A chronological list of those Massachusetts
General Laws which required Town acceptance by either election ballot
vote or Town Meeting vote. Once accepted, such law became part of
the Town's legal base. Since the adoption of the Chatham Home Rule
Charter in 1985, these certain laws effective only if not in conflict
with the Charter.
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1.
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Acts of 1970
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Swine going at large
(ATM 03/26/1722)
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2.
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Jury Boxes/Law
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Regulation of jury boxes
(ATM 03/07/1757)
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3.
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Regulations as to Sundays, etc.
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Meeting on Sundays and other religious days
(STM 09/01/1817)
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4.
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Special Act of March 1852 pertaining to Chatham
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Re: Frost Fish Creek Bridge
(ATM 03/07/1853, Art. 3) (Rejected)
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5.
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1839 Act
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Re: sea coast fisheries
(ATM 02/28/1854, Art. 1)
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6.
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Acts of 1854, Chapt. 294
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Re: truant children
(ATM 02/07/1860, Art. 10)
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7.
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Special Act Pertaining to Chatham
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Re: railroad stock
(STM 10/01/1863, Art 1) (Rejected)
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8.
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Acts of 1839
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Re: fisheries
(ATM 02/03/1868)
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9.
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Acts of 1813
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Re: eel fishery
(ATM 02/02/1880)
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10.
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Acts of 1880
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Re: shellfish
(STM 05/03/1880)
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11.
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Acts of 1885, Chapt. 96
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Re: elections
(STM 02/02/1885)
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12.
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Acts of 1886, Chapt. 221
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Re: Town purchase of RR stock
(STM 11/12/1886)
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13.
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Acts of 1886, Chapt. 221
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Re: Town purchase of RR stock
(STM 03/02/1887)
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14.
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Acts of 1888, Chapt. 431
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Superintendent of Schools with Yarmouth or Dennis
(STM 03/02/1891)
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15.
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Acts of 1888, Chapt. 431
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Superintendent of Schools with Yarmouth or Dennis:
Rescinded
(STM 04/20/1892)
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16.
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Public Statutes, MGL Chapt. 91, Sect. 68 as
amended by Acts of 1889, Chapt. 391.
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Re: shellfish
(STM 04/02/1898, Art 5)
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17.
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Acts of 1901, Chapt. 345
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Liability for DPW work
(STM 07/01/1901, Art. 2)
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Acts of 1901, Chapt. 345
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Liability for DPW work
(ATM 02/02/1902, Art. 23)
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18.
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Revised Laws of 1902, Chapt. 11 (See MGL Chapts.
50-57)
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Re: official ballots and elections
(STM 05/19/1906, Art. 2)
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19.
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Acts of 1906, Chapt. 524, Sect. 23
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Re: Mitchell River Bridge Commission
(ATM 02/04/1907, Art. 16)
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20.
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Revised Laws, Chapt. 91, Sect. 85, Acts of 1904,
Chapt. 282
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Re: shellfish
(ATM 02/05/1906, Art. 25)
(STM 08/20/1909, Art. 3)
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21.
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Acts of 1909, Chapt. 403, Sect. 2
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Re: shellfish
(STM 08/20/1909, Art. 4)
"Nor shall they prohibit any person at any time
from taking scallops found on the flats or shores above mean low water
mark"
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22.
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Acts of 1912, Chapt. 503 (MGL Chapt. 32, Sec.
28)
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Town employees: pensions (Elect: 11/05/1912,
Quest. 3)
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23.
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Acts of 1908, Chapter 209
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Re: forest fire protection
(ATM 02/04/1913, Art. 34)
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24.
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Acts of 1913, Chapt. 807; MGL Chapt. 152, Sects.
69-74A
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Town employees and workmen's comp.
(Elect: 11/04/1913, Quest. 3)
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25.
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Acts of 1914, Chapt. 217
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Town employees and vacations (Elect. 11/03/1914,
Quest. 1). Rejected.
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26.
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Acts of 1914, Chapt. 688
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Saturday/half holiday (Elect. 11/03/1914, Quest.
