An Act extending residency requirements for members of the regular police or fire departments and fire alarm division of the city of Newton

This bill updates residency rules for police, fire, and fire alarm division employees in Newton, Massachusetts. It requires new hires to live within the city limits or up to 35 miles away, a distance that can be adjusted based on collective bargaining agreements. The measurement of this distance is calculated from the nearest border of Newton to the nearest border of the town where the employee resides. These changes apply to anyone appointed to these roles after the law takes effect.