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MA H4579

Bill

Status

Passed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Gallagher

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Bridgewater Town Charter Article IV, Section 4-3 to modify the town manager's appointment powers for boards, committees, and agencies

  • Town manager retains authority to appoint all boards, committees, and agencies except ad hoc committees established by a 2/3 vote of the Town Council

  • Requires all members of appointed boards and committees to be residents of Bridgewater

  • All appointments by the town manager must be ratified by the town council as defined in the administrative code

  • Mandates the town manager to form a citizen's advisory committee to help evaluate and select appointees, with the committee's size and terms set by ordinance

Legislative Description

Authorizing Bridgewater Town Charter amendment Article IV, Section 4-3, Town Manager Powers of Appointment

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2026

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling10/30/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government10/2/2025

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