2). Rejected.
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27.
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Acts of 1914, Chapt. 790
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Abolition of party enrollment, primaries (Elect.
11/03/1914, Quest. 3)
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28.
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Acts of 1913, Chapt. 807
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Employees and workmen's comp.
(ATM 02/01/1915, Art. 3)
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29.
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Rev. Laws, Chapt. 122, Sect. 18
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Inspector of Wires
(ATM 02/05/1917, Art. 14)
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30.
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(Reserved)
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31.
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Rev. Laws, Chapt. 102, Sect. 122-7
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Smoke nuisances
(ATM 2/1917, Art. 17)
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32.
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Rev. Laws, Chapt. 11, Sect. 336
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Surveyor of Highways, Rescinded former vote
(ATM 02/05/1918, Art 21)
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33.
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Rev Laws, Chapt. 25, Sects. 85, 86
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Supt. of Streets
(ATM 02/05/1918, Art 21)
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34.
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Revised Laws, Chapt. 78, Sect. 18
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Cemetery Trust Funds
(ATM 02/03/1919, Art. 21)
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35.
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Acts of 1917, Chapt. 344, Sects 85, 86
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Supt. of Streets. Rescinded former vote
(STM 05/16/1919, Art. 5)
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36.
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Acts of 1913, Chapt. 835, Sect. 402
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Surveyor of Highways
(STM 05/16/1919, Art. 5)
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37.
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Acts of 1919, Chapt. 311G
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Continuation of school for employed minors
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MGL Chapt. 71, Sects. 21-26
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(Elect. 11/04/1919, Quest. 2)
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38.
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Acts of 1919, Chapt. 116
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Re: savings banks (Elect. 11/04/1919, Quest.
3)
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39.
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Acts of 1920, Chapt. 240; MGL Chapt. 136
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Sunday sports
(STM 07/20/1920, Art. 2)
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40.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sects. 1-9
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Re: public parks
(STM 06/16/1921, Art. 6)
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41.
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Acts of 1920, Chapt. 147
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Re: Boxing
(STM 06/16/1921, Art. 10) Rejected.
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42.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 100
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Police and fire indemnification
(ATM 02/06/1922, Art. 15)
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43.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 97
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Police Department
(STM 03/01/1922, Art. 11)
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44.
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Acts of 1922, Chapt. 516; MGL Chapt. 44, Sects.
35-38
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Town accounting system (Elect. 02/05/1923, Quest.
1)
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45.
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MGL Chapt. 143, Sect. 3
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Building regulations
(ATM 02/05/1924, Art 20)
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46.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sect. 14
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Recreation Committee
(ATM 02/03/1925, Art. 38)
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47.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sects. 70-72
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Planning Board
(STM 10/28/1925, Art. 4)
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48.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sect. 14
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Recreation Committee
(ATM 02/03/1926, Art. 30)
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49.
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MGL Chapt. 114, Sects. 22-26
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Cemetery Commissioners
(STM 11/16/1926, Art. 4)
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50.
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Acts of 1915, Chapt. 128
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Shellfish
(ATM 02/09/1927, Art. 26)
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51.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sect. 14
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Recreation Committee
(ATM 02/09/1927, Art. 49)
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52.
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MGL Chapt. 130, Sect. 84 (later repealed by
state)
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Shellfish/eel permits
(ATM 02/05/1929, Art. 18)
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53.
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MGL Chapt. 130, Sect. 152
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Shellfish Constable
(ATM 02/05/1929, Art. 21)
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54.
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Acts of 1929, Chapt. 327
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Cemeteries and commissioners
(STM 12/11/1929, Art. 2)
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55.
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Acts of 1929, Chapt. 108
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World War I Memorial
(ATM 02/04/1930, Art. 19)
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56.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 35
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Annual audit
(ATM 02/04/1930, Art. 21)
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57.
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Acts of 1930, Chapt. 351, Sect. 6B; MGL Chapt.
