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MA S2897

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Dooner

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Berkley's board of selectmen would expand from its current size to 5 members, with each serving 3-year terms

  • At the first annual town election held at least 64 days after the act takes effect, voters would elect 2 additional members alongside the 1 regularly scheduled seat

  • The top vote-getter for the new seats receives a 3-year term; the second-place finisher receives a 2-year term to establish staggered elections

  • Current selectmen would continue serving until their existing terms expire

  • Local approval has already been received from the town of Berkley for this change

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Berkley to increase the membership of the board of selectmen

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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