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H 5544·MA·house

An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition Timeframe

In CommitteeFiled Jun 29, 2026
Sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (D)
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Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1

Jul 10, 2026

Summary

The bill modifies Article VIII, Section 8‑2 of the Bridgewater Town Charter to set a new timeframe for submitting petition signatures for a citizen‑initiated referendum. It affects any resident who wants to place an issue on the town ballot, giving them a different window to gather support. The change aims to make the petition process clearer and more workable for the community.

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