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MA H 5702

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An Act changing the board of selectmen in the town of Oxford to select board

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court)

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Did MA H 5702 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5702 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-22): Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

What is MA H 5702 about?

By Representative McKenna of Sutton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5702) of Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) that the town of Oxford be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative McKenna of Sutton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5702) of Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) that the town of Oxford be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-22 — Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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Sponsors

  • Joseph D. McKennacosponsor
  • Ryan C. Fattmancosponsor

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  1. 2026-10-22

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5702

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