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H 5358·MA·house

An Act authorizing the city of Newton to place municipal charges liens on certain properties in the city of Newton for nonpayment of any local charge, fee or fine

Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 8, 2026
Sponsor: John J. Lawn, Jr.
Latest Action

Senate: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Jul 1, 2026

Summary

The bill lets the city of Newton record a municipal charges lien on a property when a local charge, fee or fine is not paid by its due date. The lien is filed in the Middlesex Southern District Registry of Deeds and can be added to the property’s tax bill, even if the property is tax‑exempt. Property owners must cover all costs to record or remove the lien.

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