By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4243) of Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager residency requirement in the town of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows the Commonwealth to grant permanent easements over three specific parcels (about 6,750 sq ft total) along the Merrimack River in Lowell to the city. The easements authorize Lowell to build, maintain, and repair outfall structures and drains for stormwater management. In exchange, the city must compensate the state through property improvements (valued at fair market rate) to nearby conservation land, not cash. The easements revert to the Commonwealth if Lowell stops using them for their intended purpose, and all transactions require independent appraisals and state committee review.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2141) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation relative to amend certain use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4135) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment and management of the town clerk in the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Section 29 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment C of House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025.
By Representatives Gregoire of Marlborough and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4170) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to a vacancy in the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of Joan Meschino and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1830) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by the vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookfield to continue employment of Herb Chaffee beyond the age of 65. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Sharon. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwaniec, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4211) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) relative to changing the term of the elected office of moderator in the town of Holden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4205) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Watertown be authorized to lease space at the former Parker school in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