40, Sect. 6B
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Police and fire uniforms
(ATM 02/17/1931, Art. 25)
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58.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 55
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Town Accountant
(ATM 02/16/1932, Art. 25)
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59.
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MGL Chapt. 130, as amended by the Acts of 1933,
Chapt. 329, Sects. 2, 48, 55 and 57
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Re: shellfish
(ATM 02/18/1934, Art 31)
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60.
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MGL Chapt. 136, Sects. 21-25
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Sunday sports
(ATM 02/20/1934, Art. 32)
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61.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 25
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Zoning
(ATM 02/18/1936, Art. 31)
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62.
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MGL Chapt. 143, Sects. 3-12
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Building inspections
(ATM 02/18/1936, Art. 32)
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63.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 73
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Board of Survey
(ATM 02/18/1936, Art. 34)
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64.
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MGL Chapt. 48, Sects. 42-44
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Fire Dept. Rejected
(STM 05/17/1937, Art. 3)
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65.
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Acts of 1936, Chapt. 403; MGL Chapt. 152
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Workmen's Comp/Town employees
(STM 02/23/1938, Art. 36)
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66.
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Acts of 1938, Chapt. 169
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Barnstable County advertising recreational advantages
(Elect. 11/08/1938)
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67.
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MGL Chapt. 31, Sects. 48 and 49
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Police and Fire Dept./civil service. Rejected
(ATM 02/21/1939, Art. 21)
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68.
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MGL Chapt. 91, Sect. 29
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Liability for DPW work
(ATM 02/20/1940, Art. 51)
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69.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sects, 70-72
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Planning Board. Rescinded former vote.
(ATM 02/20/1940, Art. 52)
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70.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sects. 1 and 2 as amended by
Sect. 2 of Chapt. 341 of the Acts of 1938 and Chapt. 3 of the Acts
of 1939
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Election of a Tree Warden
(ATM 02/20/1940, Art. 55)
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71.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect 6A
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Municipal advertising
(ATM 02/17/1942, Art. 23)
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72.
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MGL Chapt. 130, Sect. 52; Acts of 1941
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Shellfish
(ATM 02/17/1942, Art. 16)
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73.
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Acts of 1943, Chapt. 114
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Fish Pier
(ATM 02/23/1944, Art. 24)
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74.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 6A
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Advertising
(ATM 02/23/1944, Art. 35)
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75.
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Acts of 1941, Chapt. 598, Sect. 98
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Shellfish Constable (02/19/1946, Art. 12)
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76.
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Acts of 1945, Chapt. 723
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Veterans services
(ATM 02/19/1946, Art. 24)
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77.
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Acts of 1946, Chapt. 166
(MGL Chapt. 32, Sect. 28)
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Town employees contributory retirement system
(Election 11/05/1946)
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78.
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MGL Chapt. 71, Sect. 40
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Minimum and equal pay for teachers (Elect. 02/23/1947,
Quest. 1)
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79.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 6A
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Advertising Town
(ATM 02/17/1948, Art. 26)
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80.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sect. 14
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Recreation Committee
(ATM 02/23/1949, Art. 25)
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81.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 81A
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Planning Board
(ATM 02/23/1949, Art. 37)
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82.
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MGL Chapt. 90, Sects. 35-52 (as amended by the
Acts of 1939, Chapt. 393; Acts of 1941, Chapts. 537, 695; Acts of
1946, Chapts. 507, 582, 583, 607, 613; Acts of 1947, Chapts. 70, 292,
319, 332, 501, 593)
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Airport/Airport Commission
(ATM 02/23/1949, Art. 42)
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83.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 6A
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Advertising Town
(ATM 02/23/1949, Art 47)
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84.
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MGL Chapt. 45, Sect. 14
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Memorial Auditorium
(ATM 02/21/1950, Art. 27)
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85.
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MGL Chapt. 85, Sect. 11A; Acts of 1941, Chapt.
710
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Registration of bicycles
(ATM 02/21/1950, Art. 32)
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86.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 6A
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Advertising Town
(ATM 02/21/1950, Art 35)
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87.
