MA H4795

Redefines "publish" to mean posting documents on the town website and in a prominent accessible location, with hard copies available upon request

Requires one Select Board member and the Town Manager to jointly sign all payroll and expense warrants, and clarifies the Select Board's appointing authority for various boards and committees

Expands and clarifies the Town Manager's powers and duties, including authority to appoint and remove police chief, fire chief, and town clerk (subject to Select Board confirmation within 15 days)

Extends budget submission deadlines: proposed budget due November 30 instead of October 31, and capital improvement plan due January 31 instead of December 31

Revises finance committee procedures to require filing budget reports with the town clerk at least 14 days before spring town meeting, with publication on the town website and in at least 2 public places