Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility

A group of concerned citizens pushing for fiscal responsibility in Bridgewater

We encourage all citizens to Vote No on the $1.36 million tax increase. Remember to Vote on Saturday, June 14th at the Old High School/New Middle School!

Archive for September, 2007

Town Meeting Date Set (Again)

Monday, September 24th, 2007

We were pleased when the Selectmen originally set a date of Saturday, October 6th for the Special Town Meeting which will attempt to balance Bridgewater’s budget. We believe it would be best to allow as many members of the Town as possible to attend. However, once again we will be making important budget decisions in […]

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Next Steps for Bridgewater

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

It was requested that the website would be taken down after the election, but it is now back by popular demand. Once again, those demanding fiscal responsibility for Bridgewater are being vilified by those who want to pay higher taxes. We are being told that it is our fault that Bridgewater is in a financial […]

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No Votes Prevail Again

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

The override election results are in, and, once again, Bridgewater’s voters called for fiscal responsibility, accountability and sound management for our Town. Hopefully, our leaders will finally listen.
Yes:   3,303
No:    3,553
Total: 6,856
Thank you to all the voters who turned out to vote in today’s election.

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Vote No Tomorrow!

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Sure, most families in Bridgewater can afford to have their taxes increase by over $500 next year. The supporters of the previous override vote have stated that they can even afford more than that. However, there are many that can’t afford an over 13% increase to their tax bill. The tightening mortgage market has pretty […]

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The Threats Keep on Coming

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

If the supporters of Saturday’s override really have facts, reason and logic on their side, why does everything that comes from them seem to be a threat? Some of the more recent fliers targeted at the elderly tell them that a no vote would mean no more Meals on Wheels and that ambulances wouldn’t be there […]

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The Myth of a Town Override

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

I saw many signs prior to the Special Town Meeting vote on July 30th with the “Save Town Services” motto urging a No vote when it came to giving an extra $1.5 million to the School Committee. And now, the same motto adorns signs urging a Yes vote on the override. If we go forward […]

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