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MA H4245

Bill

Status

Passed

8/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Sylvia

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Increases the Mattapoisett Select Board membership from 3 to 5 members
  • Requires the Select Board to annually elect a Chairperson from among its members
  • At the first town election after passage, 3 new members will be elected with staggered terms: top vote-getter receives 3-year term, second-place receives 2-year term, third-place receives 1-year term
  • After initial staggered terms, all successor members will serve standard 3-year terms
  • Local approval from the town of Mattapoisett has already been received

Legislative Description

Relative to the Mattapoisett select board

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2025

8/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/28/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government6/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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