:50:28] in order to
[1:50:28] understand the problems,
[1:50:29] to collect information
[1:50:30] and data, sort them
[1:50:31] and try
[1:50:32] to do the best
[1:50:33] choice for the city in
[1:50:34] long-term and
[1:50:35] short-term
[1:50:36] perspective. It
[1:50:37] not easy to do, but
[1:50:39] very easy to give in to
[1:50:40] loud people who
[1:50:41] live in the city, or
[1:50:42] groups. And these groups
[1:50:48] are discussing
[1:50:49] political issues in the city. They are everywhere. WITH
[1:50:52] they are very easy
[1:50:53] agree. And, unfortunately
[1:50:55] , I think that's what
[1:50:57] in some aspects
[1:50:58] happened. I am here as
[1:51:00] a person who
[1:51:01] trying to collect
[1:51:02] all possible
[1:51:03] information. Plan for
[1:51:04] aquariums
[1:51:05] was disturbed several times. I don't know
[1:51:07] no information from
[1:51:08] on this occasion, therefore
[1:51:08] I refuse
[1:51:09] to comment on whether
[1:51:10] I support him. My
[1:51:11] current position on
[1:51:12] this is that,
[1:51:14] What would I prefer if
[1:51:15] Bridgewater could
[1:51:16] safely
[1:51:16] to control one's own
[1:51:17] water resources. I think this is better.
[1:51:20] version. Hmm, and that's it
[1:51:22] I'm leaving now. But
[1:51:23] concerning
[1:51:24] information about what
[1:51:25] beyond this, we her
[1:51:26] just haven't received it yet
[1:51:28] . And I fully expect,
[1:51:29] that's all we're talking about
[1:51:30] we speak in
[1:51:30] closed session,
[1:51:31] when appropriate, will be
[1:51:33] to discuss
[1:51:33] publicly. And I don't have
[1:51:34] there will be no problems with
[1:51:36] in order to get out and
[1:51:36] to talk about it,
[1:51:37] because I think so
[1:51:38] necessary. We are not there.
[1:51:39] in order to hide from something
[1:51:41] or hide
[1:51:42] discussion. We are there.
[1:51:43] in order to protect the city,
[1:51:44] to protect yourself, and
[1:51:45] then later
[1:51:45] to take this out
[1:51:46] information and
[1:51:46] to hold a public
[1:51:47] voting from any
[1:51:48] what questions. This is not for
[1:51:49] in order to conduct
[1:51:50] private vote
[1:51:51] . Hmm, I remembered.
[1:51:53] a split in the council, and
[1:51:54] conclusion that
[1:51:55] the decisions were
[1:51:56] adopted on the basis of
[1:51:57] voting any of any of
[1:51:59] these questions, uh, I think it is wrong,
[1:52:02] and this...Ours
[1:52:02] vote here if
[1:52:04] you are doing your job
[1:52:05] work, are complex,
[1:52:06] they need
[1:52:07] deliberation. They
[1:52:09] need a lot
[1:52:10] attention. Hmm, and it's simple
[1:52:15] not just simple
[1:52:16] voting. This is not
[1:52:17] just voting "
[1:52:18] "for" and "against". THERE ARE
[1:52:19] many, many things,
[1:52:20] which are needed
[1:52:21] to take into account. And there are things,
[1:52:22] which we are considering
[1:52:22] during some of these
[1:52:23] votes, about which
[1:52:24] we sometimes don't
[1:52:24] we must speak
[1:52:25] publicly, and by others
[1:52:26] together we try to be
[1:52:27] ready to speak with
[1:52:28] these issues publicly,
[1:52:28] when we know that these
[1:52:29] voting
[1:52:30] approaching. So,
[1:52:30] any of these topics
[1:52:31] executive meetings
[1:52:32] committee, which can
[1:52:33] to arise, I expect,
[1:52:34] that other advisors
[1:52:34] will be ready, as well as
[1:52:35] tonight,
[1:52:36] to talk about things. Hmm,
[1:52:37] but simply
[1:52:37] understand that our
[1:52:38] The work is not
[1:52:39] only in order to
[1:52:39] look at
[1:52:40] short-term, but also
[1:52:41] for the long term
[1:52:41] perspective. This is in order to see
[1:52:43] on how
[1:52:44] will spread
[1:52:45] any of these questions,
[1:52:46] what else will they cause
[1:52:47] later, which will be
[1:52:48] sources of funding
[1:52:49] that we can afford
[1:52:50] allow that
[1:52:51] will it be needed or not
[1:52:52] the city will need,
[1:52:53] to ensure it
[1:52:54] security and things like that,
[1:52:55] like drinking water. So
[1:52:57] again, these
[1:52:59] The questions are complex. It
[1:53:00] not simple
[1:53:00] voting "for" and "against"
[1:53:02] against". Various advisors
[1:53:03] have different opinions with
[1:53:04] about this. And we have
[1:53:05] there were many splits
[1:53:06] in this council since then,
[1:53:07] How am I here? And I don't hold back.
