Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Section12 of Chapter 12A of the General Laws) submitting its Former CEO of Worcester Regional Retirement System Abused Public Funds report
Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 6M (c)(8) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws and Section 38EE (c)(8) of Chapter 63 of the General Laws) submitting its Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) 2025 annual report
This bill requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to submit its 2025 annual report as mandated by state law. The document details the commission's activities and findings related to peace officer training and standards for the year. It is a routine reporting measure that does not create new policies or change existing laws.
Report of the Division of Insurance (pursuant to Section 228(i) of Chapter 175 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report concerning coverage minimums for transportation network vehicles for calendar year 2025
Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter 12A of the General Laws) submitting its Investigatory Review of Failed Service Plaza Procurement 2025 report
Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter 12A of the General Laws) submitting its Steamship Authority's Website Development Project report
Senate, May 4, 2026 -- (Filed by Mr. Rodrigues) Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.
This bill authorizes the town of Ashland to issue ten new licenses for establishments to sell alcohol for on-site consumption. The licenses are specifically designated for three development zones: three for the Downtown area, three for the Route 126 area, and four for the MBTA Zone. To qualify, businesses must operate within these designated districts and maintain good standing with state tax and unemployment departments. The town retains the power to set conditions for these licenses and can transfer them only within the original zoned areas. All new licenses must be issued within five years of the bill's effective date.
This bill changes Falmouth's local government structure by replacing the elected Town Clerk position with an appointed one. The current elected Town Clerk becomes the first appointed clerk for the remainder of their term, after which the Town Manager (with Select Board approval) will appoint future Town Clerks. The bill amends Falmouth's charter to remove "and a Town Clerk" from the list of elected positions and updates the appointment process to align with other town management roles. These changes take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to flu prevention for seniors. Elder Affairs.
HD 4825 establishes the official charter for the Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, defining its government structure and powers. The charter creates a "Town Meeting-Select Board-Town Administrator" system, with a five-member Select Board elected at large for three-year terms (overlapping) to set policy and appoint the Town Administrator. It details the Select Board's authority over budgets, appointments, and oversight, while the Town Administrator handles day-to-day operations under the Board's direction. This document directly affects Fairhaven residents by governing how local government operates and makes decisions.
By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 760) of Rob Consalvo relative to immunizations against influenza virus to all inpatients sixty-five years of age and older. Elder Affairs.
