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signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 31, 2026

H 5388: An Act authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select Board

By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Dooner, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5388) of Mark D. Sylvia and Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2026

H 5416: An Act authorizing the town of Lynnfield to appropriate funds from the Golf Enterprise Fund to the Recreation Capital Trust Stabilization Fund

By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5416) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Lynnfield be authorized to appropriate funds for certain large and long term capital projects in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2026

H 5288: An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

This bill would set an age limit for new firefighter hires in Westfield, Massachusetts, preventing anyone who has turned 40 from being certified for original appointment to the position. The rule applies only to competitive exams held on or after the bill's effective date and does not affect firefighters already employed in the city. By establishing this cutoff, the legislation aims to restrict the pool of eligible candidates for new firefighter positions based on age rather than experience or other qualifications.

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2026

H 4573: An Act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4573) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 26, 2026

H 5426: An Act amending the charter of the town of North Attleborough

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.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 26, 2026

H 5304: An Act authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to release a certain sewer line easement in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston

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.

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 26, 2026

H 4444: An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott

By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4444) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 26, 2026

H 1338: An Act allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1338) of Andres X. Vargas relative to credit union compensation to members of boards of directors. Financial Services.

signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 25, 2026

S 3181: An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District

Senate, July 16, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Comerford) for the Senate Bill providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District (Senate, No. 3026).

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 21, 2026

H 5380: An Act exempting the positions of police chief and deputy police chief in the city of Medford from the civil service law

By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5380) of Paul J. Donato (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to exempt the positions of police chief and deputy police chief from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 21, 2026

H 4269: An Act authorizing the town of Wrentham to exempt from taxation certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of Wrentham Deputy Chief George C. Labonte

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4269) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to exempt certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of former deputy police chief George C. Labonte from taxation. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 21, 2026

H 4293: An Act establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of Hopkinton

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4293) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that town of Hopkinton be authorized to establish an economic development special revenue account in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]