[1:53:08] no offense to
[1:53:09] no advisor for that we have five-
[1:53:11] four differences.
[1:53:12] But one resident
[1:53:13] asked me, and this
[1:53:14] The last thing I will say is
[1:53:15] as it continues
[1:53:16] for quite some time now,
[1:53:17] about why I
[1:53:18] voted for
[1:53:19] convening a closed meeting. Having
[1:53:23] previous experience
[1:53:24] work in the council and
[1:53:25] watching how
[1:53:26] people play games in
[1:53:27] councils in other districts
[1:53:28] . Hmm, I voted.
[1:53:31] for what we do, continued
[1:53:33] the process of what
[1:53:34] is happening, not
[1:53:35] returning to
[1:53:36] closed session
[1:53:38] on many issues,
[1:53:39] which we discussed,
[1:53:40] and I will touch on the topic.
[1:53:43] If we don't discuss
[1:53:45] this is a question, we expose the city to
[1:53:47] risk or harm
[1:53:48] to our negotiations, no
[1:53:49] entering into these
[1:53:50] discussion. So why?
[1:53:54] I, as an advisor and
[1:53:55] resident, voted
[1:53:56] I would rather not go,
[1:53:57] to avoid
[1:53:58] closed session
[1:53:59] and put the city in
[1:54:00] less profitable
[1:54:01] negotiating position
[1:54:02] on any topic? It
[1:54:05] doesn't make sense. Hmm, I understand that people
[1:54:08] want information
[1:54:09] for certain things. I understand. But
[1:54:11] The reality is that
[1:54:12] we do first
[1:54:13] Which choice is best?
[1:54:14] for the city. And in this
[1:54:15] is our job.
[1:54:16] We are trying
[1:54:17] to protect the city,
[1:54:18] make the right one
[1:54:19] choice. And you know, this
[1:54:20] It was a difficult year for
[1:54:21] everyone here. Um, we
[1:54:22] We're going through this.
[1:54:23] Things are getting better, that
[1:54:25] perfectly. Um, people who
[1:54:26] dissatisfied with that
[1:54:27] things are improving,
[1:54:29] or pick on
[1:54:30] more and more things.
[1:54:31] I'm not sure what
[1:54:32] people here are waiting,
[1:54:33] but um, we have to work within the framework
[1:54:35] of the process that
[1:54:36] There are us. This is a statute. It
[1:54:37] general law. We
[1:54:39] must
[1:54:39] to cooperate with
[1:54:40] by state. We have
[1:54:40] limited
[1:54:41] funding to
[1:54:41] resolve any
[1:54:42] problems that we have in the city. It
[1:54:43] complicated, complicated
[1:54:44] situation for everyone. Ahem,
[1:54:46] but we ask you,
[1:54:47] please be
[1:54:48] patient with us. I mean, I strive to provide
[1:54:51] public discussion
[1:54:52] these issues, when it
[1:54:53] appropriate, and I think that
[1:54:54] other advisors too.
[1:54:55] Um, but some of us
[1:54:58] avoid Facebook. Some
[1:54:59] of us, like me,
[1:55:00] recently tried
[1:55:01] again by him
[1:55:02] to use, and that's it
[1:55:03] what happened before,
[1:55:04] uh, when I
[1:55:04] used Facebook,
[1:55:05] It happened again. Ahem
[1:55:06] , nothing is possible
[1:55:07] to do it perfectly.
[1:55:09] So, I think that
[1:55:09] the best that can be done
[1:55:10] to do, this
[1:55:11] to try to convey
[1:55:12] information to
[1:55:12] the public, and that's it
[1:55:13] with this we have, in my opinion, sometimes
[1:55:15] problems arise:
[1:55:16] to make sure that
[1:55:17] the information is accurate, has
[1:55:18] correct context
[1:55:19] and, um, is valuable for
[1:55:20] public. Ago
[1:55:21] what are we carrying
[1:55:21] responsibility for
[1:55:22] the words we are talking here, in
[1:55:23] social networks, and
[1:55:24] , hmm, we are leaders in
[1:55:25] community, and us
[1:55:26] need
[1:55:26] to adhere to the highest
[1:55:27] standards than what
[1:55:28] we see, especially in
[1:55:29] social networks,
[1:55:30] but, you know, in general
[1:55:31] in public. So, this is
[1:55:33] everything, Mr. President.
