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MA H4569
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Walsh
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AI Summary
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Amends Bridgewater's charter Section 4-7 to establish succession procedures when the Town Manager is temporarily absent for up to 21 consecutive days
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Assistant Town Manager assumes Town Manager duties during temporary absences; if unavailable, the Town Manager may designate a department head via letter filed with the Town Clerk and Town Council
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Town Council may appoint a qualified person to serve as acting Town Manager if no designation is made or the designated person is unable or deemed unqualified to serve
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Town Council members are prohibited from serving as acting Town Manager
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Takes effect only upon approval by a majority of Bridgewater voters
Legislative Description
Relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2026
2/12/2026