H 4751
An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the charter of the town of Westborough, Massachusetts. The bill was presented by residents of Westborough and subsequently approved by the town’s vote. It appears to be a recurring effort to update the town’s governing document, with several similar bills having been considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Amendment to the town charter of Westborough, Massachusetts.
- The amendment was approved by a vote of the town of Westborough.
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- Multiple similar bills have been introduced in the past, indicating a history of charter revisions for Westborough.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 26, 2025, for written testimony only.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting in the House.
- The bill was read multiple times and passed by both the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Westborough, Massachusetts
- Residents of Westborough
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local Government Officials
- Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- The bill represents an ongoing effort to revise the town charter of Westborough.
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Bill H.4751 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough
By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4751) of Kate Donaghue, Hannah Kane and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Kate Donaghue , Hannah Kane Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Westborough (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4751
| 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 |
| 1/29/2026 | 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 |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/25/2026 | 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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