H 4753
An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the charter of the town of Westwood, Massachusetts. The petition, approved by the town’s voters, proposes changes to the town’s governing structure and operations. The bill has undergone review by committees in both the House and Senate and has been reported favorably.
Key provisions
- The bill amends the charter of the town of Westwood.
- The specific details of the charter amendments are not explicitly outlined in the provided text.
- The bill was approved by the town of Westwood voters.
- It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill has been reported favorably by the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill has been placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration in the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Westwood, Massachusetts
- Residents of Westwood
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials in Westwood
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the town charter.
- The exact nature of these changes is not detailed in the provided text.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael F. Rush
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Bill H.4753 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4753) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Westwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Paul McMurtry , Michael F. Rush Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Westwood (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4753
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/17/2026 | 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 |
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