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Yes: 11 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4210194th General Court (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
An Act relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton
Sponsored By: Leigh Davis (Democratic), Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
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Dalton tightens town manager residency rule
The law deletes the rule that let a new town manager live outside Dalton or outside Massachusetts for one year after hiring. The town cannot use that grace period anymore. Hiring must follow any residency rules still in the charter or state law. Effective upon passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Leigh Davis
Democratic • House
Paul W. Mark
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 7/25/2025
Committee Favorable: Ought to Pass
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Bill Text
Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2025
12/19/2025
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