By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Kilcoyne of Northborough and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Harriette L. Chandler (by vote of the town) relative to insurance proceeds for injured police and fire personnel in the town of Boylston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2704) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Clinton be authorized to continue the employment of police chief Mark R. Laverdure. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Meghan Kilcoyne, Vanna Howard and Daniel J. Ryan that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be directed to collect contact information of license applicants for use in case of emergencies. Transportation.
By Representative Kilcoyne of Northborough and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3810) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Lancaster be authorized to exempt certain positions of the police department in said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3740) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Clinton 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.]
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Boylston to hire a police Lieutenant for a contract term of up to three years. It allows the town's Select Board to create an employment agreement for this position under the same rules and limits that apply to other municipal employees. The legislation specifically overrides previous state laws and local by-laws that might have restricted such a hiring arrangement.
