Rep. David Linsky

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Wayland to hold annual and special town meetings where voters can participate in person, remotely, or through a combination of both methods. It establishes that all actions taken during these remote or hybrid meetings will have the same legal validity as if they had occurred entirely in person. Additionally, the bill requires that recordings of these meetings be made available on the town's website for at least 30 days and kept as a permanent public record.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Town of Wayland Select Board to grant permission before any land can be used for green burials, except for family-owned private plots. Before approval is given, the Board of Health must first review and approve the specific location after holding a public hearing. The law ensures that green burial sites are officially authorized by local officials rather than being used without oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Town of Wayland and its subdivisions to publish required legal notices digitally instead of exclusively in print newspapers. It authorizes local officials to choose from various digital options, such as newspaper websites, local news sites, statewide repositories, or a town-specific website, provided the Select Board or School Committee votes to approve at least two of these methods. The legislation does not mandate digital publication but gives local government bodies the flexibility to adapt to changes in the print media landscape while maintaining existing rules about publication timing.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Wayland to issue ten new licenses for businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. It allows these licenses to be transferred only within the same location and requires proof of good standing with state tax and unemployment departments before a new applicant can take over an existing spot. Additionally, if a license is cancelled or no longer used, the town can reissue it to a different business at the same address under the same rules. The law takes effect immediately upon passing.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon of Natick to continue working until he turns 67, provided he remains mentally and physically capable of performing his duties. To ensure his fitness for the role, the Select Board can require annual medical examinations at the town's expense. Additionally, the legislation prevents further deductions from his salary after age 65 and ensures he receives a full retirement allowance upon reaching age 67, matching what he would have received at age 65.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Town of Natick to employ its current Police Chief, James Hicks, until he turns 67, rather than requiring him to retire at age 65. Under the new rules, the Select Board can require annual medical exams to ensure he remains physically and mentally capable of performing his duties. Additionally, the bill ensures that Hicks will not have his salary reduced after turning 65 and will receive the same retirement benefits as if he had retired at that earlier age.