Bill > H2315

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts state law to allow municipalities to publish certain zoning and town-related notices on their official municipal websites in addition to traditional newspaper publication. Specifically, the bill amends sections of Chapter 40 and Chapter 40A of the General Laws to permit towns to post zoning by-laws, notices, and other official documents online for at least 14 days as an alternative method of public notification. Before a town can use its website for such notices, the town's selectboard or town council must first vote to accept this new provision, and the town clerk must then file written notice of this acceptance with the Attorney General. This change provides municipalities with more flexible and potentially cost-effective options for sharing important local government information, leveraging digital platforms to ensure broader and more accessible public communication about local zoning and administrative matters.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2315