By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4442) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized 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.]
By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4718) of Amy Mah Sangiolo, Greg Schwartz and Cynthia Stone Creem (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4234) of Mark D. Sylvia and Mark C. Montigny (by vote of the town) that the town of Fairhaven be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5317) of Kevin G. Honan (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land near Joslin Park in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4006) of Christopher M. Markey (by vote of the town) that the town of Dartmouth be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill amends the charter of the town of Westwood, Massachusetts, following approval by Westwood residents through a local vote. It implements changes to the town's governing structure as specified in the petition. The bill directly affects Westwood's local government operations and how it serves its residents.
This bill authorizes the town of Pembroke to grant one additional license for the sale of takeout alcoholic beverages (not for on-premises consumption) specifically to South Shore Market and Deli at 256 Church Street. The license is limited to that exact location and cannot be transferred elsewhere. If the license ends or is canceled, it must be returned to Pembroke's licensing authority, which may later issue it to a new applicant at the same address after verifying tax compliance. The license must be issued within three years of the bill's effective date.
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4501) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4842) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) relative to the organization of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2544) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Marsi of Charlton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Marsi for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Thurber of Somerset, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2652) of Kelly A. Dooner, Justin Thurber and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supplied to manufactured housing communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
