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Who are our senators in Washington, DC?
The Honorable Edward M.
Kennedy (D)
The Honorable John F. Kerry (D)
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What is Bridgewater’s congressional district?
Ninth
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What is the population of Bridgewater?
25,185 (per town clerk’s office 2001)
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When was the town of Bridgewater incorporated?
1656
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Where did Bridgewater get its name?
Although none of the
inhabitants came from the town of Bridgwater, England, it is thought that the town was named after its English
counterpart. Until roughly the beginning of the 19th century
present-day "Bridgewater" spelled its name precisely as does its English
counterpart - "BRIDGWATER".
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How far is it from Bridgewater to Boston?
Bridgewater is approximately 27 miles south of
Boston (and 6 miles southeast of Brockton, and 29 miles
northeast of Providence, RI.).
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How large is the area of
Plymouth County?
The area of Plymouth County, Massachusetts, is 1,093 sq mi/
2,831 sq km.
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Where do I call for a copy of my birth certificate if I was
born in Bridgewater?
If your parents lived in
Bridgewater, your birth certificate is available at the Town Clerk’s
office. Call 508-697-0921 for fee information.
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How do I find a lawyer in Massachusetts?
Search
www.findlaw.com or
www.lawyers.com on the web.
In addition, try the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory at the
Library.
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How do I find a doctor in Massachusetts?
www.docfinder.org is a possibility, or Folio Medical Directory of
Massachusetts.
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Where are Bridgewater’s town offices located?
All town offices are located in Central Square
(near the town common). They are divided between the Academy
Building, Town Hall, and the Memorial Building.
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How can I get into Boston via public transportation?
You can take the
commuter railroad from the Bridgewater stop located in the Great Hills Parking
Lot at Bridgewater State College, near the Moakley Center.
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Where can I purchase train tickets?
Commuter rail tickets may be
purchased at Tedeschi’s, 169 Spring Street, Bridgewater - seven (7) days a
week.
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What and where is the Bridgewater Triangle?
The Triangle extends from Abington to Freetown
to Rehoboth and includes the Hockamock Swamp area in Bridgewater. It
is believed to be an area of intense, paranormal activity, including
Bigfoot sightings. The Bridgewater Public Library Reference
Department maintains a file of information on this phenomenon.
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Does Bridgewater have a Historical Society?
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society, located
at 162 Howard Street in West Bridgewater, maintains a collection of
materials relevant to the history of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater and
West Bridgewater. They are open limited hours and the phone number
is 508-559-1510.
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Where
was the Underground Railroad station located in Bridgewater?
The Tory House (circa 1698), which faces the
town common, has been used as a public house for travelers as well as a
station on the Underground Railroad. The famous slaves, William and Ellen
Crafts, were sheltered here on their way north.
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Is there a location to drop off used eyeglasses in
Bridgewater?
The eyeglass drop is located at the Academy
Building in Central Square – Fountain entrance.
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How can I find out who lives at a particular address in
Bridgewater?
You can check the Town of Bridgewater Street List,
which is published annually. It is arranged alphabetically by street
name. Also included is an alphabetical name index.
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When is the annual town meeting scheduled?
Normally, annual town meeting is scheduled
for the first Monday in May. There is also a fall town meeting that
normally falls on the second Monday in November.
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How
many registered voters are in the town of Bridgewater?
As of February 2004, there were 13,641 registered voters; 3,507
are Democrats, Republicans number 1,969, Unenrolled are
8,090 and those listed as Other Affiliations number 75.
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Where can I register to vote?
You can register to vote at the Town Clerk’s
office, located in Town Hall.
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