By Mr. Moore and Mr. Frost of Auburn, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3234) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Millbury to grant additional liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative McKenna of Sutton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5583) of Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) that the town of Webster be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5602) of Aaron L. Saunders (by vote of the town) that the town of Ludlow be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5605) of David F. DeCoste and John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) relative to liquor license extensions in the town of Hanover. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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 Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Charles Strassman relative to condominium associations and management companies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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).
By Representatives Kassner of Hamilton and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5578) of Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize print-free digital legal notices in the town of Topsfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5427) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to continue the employment of James Hicks, police chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
