Bill Rivers

Towns that have existing business have a much easier time attracting new business. We see this around our area as neighboring communities are able to continue to add to their existing commercial and industrial tax base while Bridgewater languishes. Those towns have the advantage of existing infrastructure and a consumer base that retailers and businesses …

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Bill Rivers lives on Pheasant Lane in Bridgewater with his wife, Jane, and his two children Cate and Liam. He is a stay-at-home dad and self employed Information Technology consultant. Prior to the birth of his children, Bill worked in an IT position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes budgeting and …

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There are lots of different things I’ve heard said about Bridgewater over recent years that just don’t hold up when you look at the actual facts. I’ve heard that Bridgewater, “doesn’t care about schools,” is “not willing to invest in education” and “we have low tax bills and should pay more.” I added a Bridgewater-at-a-Glance …

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Maybe I’ve just been out more due to the nicer weather, but the last week I’ve noticed more and more litter on the sides of our roads. It’s understandable, but still unfortunate, that with our current budget constraints, this is one of the areas where our Town has had to cut back. However, does it …

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Dear Bridgewater Voter, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Councilor-At-Large in the Town of Bridgewater. It would be an honor to represent you and work toward putting Bridgewater on a more secure path. I want to bring a new voice to the Town Council. A voice that will rise above the current rancor …

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