An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater
Sponsored By: Thomas P. Walsh (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Bridgewater sets backup for town manager
When the Town Manager is away for up to 21 straight days, the Assistant Town Manager does the job. If the Assistant cannot serve, the Town Manager must name a department head and file a letter with the Town Clerk and Town Council. If no one is named, or the designee cannot serve or is not qualified, the Town Council may appoint a qualified person until the Manager returns. No Town Council member may serve as acting Town Manager.
Bridgewater voters must approve change
This law takes effect only if most Bridgewater voters approve it. If a majority does not approve, none of the changes take effect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2026
2/12/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
2/9/2026SenateEnacted
2/9/2026HouseRead third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
2/5/2026SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
2/5/2026SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
10/23/2025SenateRead; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
10/2/2025SenatePassed to be engrossed
9/29/2025HouseSubstituted for H2269
9/29/2025House
Bill Text
Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2026
2/12/2026
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