H4210
An Act relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton
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Bill overview
This law changes the requirement for the town manager of Dalton, Massachusetts. Previously, the town manager had to be a resident of Dalton. This act removes that residency requirement, allowing anyone to be appointed as the town manager. The legislation was signed into law by the Governor in December 2025.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement that the Dalton town manager must be a resident of Dalton.
- Allows for the appointment of a town manager from outside of Dalton.
- This legislation was enacted as Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Dalton, Massachusetts
- Residents of Dalton
- The Town Manager of Dalton
- Potential candidates for the Town Manager position
Notable changes
- Previously, the town manager had to reside in Dalton.
- This change expands the pool of potential candidates for the town manager position.
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Bill H.4210 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4210) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Dalton (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4210
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/9/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 6/12/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 12/19/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2025 |
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