All Roll Calls
Yes: 11 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4502194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act amending the town manager act of the town of Arlington
Sponsored By: Cindy F. Friedman (Democratic), Sean Garballey (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Arlington updates Redevelopment Board authority
The law replaces “Select Board” with “Redevelopment Board” in section 10 of the town manager act. It deletes language that barred the Redevelopment Board from Board of Survey powers and that kept those powers with the Select Board unless town meeting acted. It removes “Board of Survey” from section 26 and changes “surveyors” to “regulators.” These updates change which board is named for some land-use and subdivision functions. The act takes effect upon its passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
Democratic • Senate
Sean Garballey
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 10/2/2025
Committee Favorable: ought to pass
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Bill Text
Chapter 38 of the Acts of 2026
3/12/2026
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