By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2526) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2532) of Michael F. Rush, Edward R. Philips, Marcus S. Vaughn, John H. Rogers and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5426) of Adam J. Scanlon and Paul R. Feeney (with the approval of the town council) relative to amending the charter of the town of North Attleborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill authorizes the state's Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer two specific parcels of land, formerly part of the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls, to either the towns of Bolton or Lancaster or a municipal utility serving those areas. The transfer requires the land to be used solely for general municipal purposes, with a condition that ownership reverts to the state if the land stops being used for such purposes. If the towns do not purchase the land within 180 days, the state must sell or lease the property through a competitive bidding process, and any proceeds from the sale will go to the state's General Fund.
This bill allows the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to release a portion of an old sewer easement in West Roxbury, Boston, to Nora, LLC, the owner of property at 49 Charles Park Road. The release would be formalized through a legal deed after a survey determines the exact boundaries of the easement portion being returned. The bill requires an independent professional appraisal of the easement's value, which must be reviewed by the inspector general before any documents are finalized. Nora, LLC would be responsible for covering all costs related to the survey, appraisal, and recording fees associated with this easement release.
This bill authorizes state officials to enter into a 25-year lease with the town of Plymouth for the Pilgrim Memorial State Park, allowing the town to take over management of the land and facilities. Under the proposed agreement, the town would be responsible for daily maintenance, utility costs, and establishing user fees, while also being required to carry comprehensive liability insurance that names the state as a co-insured. The lease requires that the park remain accessible to the general public when not in use by specific permittees and mandates state approval before any new facilities are designed or constructed.
By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5659) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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.]
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.]
