Massachusetts Bills

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5606) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5525) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Boston be authorized to increase the disability pension of Leo J. Bracken, a firefighter of the city of Boston. Public Service. [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.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5661) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to increase certain income, asset and benefit limits for senior property tax abatements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

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.]

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.]