Bill > H139

This bill amends Section 81U of chapter 41 of the General Laws, which pertains to the approval of subdivision plans by planning boards in cities and towns. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph that, once accepted by a city or town, requires planning boards to notify all individuals who received the initial public hearing notice when a definitive subdivision plan is approved or disapproved, informing them of their right to appeal and the deadline for filing such an appeal. Furthermore, if a planning board fails to act on a subdivision plan within the legally required timeframe, the petitioner seeking approval due to this inaction must notify the city or town clerk in writing within 14 days of the expiration of that timeframe, and this notice must also be sent to all parties who received the initial public hearing notice, specifying that any appeals must be filed within 20 days of the clerk receiving this notification.