S.2897

Authorizing the town of Berkley to increase the membership of the board of selectmen

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Massachusetts S2897 authorizes the town of Berkley to expand its board of selectmen from three to five members.

Massachusetts S2897 allows the town of Berkley to increase the membership of its board of selectmen from three to five members. The new members will serve three-year terms. The first election for the additional two seats will occur at the next annual town election, with the two candidates receiving the highest and second-highest votes serving terms of three and two years, respectively. Existing selectmen will continue to serve until their current terms expire. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jul 7

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 124 of the Acts of 2026

Jun 29

House

Enacted

Jun 29

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor