By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5449) of Kelly W. Pease (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the traffic commission in the city of Westfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5448) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to modernizing financial departments in the city of Holyoke. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows the City of Westfield to change a seasonal alcohol license held by Pleasant Street Market into an annual one for selling drinks to consume off-site. The law specifically permits the business to keep this license at its current location and sets rules for transferring it to a new owner or returning it to the city if the business closes. Under the new terms, the license must remain at the same address, and any future applicant must prove they have paid all taxes and fees before receiving it. Once the annual license is active, the business must surrender its previous seasonal license for wine and malt beverages.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5110) of Aaron L. Saunders (by vote of the town) that the town of Petersham be authorized to continue the employment of police department members Richard D. Cooley, Jr., and David A. Shoemaker, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to require AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations and that mandatory training be provided to all staff and members. Public Health.
This bill (H 3417) requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation designating June 16th as "Domestic Workers' Rights Day." It directly affects domestic workers in Massachusetts by formally recognizing their contributions and rights through a state-level observance. The key mechanism is a simple gubernatorial proclamation, requiring no new laws or funding, and it would be issued every year on June 16th. The bill is procedural and commemorative, not a policy change.
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Thurber of Somerset, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3262) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Dighton to impose community impact linkage fees. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leigh Davis relative to tenant representation on the Great Barrington Housing Authority board. Housing.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5571) of Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) that the town of Danvers be authorized to amend the town meeting act for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5389) of David K. Muradian, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Upton be authorized to continue the employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals. Public Health.
