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UPDATE ON HIGH STREET DRAINAGE REPAIRS:

10/6/25

Crews continue to work on drainage repairs on High Street.  Currently, the street is blocked from Main Street to 151 High Street (The Highway Barn).  These repairs, including paving, are expected to last through the end of the year.   Please expect delays and detours.

Residents can access the Blue Drop by taking Main St. to Oak St. and taking a left onto High Street (you can go around the barricade) or by taking Wall Street to High Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we make these necessary repairs.

UPDATE ON FLAGG STREET GRINDING & PAVING:

Paving on Flagg Street will be done on Wednesday 10/1 and Thursday 10/2.  Please expect delays and detours.

Mission Statement

The Highway Division seeks to promote the safety, health, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Bridgewater by maintaining and improving the Town's 120 mile roadway network. This includes streets, sidewalks, road shoulders, and drainage system. In so doing, it ensures safe travel throughout the Town

How to Report a deceased animal in the roadway

To report a dead animal in the roadway, please call the Animal Control Officers Jake and Ed Gannon at (508) 659-1290.

Snow & Ice Removal Priorities:

  1.  Ensure that police, fire and medical emergency equipment can move safely on Town streets.
  2.  Open main and secondary roads for use by the public.
  3.  Open residential streets (due to budget constraints, it may take additional time for residential streets to be opened)
  4. Clear sidewalks used to walk to schools around a 1 mile radius

Mailbox Replacement Policy

  • The Town will only replace mailboxes if the Town’s plow came in contact with a  well-maintained mailbox or post.
  • The Town will not replace mailboxes if the box is damaged by snow being discharged by the snowplow and if the plow does not come in contact with the mailbox or post.
  • Other than mailboxes physically hit by plows, the Town is not responsible to  repair, replace, or compensate for any such items placed in the public way.
For complete details, please review the Policy on Snow and Ice Removal document below.

Name Position Email
Michael Harris Roadways Foreman Email
Lisa Brogan Executive Assistant Email
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Helpful Documents

Driveway Approval Bond Form
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Policy on Snow and Ice Removal
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Snow Plow Contractor Packet 2024-25
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Street Opening-Curb Cut Permit
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Street Light Documents & Forms

Bridgewater Street Light Policy
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Bridgewater Street light Request form
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