By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 924) of Leigh Davis for legislation to authorize the Great Barrington Fire District to supply the inhabitants of the town of Great Barrington with water for domestic and other purposes. Environment and Natural Resources.
H 4589 authorizes the town of Ludlow to pay a specific unpaid bill it has incurred. The bill was introduced by Representative Aaron L. Saunders of Belchertown following a vote by Ludlow's town meeting to request this payment. It requires no new policy changes but formalizes the town's ability to settle the existing obligation after receiving required local approval.
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4314) of Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) that the town of Hingham be authorized to use municipal property as the location for a center for active living. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4171) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) relative to vacancies among town meeting members in the town of Milford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4663) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) that the select board of the town of Milford be authorized to appoint a highway surveyor in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows the town of Westwood to issue new licenses for grocery stores to sell all alcoholic beverages (to be consumed off-premises) without requiring on-site consumption. It specifically authorizes licenses for "food stores" meeting strict criteria: retail space of at least 20,000 square feet selling groceries, fresh meats, dairy, produce, and baked goods (excluding convenience stores or gas stations). New applicants must provide proof of tax/fee compliance from state departments, and licenses cannot be transferred between locations but may be reissued to new applicants under the same conditions. The policy directly affects Westwood's licensing authority and qualifying large grocery stores seeking to sell alcohol off-premises.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4176) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) relative to town boards in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2270) [Local Approval Received]. September 25, 2025.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3913) [Local Approval Received]. August 28, 2025.
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen commemoration day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
This bill allows the state commissioner to transfer a 3,500-square-foot parcel of land (currently used by Massachusetts Bay Community College for a gravel driveway in Wellesley) to Kimberlee A. Dow or her successors. It requires the commissioner to obtain an independent appraisal of the land’s fair market value or proposed use, review by the inspector general, and approval before the transfer. All proceeds from the sale must be deposited into a new scholarship trust managed by the college president, which funds student scholarships without needing annual legislative appropriations. The college president administers the trust, with unspent funds rolling over annually to support future scholarships.
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4632) of Marc T. Lombardo and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Billerica be authorized to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
