S.3138

Authorizing the town of Medfield to utilize alternative methods for notice of public hearings

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3138 allows Medfield to use alternative methods for public hearing notices.

Massachusetts S3138 authorizes the town of Medfield to use alternative methods for publishing legal notices for public hearings. These methods include posting notices on the town's bulletin board, in a local newspaper, or on the town's website. This act overrides any conflicting laws and takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Aug 4

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time