By Representative Fiola of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4214) of Carole A. Fiola (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4175) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) relative to fire department governance in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill authorizes the city of Greenfield to amend its municipal charter. It requires approval from both the mayor and city council, as specified in the petition submitted by Representatives Blais and Comerford. The bill itself does not change local laws but provides the procedural mechanism for Greenfield to modify its own governing document.
By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4031) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) relative to increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in the town of Weston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4401) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Payano) for the Senate Bill establishing a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Yacinthe (Senate, No. 2651).
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4233) of Steven Ultrino (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Mark D. Sylvia, Mark C. Montigny and Steven J. Ouellette (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Acushnet. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows the town of Scituate to convert two existing seasonal alcohol licenses (for Salt Marsh Winery and Split Rock Scituate) into annual licenses for on-site consumption, and to issue two new licenses for alcohol sales at establishments in three designated economic zones: the Harbor Business District, Greenbush Driftway Gateway District, and North Scituate Village. Licenses must be used only within specific mapped areas of these zones and marked accordingly. The licenses are restricted to dining rooms and reasonable public areas, and cannot be transferred outside their designated zones. The town's licensing authority must approve all new licenses under these conditions, with all licenses needing to be issued within three years of the bill's effective date.
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4030) of Mark D. Sylvia and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) relative to the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Marie Letendre, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Public Service.
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4381) of John H. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the term of the town moderator in the town of Norwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
