By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5481) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Wayland be authorized to grant 10 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3250) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Carole A. Fiola and Steven J. Ouellette (by vote of the towns) for legislation to provide for recall elections for the Freetown-Lakeville regional school district. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5656) of William C. Galvin (by vote of the town) that the town of Avon be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, August 13, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to a certain property in the city of Lowell (Senate, No. 3061),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3253).
This bill updates Massachusetts laws to improve safety training and enforcement for workers involved in cutting, welding, and hot works processes. It requires state-approved training programs that include digital verification systems, multilingual instruction, and ongoing education, while also creating a public record of non-compliance that alerts property owners and insurers. The legislation significantly increases penalties for violations, raising fines up to $10,000 for repeat offenders and introducing potential prison time, and it establishes stricter criminal charges for reckless actions that result in serious injury or death.
Senate, August 10, 2026 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3239).
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5653) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Athol be authorized to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5654) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to the governance of the municipal light plant in the town of Hull. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5652) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Athol be authorized to grant five additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5655) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to expand the membership of the select board of the town of Tisbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Feeney and Mr. Chaisson of Foxborough, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senate, July 30, 2026 - Substituting a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (Senate, No. 3187).
