By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3268) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie Sawin. Public Service.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to authorize the release or amendment of certain use restrictions on former state property in the city of Malden. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
This bill authorizes the town of Weston to issue one extra liquor license specifically to Weston Breakfast, LLC for its location at 31 Center Street. The new license allows the sale of all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in the dining room and other areas approved by the town's licensing authority. While the license follows standard state rules, it cannot be transferred to a different location, though it can be reassigned to a new business at the same address if all taxes and fees are current. The license must be issued within two years of the bill's effective date and will expire if not renewed or properly returned to the town.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5476) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Edward Gillen, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Message from Her Excellency the Governor (under Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to exempting George Patrinos from the maximum age requirement age for the position of firefighter in the town of Dudley.
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5434) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for the appointment of associate members of the planning board of the town of Tisbury to fill vacancies on the board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill authorizes the town of Marion to issue a special license to J. Sull Wine for selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. The license is specific to this business location and cannot be transferred to a different address, though it can be renewed or reassigned to a new applicant at the same spot if tax and fee obligations are met. If the license is not used or is cancelled, it must be returned to the town, and a new license for the same location can only be issued within three years. The act requires the town to issue the license within one year of the bill's effective date.
This bill allows cities and towns that permit alcohol sales to issue special temporary licenses for nonprofit charities to hold on-premises alcohol auctions. It also creates a new license for professional auctioneers to sell alcohol at events where the drinks are not consumed on site. Under the new rules, charities can receive donated alcohol at no cost, and all money raised from these sales must go directly to their charitable causes. The legislation sets limits on how long these licenses are valid, caps the number of licenses a group can hold in a year, and establishes a fee structure that does not exceed standard minimum licensing fees.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5171) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to remove the treasurer as acting mayor in the city of Holyoke. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4879) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]