EAST BRIDGEWATER — The East Bridgewater Police Department is informing residents and businesses that new online resources are now available following the adoption of the Town’s Door-to-Door Solicitation Bylaw.
The bylaw establishes requirements for individuals seeking to conduct door-to-door sales and solicitation activities in East Bridgewater and creates a No Solicitation List for residents who do not wish to receive door-to-door sales visits.
Under the bylaw, commercial solicitors must register with the East Bridgewater Police Department before conducting door-to-door solicitation in town. Applicants must complete an application, pay an $80 fee, and appear in person at the Police Department for fingerprinting as part of the review process.
The registration process is intended to help verify information provided by applicants and give residents greater confidence when interacting with door-to-door solicitors.
Residents who prefer not to receive door-to-door solicitation may enroll in the Town’s No Solicitation List. Addresses on the list will be provided to approved solicitors so they can avoid contacting homes where solicitation is not welcome.
Residents who join the list may also receive a No Soliciting sticker to display at their residence. The sticker must be picked up at the police station.
The bylaw does not apply to certain exempt groups, including political campaigns, religious organizations, youth organizations, school fundraisers, charitable organizations and other activities protected by law. Residents may also continue to post No Soliciting signs on their property.
Chief Michael Jenkins encourages residents and solicitors to review the bylaw and registration requirements before participating in door-to-door solicitation activities in East Bridgewater.
Residents interested in joining the No Solicitation List and solicitors seeking registration information may visit the East Bridgewater Police Department website and search under the “Resources” tab at the top of the homepage.
For more information, including registration forms and a copy of the bylaw, visit the East Bridgewater Police Department website.