MA H2268

Bridgewater Town Council members would receive an annual stipend of $5,000, paid in arrears, while the Town Council President would receive $7,500 annually

Councilors who vacate office early receive pro-rated stipends based on their last date of service

Councilors elected by special election or appointment receive pro-rated stipends of $5,000 based on days served

Town Council members remain ineligible for town benefits regardless of compensation

Future stipend modifications may be adopted by Town Council ordinance, but changes cannot take effect during the year voted or between election and qualification of a new council