East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
East Bridgewater Community Organizations
A town of 14,440 keeps a lot of things running on volunteers: the cameras at every Select Board meeting, the shelves at two food pantries, the programs at the library. Here is where they are, and every one of them takes help.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| East Bridgewater Community Access Media | The town’s public access media centre, known as EBCAM. It records and broadcasts Select Board and School Committee meetings live, runs its own channels and a YouTube channel, and offers memberships and production workshops to residents who want to make a show. |
| East Bridgewater Public Library | 32 Union Street, 508-378-1616. Books, museum passes, a Library of Things, notary service, homebound delivery, and the Community Cupboard. The Friends of the Library raise money for programs the town budget does not cover. |
| East Bridgewater Emergency Food Pantry | At the East Bridgewater Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant Street. Open the second Wednesday of the month from 12:30 pm to 2 pm and the last Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 11 am. |
| Saint John the Evangelist Parish food pantry | 210 Central Street. Open the first Monday of the month from 3 pm to 5:30 pm and the third Monday from 3 pm to 4:30 pm, holidays excepted. |
| Central Elementary School Building Project | The public information site for the new Central Elementary School, with the design schedule, the School Building Committee’s meetings, community forums, and every document filed with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. |
| East Bridgewater Housing Authority | Manages the town’s public housing. 508-378-3838. One seat on its board is elected town-wide. |
Who Covers East Bridgewater
Three outlets report on this town’s meetings and votes, and knowing which one covers what is a practical skill.
| Outlet | Notes |
|---|---|
| EBCAM | The primary record. If you missed a Select Board or School Committee meeting, the whole thing is on video, unedited. |
| South Shore News | Local news for the South Shore of Massachusetts, covering the meetings, votes and decisions, East Bridgewater’s among them. |
| The Enterprise | The Brockton daily, which covers East Bridgewater as part of its regional beat. |
Town Services That Work Like Non-Profits
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging | The senior centre at Sachem Rock Farm, with outreach and programs for older residents. Director Susan L. Prendergast. 508-378-1610. |
| Veterans’ Services | Benefits and claims help for veterans and their families, and the town’s veterans banner program. Veteran Service Officer Chris Buckley. 508-378-1603. |
| Recreation Commission | Youth programs and the town’s fields and parks. 508-378-1600 Ext. 1051. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s department pages at eastbridgewaterma.gov.
MassCivics last checked this page on October 16, 2026.
Sources
- Town records: Town of East Bridgewater, Council on Aging, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of East Bridgewater, Housing Authority, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of East Bridgewater, Recreation Commission, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of East Bridgewater, Veteran’s Services, as of October 2026.