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MGL Chapt. 39, Sect. 23
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Town elections
(ATM 02/21/1950, Art. 44)
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88.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 6A
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Advertising Town
(ATM 2/19/1951, Art. 17 and ATM 2/16/1953, Art.
19)
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89.
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MGL Chapt. 54, Sect. 103A
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Absentee voting
(ATM 04/27/1951, Art. 2)
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90.
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MGL Chapt. 138, Sect. 11
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Liquor licenses
(Election 11/04/1952, Quest. 1)
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91.
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MGL Chapt. 136, Sect. 4B; Acts of 1946, Chapt.
207
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Sunday bowling licenses
(STM 10/11/1954, Art. 1)
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92.
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MGL Chapt. 32B
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Town employees contributory insurance
(Election 03/08/1956, Quest. 1
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93.
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Acts of 1956, Chapt. 401; MGL Chapt. 32B
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Civil defense: indemnification of employees
and volunteers; use of public vehicles
(ATM 03/05/1957, Art. 53)
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94.
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MGL Chapter 40, Sect. 6(c)
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Appropriations for ice and snow removal from
private ways
(Election 03/07/1957, Quest. 1)
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95.
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Acts of 1957, Chapt. 273
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Appointment of Planning Board
(ATM 03/04/1958, Art. 22. Rejected.)
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96.
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MGL Chapt. 74, Sect. 3
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State-aided vocational education
(ATM 03/04/1958, Art. 28)
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97.
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MGL Chapt. 90, Sects. 40A-I
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Airport hazards
(ATM 03/04/1958, Art. 34)
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98.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 5 (34)
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Expenses of attending Assessors meetings outside
of commonwealth
(ATM 03/02/1959, Art. 23)
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99.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 4A
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Park Commission compensation
(ATM 03/02/1959, Art. 29)
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100.
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MGL Chapt. 32, Sect. 28 (Acts of 1959, Chapt.
493)
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Town employees: increased retirement allowances
and pensions
(STM 12/15/1959, Art. 4)
(ATM 03/09/1961, Art. 33)
(ATM 03/09/1965, Art. 55)
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101.
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MGL Chapt. 136, Sects. 7 and 8
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Frozen desserts, Sunday sales
(ATM 03/07/1960, Art. 21)
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102.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 8(c)
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Est. Conservation Commission
(ATM 03/08/1960, Art. 32)
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103.
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MGL Chapt. 91, Sect. 29(A)
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Town liability for damage to private property
(ATM 03/09/1965, Art. 13)
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104.
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Acts of 1965, Chapt. 48
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Historic District Commission. Rejected
(ATM 03/09/1965, Art. 62)
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105.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 97
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Police Dept. Rescinded
(ATM 03/15/1966, Art. 32)
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106.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 97A
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Police Dept., Police Chief
(ATM 03/18/1966, Art. 32)
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107.
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MGL Chapt. 48, Sect. 45-47
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Fire Department Rescinded
(ATM 03/15/1966, Art. 61)
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108.
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MGL Chapt. 48, Sects 42-44
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Fire Dept./Fire Chief
(ATM 03/18/1966, Art. 61)
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109.
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Acts of 1965, Chapter 48
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Historic District Commission. Rejected
(ATM 03/18/1966, Art. 62)
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110.
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MGL Chapt. 130, Sect. 8A
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Enforcement of Marine Fisheries Protection Laws
(ATM 03/18/1966, Art. 64
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111.
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Acts of 1967, Chapter 199
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Town acquisition of Baptist Cemetery
(ATM 03/14/1968, Art. 43)
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112.
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MGL Chapt. 80
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Road betterment assessments
(ATM 03/14/1968, Art. 52)
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113.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 44A
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Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee
(ATM 03/10/1969, Art. 23)
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114.
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MGL Chapt. 83, Sects 14 and 15
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Sewer betterments assessments
(ATM 03/10/1969, Art. 28)
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115.
