There are also several other protected areas throughout the town, as well as several parks and a large pond surrounded by a state forest.

Bloom Bus Lines operates commuter service between Taunton, West Bridgewater, and Boston.

On the national level, West Bridgewater is a part of Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, and has been represented since 2001 by Stephen Lynch.

The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as a part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district, which includes all or parts of Avon, Braintree, Canton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Milton, Randolph, Sharon and Stoughton.

[16] The town is patrolled by the Fourth (Middleborough) Barracks of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police.

The current board of selectmen consists of Jeff Ryan, Michael Perez, and Marcie Lee.

The Spring Street School, not far from the town center, serves pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

The Rose L. MacDonald School, located closer to the geographic center of the town, serves first, second and third grade students.

The Howard School, between the post office and the library, serves fourth, fifth and sixth grade students.

The West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School, located along Route 106, serves students from grades 7–12.

West Bridgewater's athletics teams are known as the Wildcats, and their colors are maroon and white.

The town is also home to the New England Baptist Academy, a private Christian school serving all grades.