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 June, 2008

Taxpayers Win Again!

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

In yet another override election, the voters of Bridgewater have rejected the proposed $1.36 million tax override. The voters have been consistent in their demand for reforms and for the Town to better control its spending, and we hope that our Town officials finally begin to listen. We also truly hope that this puts the […]

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Vote No Tomorrow!

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The taxpayers of Bridgewater have been subjected to four separate override votes in the past 4 years. They keep putting tax hikes on the ballot, we keep voting them down, and they never learn. However, the taxpayers must be vigilant. We must show up to the polls and vote NO tomorrow. The coalition that has […]

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There is another way to fund the library

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

I’ve heard from some people that they’re thinking about voting for the override to get the library open for more hours, and that is just what those who have wanted to raise our taxes for years are hoping for. We could fully fund the library, but our Town leaders would rather close departments in […]

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Some members of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board Chairman have made a presentation about their multi-year plan for spending our money if the override passes. While I wasn’t able to attend the meeting, I was able to watch it on Cable TV. I really hope that most of the taxpayers in Bridgewater […]

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Last year, the Town of Bridgewater was very upfront about letting the taxpayers know what would be the actual, full outcome of voting for the overrides. They released the fact that the average property tax bill would increase by $189, and that the override would add $411 on top of that increase for a total […]

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