H5462

Amending the charter of the town of Middleton

Introduced·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Amends the charter of Middleton to allow recall of elected officers and regional school committee members.

The bill amends the charter of the town of Middleton to include provisions for the recall of elected officers and Middleton members of the regional school committee. Any voter can initiate a recall by filing a petition with the Select Board, signed by at least twelve percent of registered voters from the last municipal election. The recall vote follows the same procedures as a special election.

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Where it stands

Current
Election Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 21

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

Jul 21

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Jul 21

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:20 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 9

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to include Virtual

Jun 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1