HD 5306 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act amending the charter for the town of Groton

This bill amends Groton's town charter to improve transparency in town meetings and clarify roles for town officials. It requires that detailed reports - including explanations from proponents, planning board findings, and finance committee recommendations - be published online and in accessible public locations (with hard copies available upon request) for every town meeting. The bill also updates the Town Manager's responsibilities to include preparing annual budgets and managing town operations, while specifying that the Select Board must confirm certain appointments within 15 days. These changes directly affect Groton residents attending meetings and officials like the Select Board and Town Manager.
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