H 5601 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre

This bill reorganizes the Town of Barre's public services by abolishing the existing public works commission and creating a new Department of Public Works. The new department will combine the functions of the current highway, water, sewer, and parks departments into a single entity. It establishes a superintendent appointed by the town's select board to oversee the department, with the town administrator managing the superintendent's employment contract and daily supervision. All existing contracts, records, and equipment from the old departments will automatically transfer to the new department without disrupting current operations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 Last action Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Jul 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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