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MGL Chapt. 121, Sect. 26K (Now Chapt. 121B,
Sect. 3)
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Housing Authority created
(ATM 03/10/1969, Art. 34)
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116.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 21
Acts of 1965, Chapt. 316
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Increased penalties for bylaw violations
(ATM 03/13/1969, Art. 75)
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117.
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MGL Chapt. 90, Sect. 20(c)
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Parking violations, penalties
(ATM 03/13/1969, Art. 77)
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118.
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MGL Chapt. 71, Sect. 14
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Vocational Regional School District Planning
Committee
(ATM 03/13/1969, Art. 86)
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119.
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MGL Chapt. 41
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Election of Board of Sewer Commissioners; appointment
of Supt. of Sewerage
(ATM 03/09/70, Art. 40)
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120.
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MGL Chapt. 71, Sects. 16-151
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Regional School District
(STM 05/21/1970)
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121.
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Acts of 1970, Chapter 430
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Chatham police/tenure
(Election 03/12/1971, Quest. 1)
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122.
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MGL Chapt. 83, Sect 10
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1972 Annual Town Meeting adopted (as required
by law) rules and regulations for sewers and drains (public and private):
installation, connection, discharge of wastes, etc. (Note: Any amendments
must also be adopted by a Town Meeting.)
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123.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 5(40C)
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Authority for mental health appropriations
(ATM 03/13/1972, Art. 15)
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124.
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Chapt. 48, Sect. 58
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Firemen, average weekly duty and overtime
(ATM 03/15/1972, Art. 44)
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125.
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Acts of 1971, Chapt. 486
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Licensing beano. Rejected
(Election 03/17/1972, Quest. 3)
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126.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53(c)
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Disposition of money received from off-duty
police details/administration fee
(ATM 04/10/1973, Art. 70)
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127.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 8(b)
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Est. Council On Aging
(ATM 05/13/1974, Art. 42)
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128.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 15(c)
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Designation of scenic roads
(ATM 05/13/1974, Art. 61)
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129.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 8(D)
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Est. Historical Commission, powers and duties
(ATM 05/13/1975, Art. 41)
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130.
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MGL Chapt. 140, Sect. 173(A)
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Dog control, penalties
(ATM 05/13/1975, Art. 44)
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131.
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MGL Chapt. 54, Sect. 42(A)
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Licensing beano/non-binding question
(Election 05/16/1975)
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132.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 8G
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Mutual police aid
(ATM 05/26/1976, Art. 49)
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133.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 32, 32A, 40A; Chapt. 40B,
Sect. 2; Chapt. 240, Sect. 14A; Acts of 1975, Chapt. 808
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Zoning
(ATM 05/15/1978, Art. 32)
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134.
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MGL Chapt. 138, Sect. 17
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Re: liquor licenses. Rejected
(STM 10/30/1978, Art. 2)
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135.
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MGL Chapt. 148, Sect. 26(c)
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Smoke and heat detectors in public lodgings
(STM 11/19/1979, Art. 9)
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136.
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MGL Chapt. 32B, Sect. 7A
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Town employees/insurance. Rejected
(ATM 05/12/1980, Art. 5A)
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137.
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MGL Chapt. 71, Sect. 71E
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Appropriations for adult and cont. ed.
(ATM 05/12/1981, Art. 38)
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138.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sects. 22B and 22D
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Municipal parking areas/removal of illegally
parked cars
(STM 09/28/1981, Art. 8)
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139.
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MGL Chapt. 90, Sect. 20A 1/2
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Parking violations/hearings
(STM 09/28/1981, Art. 9)
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140.
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MGL Chapt. 98, Sect. 56
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Sealing of weights and measures devices
(ATM 05/09/1983, Art. 30)
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141.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 81
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Energy Resource Commission est./powers and duties/planning
(ATM 05/14/1984, Art. 82)
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142.
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MGL Chapt. 152, Sects. 68 75
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Town employees; workmen's comp. definitions
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143.
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Acts of 1984, Chapt. 264
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Treasurer/Collector appointed
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144.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 5D
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Contributory Retirement Fund
(ATM 05/17/1984, Art. 99)
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145.
