H4784
An Act providing for a town administrator in the town of Hopedale
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a town administrator position for the town of Hopedale, Massachusetts. Currently, Hopedale does not have a designated town administrator, and this legislation creates the role to provide consistent and professional management of town operations. The bill outlines the responsibilities and authority of the administrator, aiming to improve efficiency and governance within the town. It follows a similar pattern to other Massachusetts towns that have adopted this administrative structure.
Key provisions
- Creates a town administrator position for the town of Hopedale.
- Defines the responsibilities of the town administrator.
- Establishes the appointment process for the town administrator.
- Specifies the authority of the town administrator.
- Outlines the reporting structure for the town administrator.
- Addresses the removal of the town administrator.
- Details the compensation for the town administrator.
- Clarifies the relationship between the town administrator and the Board of Selectmen.
Who is affected
- Town of Hopedale residents
- Board of Selectmen of Hopedale
- Town employees of Hopedale
- Municipal government in Massachusetts
- Local government officials
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal administrative role where none previously existed.
- Creates a centralized point of authority for town operations.
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Primary sponsor
Brian W. Murray
Cosponsor
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.4784 194th (Current)
An Act providing for a town administrator in the town of Hopedale
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4784) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) relative to the town administrator in the town of Hopedale. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Brian W. Murray City/Town: Hopedale (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4784
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 12/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/11/2025 from 03:00 PM-04:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 5/4/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 5/4/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
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