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MA H4579
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Gallagher
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AI Summary
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Amends Bridgewater Town Charter Article IV, Section 4-3 to modify the town manager's appointment powers for boards, committees, and agencies
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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
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Requires all members of appointed boards and committees to be residents of Bridgewater
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All appointments by the town manager must be ratified by the town council as defined in the administrative code
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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