Rep. Brad Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill allows police officer Richard Kassiotis in the town of Middleton to continue working until he turns 67, rather than retiring at age 65. To ensure he remains fit for duty, the town's select board can require annual medical exams at the town's expense, and he must be mentally and physically capable of performing his job. Additionally, the bill stops any further deductions from his salary after age 65 and guarantees he receives a full retirement benefit if he retires at age 67.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Lynnfield to collect a 1.5% sales tax on restaurant meals prepared and sold within its borders. The tax applies to vendors who serve these meals, requiring them to submit the collected funds to the state commissioner alongside their regular state sales tax payments. The legislation explicitly exempts sales that are already tax-free under existing state laws, ensuring no double taxation occurs. By overriding previous state restrictions, the measure allows Lynnfield to generate additional local revenue specifically from dining establishments operating in the town.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town of Lynnfield to use money from its Golf Enterprise Fund to pay for improvements to synthetic turf fields. The town can transfer up to $100,000 each year for these projects, provided that enough funds remain to cover the ongoing costs of operating and maintaining the town's golf courses. This change lets the select board allocate money for long-term capital projects and turf replacement without needing separate state approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Middleton's conservation commission to modify an existing land protection agreement originally granted by Monastiero Consulting Services, LLC. To resolve a previous violation, the legislation allows for the release of approximately 38,000 square feet of land from the current restriction while simultaneously requiring the town to accept a new conservation restriction on a separate 9.33-acre parcel. This exchange ensures that the total amount of protected land remains unchanged, and the bill mandates that the original landowner covers all associated costs for surveys, legal work, and documentation. Once passed, the original conservation agreement will continue to apply to all remaining land except the specific portion that was released.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Reading's Home Rule Charter to clarify voting rules, vacancy procedures, and recall processes. It redefines "Majority Vote" to require a majority of those present and voting (not the full body), updates rules for removing Town Meeting members who miss sessions or move precincts, and sets experience requirements for appointing a Town Manager (3 years as manager or 5 years equivalent). It also revises recall petitions to require 2% of registered voters (with 25 from each precinct) and sets signature thresholds for petitions. These changes affect how town meetings operate, how vacancies are filled, and the qualifications for the Town Manager position.

Maddy summaryHD 5630 would allow the town of Reading to create a property tax exemption for seniors meeting specific income, age, and residency requirements. It directly affects seniors aged 65+ (or 60+ with a 65+ partner) who own and live in their Reading home for 10+ years, have income qualifying for the state's circuit breaker tax credit, and limited assets. The exemption amount would be set annually by Reading's select board at 100-150% of the qualifying circuit breaker credit, applied only to the primary residence. Applicants must reapply yearly with income and asset documentation, and the exemption expires after three years. The town would fund this through proportional adjustments to the residential tax levy.