Simply put, the town of Bridgewater is in a fiscal crisis.

Curious as to why so many towns are facing overrides? This link from the Mass Municipal Association clearly
depicts the issue:

Town Web Site - www.bridgewaterma.org

BTV - www.btvaccess.com

A new Blog for our town - www.bridgewatercommon.blogspot.com

S.A.V.E. Program - Senior Associates Volunteer Experience - A Senior Citizen Voucher Program

Joe Gillis, member of the B-R School Committee - www.josephgillisjr.com

Enterprise - www.southofboston.com

Bridgewater Independent - www.townonline.com/bridgewater

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Boston.com has put together a collection of stories about Massachusetts towns facing budget issues and how they're handling them. http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/regional_editions/overridecentral/

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Massachusetts Department of Revenue Town Tax Information

Accoring to the MA DLS, Bridgewater's tax bill of $3772 (ranked 132/339) is more than 61% of the State
and less than 39% of State.

With an anemic business/commercial/industrial base, Bridgewater residential taxpayers are forced to pay
more than residents of other towns. Below is a look at regional town ratings:
Abington, 119
Bridgewater, 132
Carver, 135
East Bridgewater, 138
Easton, 68
Halifax, 100
Mansfield, 73
Middleborough, 183
Raynham, 143
West Bridgewater, 137

Thanks to Joe Gillis for this information.

Check out this link on tax ranking for Bridgewater

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In favor of the override but concerned about finances? Click here for assistance programs and resources or visit www.massresources.org.