S 2626
An Act relative to the select board of the town of Berlin
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Bill overview
This bill, sponsored by Representatives Kennedy and Kilcoyne, seeks to formally recognize and establish the title of ‘select board’ for the town of Berlin. The bill reflects a local petition from Berlin residents, indicating a desire to standardize the terminology used to describe the town’s governing body. It essentially codifies the existing practice of the town’s select board.
Key provisions
- Formalizes the title of the town’s governing body as ‘select board’.
- Reflects a local petition from the town of Berlin.
- Addresses terminology used to describe local government.
- Authorizes the use of ‘select board’ in official documents and communications.
Who is affected
- Town of Berlin residents
- The Select Board of Berlin
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal designation for the town’s governing body.
- Potentially clarifies terminology related to local government structure.
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Primary sponsor
Robyn K. Kennedy
Cosponsors
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill S.2626 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the select board of the town of Berlin
By Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Kilcoyne of Worcester, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2626) of Robyn K. Kennedy and Meghan K. Kilcoyne (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the select board of the town of Berlin. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Robyn K. Kennedy , Meghan K. Kilcoyne Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Berlin (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2626
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 10/6/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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