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S 3108·MA·senate
An Act authorizing the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service
In CommitteeFiled Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Barry R. Finegold (D)
Latest Action
Joint: Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
Jul 14, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the town of Andover waive civil service rules for all its police officers. It would let the town hire, promote, and manage officers without following state‑wide civil service exams or procedures. This could speed hiring but also changes oversight of police staffing.
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