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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 27, 2026

S 3094: An Act authorizing the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

By Mr. Feeney and Mr. Chaisson of Foxborough, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3094) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

H 5344: An Act removing the seating capacity requirements of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont

This bill removes the legal limit on the number of seats allowed in restaurants that hold licenses to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption in the town of Belmont. Previously, these establishments were restricted to having between 39 and 250 seats depending on the specific license type, but the act eliminates these caps entirely. By amending existing state laws, the legislation allows Belmont restaurants to expand their seating capacity without needing to change their licenses or seek new approvals. The change applies only to Belmont and does not alter regulations for restaurants in other towns.
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

H 5384: An Act authorizing Craig Riley to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5384) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Craig Riley to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Andy Vargas (D)
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

H 4575: An Act amending the town of Arlington's means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4575) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes Arlington to regulate means-tested senior property tax exemption, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 27, 2026

S 2526: An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2526) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Bruce Tarr (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 27, 2026

S 2532: An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2532) of Michael F. Rush, Edward R. Philips, Marcus S. Vaughn, John H. Rogers and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Mike Rush (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 26, 2026

H 5642: An Act relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5642) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Mike Finn (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 26, 2026

S 3263: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office

By Mr. Moore and Mr.Frost of Auburn, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3263) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office. Public Service.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a sick leave bank for a specific public employee, directly providing an employment benefit and supporting worker welfare.65% confidence
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