[1:55:34] Thank you.
[1:55:35] I am not going.
[1:55:36] to do none
[1:55:37] comments today
[1:55:37] in the evening. So I move on to
[1:55:39] closed session.
[1:55:40] Debbie, if I may.
[1:55:41] to hold a roll call
[1:55:42] voting for
[1:55:42] first point. I
[1:55:43] I'll read, hmm, each of them.
[1:55:44] We will have two
[1:55:45] voting today
[1:55:47] in the evening. And then
[1:55:48] reminder: closed
[1:55:49] meeting. Therefore,
[1:55:51] first vote
[1:55:52] is being held
[1:55:52] according to the chapter
[1:55:54] 3A of Section 21A6
[1:55:54] national
[1:55:55] legislation regarding
[1:55:56] consideration of the issue of
[1:55:58] acquisition
[1:55:58] real estate for
[1:55:59] needs
[1:55:59] municipal
[1:56:00] water supply.
[1:56:02] The Chairman determined that
[1:56:03] open meeting
[1:56:04] may have a negative
[1:56:05] influence on the negotiation
[1:56:07] the position of the city council.
[1:56:08] You need
[1:56:09] offer?
[1:56:09] You need
[1:56:10] offer.
[1:56:11] I'll bring it in. Second.
[1:56:13] The proposal was made by
[1:56:14] Advisor Lindy,
[1:56:14] supported by an advisor
[1:56:16] Perry.
[1:56:16] Ms. Ellenburgh,
[1:56:18] Yes.
[1:56:19] Ms. Fon,
[1:56:19] Yes. Mrs. Hunt, yes.
[1:56:21] Mr. Kennedy,
[1:56:22] Yes.
[1:56:23] Dr. Murphy, yes.
[1:56:25] Mr. Trosio, yes.
[1:56:26] Dr. Perry,
[1:56:27] Yes. Sir
[1:56:28] Lindy, yes.
[1:56:29] Ms. McGrath, yes.
[1:56:30] Nine "for", none "against"
[1:56:32] against".
[1:56:32] Good. Next
[1:56:33] I will bring it in.
[1:56:34] proposal
[1:56:35] according to chapter 30
[1:56:36] section 21A2
[1:56:37] General law
[1:56:38] Massachusetts
[1:56:39] regarding the conduct
[1:56:40] strategic sessions with
[1:56:41] preparation for
[1:56:41] negotiations with
[1:56:42] persons who are not
[1:56:43] UN staff,
[1:56:44] or conducting
[1:56:45] collective
[1:56:46] negotiations or
[1:56:47] negotiations on
[1:56:48] contracts with individuals,
[1:56:49] which are not
[1:56:49] UN staff.
[1:56:51] So, it is proposed.
[1:56:52] Second.
[1:56:53] The proposal was made by
[1:56:54] Councilor Spagan.
[1:56:54] Supported by an advisor
[1:56:56] Perry.
[1:56:56] Mrs. McGrath.
[1:56:57] Yes.
[1:56:58] Mr. Lindy.
[1:56:58] Yes.
[1:56:59] Dr. Perry.
[1:57:00] Yes.
[1:57:00] Mr. Trosio,
[1:57:01] Yes.
[1:57:01] Dr. Murphy,
[1:57:02] Yes.
[1:57:03] Mr. Kennedy,
[1:57:04] Yes.
[1:57:04] Miss Hunt,
[1:57:05] Yes.
[1:57:05] Miss Fon,
[1:57:06] Yes.
[1:57:06] And Miss Ellenburg,
[1:57:08] Yes.
[1:57:08] Nine "for", none "against"
[1:57:09] against".
[1:57:10] Good. And we
[1:57:11] Let's move on to 401.
[1:57:12] 101. 401. We are moving
[1:57:15] ?
[1:57:15] Do we need it?
[1:57:16] Are we moving or are we
[1:57:17] Shall we stay here?
[1:57:17] Do we need it?
[1:57:18] We can stay.
[1:57:19] here.
[1:57:19] Okay, we'll stay.
[1:57:20] here. Good. Thank you.
[1:57:21] Do we need
[1:57:22] to inform when we
[1:57:23] Aren't we going to go out?
[1:57:23] Yes,
[1:57:24] we are not going
[1:57:25] go out.
[1:57:25] Yes, I said we are going to close
[1:57:27] meeting.
[1:57:28] Good. Sorry. We are it
[1:57:29] missed.