By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5660) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to hold hybrid and remote town meetings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-6368 of Section 2E of Chapter 137 of the Acts of 2026) submitting its Fiscal Year 2027 transfer schedule for the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund
This bill extends the deadline for issuing certain licenses in the city of Easthampton from three years after the 2020 act took effect to January 1, 2030. It directly affects the local licensing authority responsible for processing applications under Chapter 46 of the 2020 Acts. By amending the existing timeline, the legislation allows the city more time to review and grant these specific permits without requiring new laws. The change applies only to Easthampton and does not alter the requirements for obtaining the licenses, only the date by which they must be issued.
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra that the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to enter into lease with the town of Plymouth for Pilgrim Memorial Park in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5564) of Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Bellingham to allow the director of finance to serve as the town accountant. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5485) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) relative to permissions to use land for green burials in the town of Wayland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5486) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize print free digital legal notices in the town of Wayland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5524) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the conservation commission in the town of Chatham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5449) of Kelly W. Pease (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the traffic commission in the city of Westfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5448) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to modernizing financial departments in the city of Holyoke. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows the City of Westfield to change a seasonal alcohol license held by Pleasant Street Market into an annual one for selling drinks to consume off-site. The law specifically permits the business to keep this license at its current location and sets rules for transferring it to a new owner or returning it to the city if the business closes. Under the new terms, the license must remain at the same address, and any future applicant must prove they have paid all taxes and fees before receiving it. Once the annual license is active, the business must surrender its previous seasonal license for wine and malt beverages.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
