By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kate Sout-Sorm, an employee of the department of transitional assistance. Public Service.
This bill authorizes the town of Westford to issue a special liquor license to Nab's One Stop Shop, Inc., allowing the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption at its location on Brookside Road. The license is unique because it cannot be transferred to a different address, though it can be reassigned to a new business at the same spot if the previous owner has paid all required taxes and fees. If the license is not renewed or is cancelled, it must be returned to the town, and a new applicant at that location can receive it again within three years. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and requires the town to issue the license within one year.
This bill creates a special sick leave bank within the Department of Correction specifically for an employee named Kimberly Martinelli. It allows any department employee to voluntarily donate their sick, personal, or vacation days to this fund for Martinelli's use. The law also states that any unused days in the bank must be moved to an extended illness leave account if Martinelli leaves her job or asks to close the bank.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5062) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Holyoke be authorized to change the treasurer in said city from an elected to an appointed position. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sections 221, 222 and 223 contained in the engrossed Bill relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership (see House, No. 5100), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see House, No. 5112). November 20, 2024.
By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4086) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Swampscott be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the board of selectmen to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Smola of Warren and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4215) of Todd M. Smola and Jacob R. Oliveira (by vote of the town) that the town of Warren be authorized to continue the employment of Steven Perkins, a member of the fire department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake and Julian Cyr that the roundabout at the intersection of state highways routes 28 and 39 in the town of Orleans shall be designated in honor of Dorofei Klimshuk. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4560) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Carlisle be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of F. Jay Barrows relative to authorizing an extended term of agreement between the town of Foxborough and the town of Sharon for municipal sewer service. Municipalities and Regional Government.
This law changes the retirement rules for retired police officers in Springfield who work as special police officers. Previously, these officers faced the same age limits as regular police officers, but this bill sets their maximum age at 70. Additionally, the law ensures that their pay is not reduced after they turn 65, removing a previous deduction rule. It applies only to those appointed under a specific 2018 law and takes effect immediately upon passing.
This law allows the town of Plymouth to issue two extra licenses for off-premises alcohol sales, such as takeout or delivery, within specific areas known as Precinct 9 and Precinct 17. These new licenses are intended to support local economic development and must be clearly marked with their corresponding precinct names. The town retains full control over granting these permits, including the ability to transfer them only within the designated zones and to cancel them if the business fails to meet tax or fee requirements. All new licenses must be issued within three years of the law taking effect, after which the town may continue to renew them for existing businesses.
