H4384
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change the official title of the town administrator in Plainville from ‘town administrator’ to ‘town manager.’ The town of Plainville has petitioned the legislature for this authorization, recognizing a potential shift in the role and responsibilities of the town’s chief executive officer. This change would align Plainville’s charter with the practices of many other Massachusetts towns.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Plainville to change the title of its town administrator.
- Specifies the new title as ‘town manager.’
- Reflects local approval from the town of Plainville.
Who is affected
- The town of Plainville
- Residents of Plainville
- Town officials in Plainville
Notable changes
- Changes the official title of the town administrator.
- Aligns Plainville’s charter with other Massachusetts towns.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4384 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4384) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to change the town administrator title to town manager. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn City/Town: Plainville (Local Approval Required)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4384
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4805 |
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