Bridgewater, Massachusetts Development News

Bridgewater Town Council Approves Water Moratorium Amidst Emergency Declaration

The Bridgewater Town Council voted to approve a water moratorium, effective immediately, to address the town's water supply emergency. The moratorium aims to preserve water resources, improve the town's negotiating position with Middleboro, and set a standard for water conservation. The decision followed extensive public comment and council discussion regarding the necessity, potential impacts, and legal implications of such a measure. Amendments were proposed and passed to define 'approved projects' to potentially mitigate some concerns about halting ongoing developments, though debate continued on the extent of these exceptions. The moratorium is tied to the state's emergency declaration and is intended to be temporary, lasting for six months, or until the water emergency is resolved.