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Introduced
09/11/2025
09/11/2025
In Committee
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to amend the town manager act of the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the town manager act of Arlington by making several changes to terminology and board responsibilities. Specifically, the bill replaces references to the "Select Board" with "Redevelopment Board" in multiple sections of the existing law. It removes mentions of the "Board of Survey" and replaces the term "surveyors" with "regulators". The bill eliminates a lengthy provision that previously outlined the limitations on the Redevelopment Board's powers in relation to the Board of Survey, effectively streamlining the language and potentially simplifying the board's organizational structure. The bill appears to be a technical update to the town's governance language, clarifying the roles and terminology of local government bodies. The changes will take effect immediately upon passage, and the bill has received local approval, indicating support from the local Arlington government.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read third and passed to be engrossed (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4502 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4502.pdf |
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