By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4584) of Steven Ultrino (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Ashe of Longmeadow and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4602) of Brian M. Ashe (by vote of the town) that the town of Monson be authorized to increase the membership of the select board of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill modernizing the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws (House, No. 4206), reports, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5350).
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4621) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Robyn K. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to changing the board of selectmen in the town of Boylston to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill amends the charter of Sandwich, Massachusetts, primarily to replace all references to "board of selectmen" with "select board" throughout the town's governing document (Sections 1-26). It also adds minor procedural requirements, such as requiring budget articles to include comparative figures and historical data, and mandating that each warrant article include a short summary. The changes standardize terminology and clarify roles for the town's governing body, with no substantive policy shifts beyond updating language. This is a purely procedural update affecting Sandwich's local governance structure.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3213) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill (H 4542) updates Chicopee's city charter to remove gendered language, such as replacing "mayor" with gender-neutral terms like "city manager" or "chief executive." It directly affects Chicopee's municipal governance documents and procedures. The key mechanism is amending the existing charter text to ensure all titles and references are inclusive of all genders. This is a procedural change to the city's foundational document, not a new policy.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos that a certain overpass on State Route 6 in the town of Sandwich be designated as the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville veterans memorial overpass. Transportation.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2986) of Andres X. Vargas and Barry R. Finegold (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Javier Vargas 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.]
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Andres X. Vargas and Barry R. Finegold (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Brittany Sproule 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.]
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Andres X. Vargas and Barry R. Finegold (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Stephen Justice 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.]
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4524) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the town of Williamsburg be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
