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Town of East Bridgewater

175 Central Street
508-378-1600

History:

The Town of East Bridgewater was an early industrial inland town located on the northern portion of the Taunton River system. Situated in Plymouth County, the town's European community had been heavily damaged in King Philip's war. Nine of the ten homes in the area were destroyed during the fighting. Its early economy was based on agriculture but the community did have both grist and saw mills, iron forges and tanneries.

The Keith brothers iron slitting mill is reportedly one of the earliest reported in southeastern Massachusetts. The first triphammer to make scythes, axes and other edged tools was established in town in 1740, and cannons and muskets for the revolution were made in East Bridgewater. The late 19th and early 20th century saw residential development along the trolley lines in the community. The Bridgewater Branch Railroad from Whitman through East Bridgewater stimulated further industrial growth, and the town was the site of boot and shoe manufacturing and textile mills.

The real population expansion, however, followed the Second World War, and the town now has a heavily residential population.

Recent News

Town Of East Bridgewater : Please Return Your Annual Street Census

Second requests of the Annual Street Census have been mailed. Please complete and return your census, as soon as possible. - Drop boxes are located at the Town Hall, Council on Aging and Public Library. - List ALL residents in dwelling unit,…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Please Return Your Annual Street Census

Please Return Your Annual Street Census The Annual Street Census has been mailed. Please complete and return your census, as soon as possible. - Drop boxes are located at the Town Hall, Council on Aging and Public Library. - List ALL…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Open Burning Season

Open Burning Season East Bridgewater Fire Department Announces Information on 2023 Open Burning Season EAST BRIDGEWATER – Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Timothy Harhen would like to remind residents that open burning…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Central Elementary School Invited to Join MSBA's CORE Program

Central Elementary School Invited to Join MSBA's CORE Program East Bridgewater Public Schools Invited to Join MSBA's CORE Program Invitation Launches Next Phase of Planned Central School Building Project EAST BRIDGEWATER -…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Holiday Hours - Center at Sachem Rock, Library, and Town Hall

Holiday Hours - Center at Sachem Rock, Library, and Town Hall With the Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day occurring in the next few weeks, the Center at Sachem Rock, the Library, and the Town Hall will be operating on a…

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Town of East Bridgewater : Vaccination and Booster Clinic

Click here for more information Available are: -influenza, -pneumonia, -Tdap, -Hepatitis B -Shingles vaccines. -Egg-free vaccines will also be…

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Town of East Bridgewater News : Hazard Mitigation Plan

East Bridgewater is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) alongside Abington, Easton, and Stoughton! FEMA defines hazard mitigation as: A series of actions and policies designed to reduce and/or eliminate the impacts of naturally occurring…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Tax Bills

REMINDER - TAX BILLS DUE

Second quarter real estate tax bills are due November 1, 2022.

If you have any questions please contact the Treasurer / Collectors Office 508-378-1604.

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Town of East Bridgewater - Finance Committee Members Needed

Currently, the East Bridgewater Finance Committee has three vacancies on its seven-member Committee. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to make recommendations to the Town Meeting on the annual Town budget and all articles that require an…

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Town of East Bridgewater - 2022 State Primary

STATE PRIMARY -Date: Tuesday, September 6th -Polling Location: 143 Plymouth Street Jr/Sr High School -Polling Hours: 7:00am - 8:00pm -Last day to register to vote or change party enrollment Saturday August 27th In person early voting will be…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - ARPA Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

ARPA Grant Applications Now Being Accepted The Town of East Bridgewater seeks proposals from Town departments, residents, businesses, and non-profits for projects that meet the objectives of the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and are…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Early Voting 2022

2022 EARLY VOTING The House passed the Votes Act on June 16th The law will let registered voters vote by mail for any presidential, state or municipal primary or election; set aside two weeks (including two weekends) of early voting in-person for…

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Town Of East Bridgewater - Cooling Center Open and Tips to Beat the Heat

On Friday, July 22, the Council on Aging/Center at Sachem Rock will be open from 8am to noon as a cooling center. The Town Hall will not be open on Friday afternoon. This weekend, the East Bridgewater Town Hall, located at 175 Central St., will be…

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Town of East Bridgewater - Cooling Center Open and Tips to Beat the Heat

The Town of East Bridgewater will run a cooling center at the Council on Aging/Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater when the Council on Aging is normally open: Tuesday-Thursday from 8am to 4pm and Friday from 8am to noon from…

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License Your Dog : Effective July 8, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Avoid the LATE FEES ... Additional information regarding licensing Licenses cannot be issued without a current rabies vaccination on file with the Town Clerk. On-line renewal available Click Here for more…

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Town of East Bridgewater - Greater Boston Area Commuters Needed

Greater Boston Area Commuters Needed The UMass Transportation Center is conducting an online interview about how travel information on highway billboards influences transit usage. Duration: 30 to 45 minutes Compensation: $30 for finishing the…

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Town of East Bridgewater - 2022 Early Voting

The House passed the Votes Act on June 16th The law will let registered voters vote by mail for any presidential, state or municipal primary or election; set aside two weeks (including two weekends) of early voting in-person for state elections…

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Town Of East Bridgewater Police Department To Host Rape Aggression Defense Class In August

Chief Paul O’Brien announces the East Bridgewater Police Department will be hosting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) class in town later this summer. The class will consist of eight hours of self-defense lessons that teach valuable…

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Solar Wolf Energy - Investigation by the Attorney General

The Town of East Bridgewater has been notified about the closure of Solar Wolf Energy. The Massachusetts Attorney General is investigating this issue. Residents who have been impacted by the closure can fill out a questionnaire from the Attorney…

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Town of East Bridgewater News - Finance Committee Members Needed

Finance Committee Members Needed Currently, the East Bridgewater Finance Committee has three vacancies on its seven-member Committee. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to make recommendations to the Town Meeting on the annual Town budget and…

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