H3898

To amend the town of Natick home rule charter

Final Passage·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3898 amends the Natick home rule charter to update the title of "town administrator" to "town manager" and revises various provisions.

Massachusetts H3898 amends the Natick home rule charter by changing the title of "town administrator" to "town manager" and updating related references throughout the charter. The bill revises the appointment process for the town manager, requiring the Select Board to appoint the town manager for a term not exceeding three years, with the possibility of a two-thirds vote for a longer term. The town manager's duties are expanded to include supervising town agencies, coordinating activities, and managing the town's budget and personnel system.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Mar 5
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor

Mar 2

Senate

Rules suspended

Mar 2

Senate

Senate concurred in the further House amendment