SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any lawful permanent resident, who is 18 years or older and resides in the town of Wendell, may, upon application, have their name entered on a list of registered voters established by the town clerk for the town of Wendell. Such lawful permanent residents may thereafter vote in any town meeting, town election and actions of the town of Wendell and may serve on elected municipal boards and committees of the town of Wendell.
SECTION 2. The select board of the town of Wendell may formulate regulations and guidelines to implement the purpose of this act.
SECTION 3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to confer upon lawful permanent residents the right to vote for any state or federal office or any state or federal ballot question.
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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