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House 5104 - Joint petition of Harriett L. Stanleyand Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to increase the membership of the board of selectmen of the town of Newbury.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 10/20/08 S Accompanied S2802 -SJ 2266

Sponsor:

  • Harriett L. Stanley

All Bill Actions

  • 09/25/08 H Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government -HJ 2013
  • 09/29/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 2544
  • Public Hearing date Oct 1 am at 11:00 in Room B-2
  • 10/03/08 S Senate concurred
  • 10/20/08 S Accompanied S2802 -SJ 2266

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