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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Acton

Acushnet

  • H.2341
    An Act relative to the charter of the town of Acushnet By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Mark D. Sylvia, Mark C. Montigny and Steven J. Ouellette (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Acushnet. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Amherst

Andover

Arlington

Ashland

Athol

Attleboro

Avon

  • H.2270
    An Act authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2270) of William C. Galvin and Michael D. Brady (by vote of the town) that the town of Avon be authorized to appoint a town clerk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.372
    An Act authorizing an additional alcohol license in the town of Avon By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 372) of William C. Galvin and Michael D. Brady (by vote of the town) that the town of Avon be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Ayer

  • H.4174
    An Act relative to the Ayer Library By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4174) of Danillo A. Sena (by vote of the town) relative to the Ayer Library in the town of Ayer. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Barnstable

Becket

Bedford

Belmont

Berkley

Berlin

  • H.3896
    An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3896) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Robyn K. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to recall elections in the town of Berlin. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Beverly

Blackstone

Bolton

Boston

Bourne

Braintree

  • H.2791
    An Act relative to post-retirement earnings By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Driscoll, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2791) of Mark J. Cusack (NEEDS the approval of the mayor and town council) relative to post-retirement earnings for certain police officers in the city known as the town of Braintree. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Bridgewater

Brockton

Brookfield

Brookline

Cambridge

Carver

  • S.2517
    An Act dissolving the North Carver water district By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2517) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to dissolve the North Carver water district. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Chatham

Cheshire

  • H.801
    An Act relative to the town of Cheshire's special election By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 801) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to validate the results of the special election held in the town of Cheshire on August 12, 2024. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Chicopee

Cohasset

Concord

Conway

Dalton

Dartmouth

Easthampton

  • H.835
    An Act amending the home rule charter of the city of Easthampton By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Homar Gómez (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Easthampton be authorized to amend the charter of said city relative to ranked choice voting. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Edgartown

Egremont

Everett

  • S.1436
    An Act amending the charter of the city of Everett By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Sal N. DiDomenico (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to amend the charter of the city of Everett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Fairhaven

Fall River

Falmouth

Foxborough

Gloucester

  • S.2507
    An Act establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2507) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to establish the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Hancock

  • H.515
    An Act exempting Hancock schools By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Hancock from certain provisions of the school choice laws. Education. [Local Approval Received.]

Hanson

Hatfield

Haverhill

Hingham

Holden

Holyoke

Hopkinton

Hudson

Hull

Ipswich

  • H.3156
    An Act to increase the income limit for Clause 41A, Senior Tax Deferral Program in Ipswich By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3156) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Ipswich be authorized to increase income limits for the real property senior tax deferral program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.4243
    An Act to amend the town charter of Ipswich By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4243) of Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager residency requirement in the town of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Kingston

Lancaster

Lanesborough

  • H.4056
    An Act relative to the Lanesborough Select Board By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4056) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to increase the membership of the select board of the town of Lanesborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.4055
    An Act relative to recall elections in the town of Lanesborough By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4055) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) relative to establishing recall elections in the town of Lanesborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Leicester

Lenox

Leverett

Lexington

Lowell

Lynn

  • H.3895
    An Act expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3895) of Sean Reid and Daniel Cahill (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Lynn to establish a pilot program at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute for certain eighth grade students. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.4149
    An Act relative to the charter in the city of Lynn By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4149) of Daniel Cahill (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the charter in the city of Lynn. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Malden

  • H.4233
    An Act amending the charter of the city of Malden By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4233) of Steven Ultrino (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Marblehead

Marlborough

  • H.4170
    An Act relative to the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough By Representatives Gregoire of Marlborough and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4170) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to a vacancy in the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Mattapoisett

  • H.4245
    An Act relative to the Mattapoisett select board By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4245) of Mark D. Sylvia and Mark C. Montigny (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the select board of the town of Mattapoisett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Maynard

Medford

Melrose

Methuen

Milford

Millis

  • H.3911
    An Act revising the charter of the town of Millis, as amended By Representatives Arena-DeRosa of Holliston and Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3911) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Millis. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Milton

Monterey

Nantucket

Natick

New Bedford

New Salem

  • H.4224
    An Act validating the New Salem annual town election By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4224) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to validating the results of the annual town election in the town of New Salem held on May 5, 2025. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Newbury

Newton

Norfolk

North Adams

Northampton

Northfield

Orleans

Palmer

  • H.466
    An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages By Representative Smola of Warren and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 466) of Todd M. Smola and Jacob R. Oliveira (by vote of the town) that the town of Palmer be authorized to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Pembroke

Plainville

Plymouth

  • H.2749
    An Act relative to the town of Plymouth Harbormaster employees By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2749) of Michelle L. Badger and Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the harbormaster division of the police department of the town of Plymouth. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.3934
    An Act establishing the town of Plymouth Land Bank By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Provincetown

Quincy

Randolph

Revere

Richmond

  • H.4154
    An Act relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4154) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Rochester

Rutland

Salem

Sandwich

  • H.2357
    An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) that the charter of the town of Sandwich to be amended to change the town clerk position from an appointed position to an elected position. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
  • H.1073
    An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
  • S.24
    An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Dylan A. Fernandes (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Sandwich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
  • S.25
    An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Dylan A. Fernandes (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Sandwich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Saugus

  • H.4215
    An Act regarding the disability pension of Christopher Taylor By Representative Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4215) of Donald H. Wong (by vote of the town) that the Saugus retirement board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Christopher Taylor, a retired officer of the police department of the town of Saugus. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Seekonk

  • H.3913
    An Act amending the charter of the town of Seekonk By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Steven S. Howitt (by vote of the town) that the town of Seekonk be authorized to amend its charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
  • S.20
    An Act amending the charter of the town of Seekonk By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 20) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Seekonk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Sharon

Shutesbury

Somerset

Somerville

Southborough

  • H.2262
    An Act authorizing the town of Southborough to issue pension obligation bonds or notes By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2262) of Kate Donaghue (by vote of the town) that town of Southborough be authorized to issue bonds or notes for the purpose of funding its portion of the unfunded pension liability of the Worcester regional retirement system. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Southwick

Springfield

Stoneham

  • H.2800
    An Act enhancing public safety in the town of Stoneham By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of Michael S. Day and Jason M. Lewis (by vote of the town) that town of Stoneham police department be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment of police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Stoughton

Sudbury

Sunderland

Swampscott

Swansea

Taunton

Tewksbury

Topsfield

Tyngsborough

Walpole

Wareham

  • S.2527
    An Act amending the town charter of Wareham By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2527) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town charter of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Warwick

  • H.751
    An Act exempting Warwick Schools By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that public schools in the town of Warwick be authorized to continue to participate in the school choice program. Education. [Local Approval Received.]

Watertown

Wayland

Wellesley

Wellfleet

West Springfield

  • H.4155
    An Act relative to adding four additional liquor licenses to the town West Springfield By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4155) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to grant 4 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Westfield

Westford

Westminster

Weston

Westwood

Whately

Williamstown

Worcester

Wrentham