Bridgewater is a small community located in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire. Its residents and property owners value the rural qualities of the town and the region. They like the small town atmosphere. It is safe and friendly, and is a good place to raise a family or to retire. They value the forests, pastoral open spaces, and water bodies as locations for outdoor recreation, and for the scenic beauty they provide.
Bridgewater received its charter on February 12, 1788, when it was part of the town of New Chester. New Chester encompassed a land area from Franklin, NH to Plymouth, NH. New Chester was separated into Bridgewater and Hill, and at a later date, was further divided into Bristol, Danbury, and Wilmot. Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, giving the town its name. Bridgewater was officially incorporated by John Sullivan, who was President of New Hampshire before the title was changed to Governor. The town line follows the eastern shore of Newfound Lake.
RESULTS OF MARCH 12, 2024 TOWN ELECTION AND TOWN MEETING
ANNUAL ELECTION – Article #1 – “To choose a Selectman for three (3) years and all other necessary Town officials.”:
Selectman – 3 Years
Terence Murphy – 219 Votes
Moderator – 2 Years
Matthew Denton – 251 Votes
Treasurer – 3 Years
Margaret Petraszewski (Peggy) – 241 Votes
Trustee of the Trust Fund – 3 Years
Rose Williams – 152 Votes
Library Trustee – 3 Years
Helen Hemphill – 247 Votes
Article #2 – “Shall the Town of Bridgewater adopt the provisions of House Bill 349 (2023) to withdraw from the Newfound Area School District/SAU #4 on June 30, 2025, and effective July 1, 2025, form a separate cooperative school district and single district SAU called the Bridgewater-Hebron-Groton Special Purpose School District, in accordance with the provisions of House Bill 349 (2023) and where applicable, RSA 195 and RSA 194-C, and further, shall the Town of Bridgewater adopt the proposed Articles of Agreement for the Bridgewater-Hebron-Groton Special Purpose School District.”
Yes – 291 No – 28
Article Passed.
Article #3 – “To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,853,000 (amended) which represents the operational budget. Said sum does not include amounts to separate or special warrant articles.
Voice Vote – Majority in Favor – Article Passed.
The Town of Bridgewater Select Board meet on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm
Bridgewater-Hebron-Groton Steering Committee - All information is now located on our website under the schools drop down on the top menu bar and then choose BHG Steering Committee.
Help Wanted - The Fire and EMS Department has openings It is a paid on-call department. Contact Don Atwood 603-744- 6047.
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