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MGL Chapt. 41B, Sect. 41
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Town employees direct deposit of paychecks
(ATM 11/26/1983, Art. 21)
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146.
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MGL Chapt. 148, Sect. 26G
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Installation of sprinkler system
(ATM 05/13/1985, Art. 38)
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147.
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MGL Chapt. 40; Acts of 1984, Chapt. 265
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Establish Water Department
(ATM 05/13/1985, Art. 87)
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148.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sects 42A to 42F
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Collection of water rates and charges
(STM 09/09/1985, Art. 9)
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149.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sects. 42G-42I
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Laying water pipes/assessments
(STM 09/09/1985, Art. 10)
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150.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53E
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Operating costs of Water Dept.
(STM 09/09/1985, Art. 11)
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151.
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Acts of 1985, Chapter 513
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Town Clerk of Chatham now appointed
(STM 09/09/1985, Art. 13)
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151.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 23A
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Appointment of Town Executive Secretary
(ATM 05/12/1986, Art. 27)
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152.
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Acts of 1985, Chapter 640 (See MGL Chapt. 40,
Sect. 57)
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Deny or suspend licenses or permits for nonpayment
of local taxes
(STM 5/13/1986, Art. 8)
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153.
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Acts of 1985, Chapt. 598 (See MGL Chapt. 59,
Sect. 57A)
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Payment of property tax
(ATM 06/02/1986, Art. 78)
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154.
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Acts of 1984, Chapt. 491
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Package store alcoholic licenses
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155.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 25
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Appointment of Assessors
(STM 12/09/1986, Art. 24)
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156.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 15C
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Scenic roads
(ATM 05/12/1986, Art. 70)
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157.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53A
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Municipal scholarship
(ATM 05/11/1987, Art. 38)
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158.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 15C
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Scenic roads
(ATM 05/11/1987, Art. 71)
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159.
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MGL Chapt. 121B, Sect. 39
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Elderly housing
(STM 11/17/1987, Art. 9)
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160.
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MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 42I-42G
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Water betterment assessments
(STM 11/17/1987, Art. 12)
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161.
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MGL Chapt. 64G, Sect. 3A
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4% local motel/hotel occupancy tax
(ATM 05/09/1988, Art. 85)
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162.
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MGL Chapt. 59, Sect. 57B
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Single bill for property tax under $50
(ATM 05/09/1988, Art. 90)
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163.
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MGL Chapt. 59, Sect. 57A
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Single bill for property tax under $25 Rescinded
(ATM 05/09/1988, Art. 90)
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164.
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MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 81U
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Planning Board: spending proceeds of bond deposit
to secure performance
(STM 05/09/1989, Art. 6)
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165.
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MGL Chapt. 262, Sect. 34
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Amend Town Clerk's fees
(ATM 05/09/1989, Art. 18)
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166.
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MGL Chapt. 626, Acts of 1987
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Liens on real property for local landfill charges
(ATM 5/10/89, Art. 19)
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167.
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Chapter 641, Acts of 1985
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Historic Business District, certain areas
(ATM 05/11/1988, Art. 93)
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168.
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MGL Chapt. 32B, Sect. 7A
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Town's share of retiree's insurance 50% and
employee's insurance to 60%
(ATM 05/08/1989, Art. 5C)
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169.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53E and MGL Chapt. 41,
Sect. 69B
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Water/sewer est. receipts
(5/10/89, Art. 57)
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170.
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MGL Chapt. 30B, Sect. 2
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Chief Procurement Officer
(STM 05/15/90, Art. 9)
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171.
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MGL Chapt. 138, Sects. 17A and 17B
|
Grant additional pkg. store licenses
(ATM 5/15/90, Art. 40)
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172A.
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MGL Chapt. 32
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Town's share of employee insurance to 70%
|
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172.
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MGL Chapt. 32, Sect. 22D
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Retirement Fund
(STM 12/10/90, Art. 7)
|
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173.
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MGL Chapt. 98, Sect. 56
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Fees: Sealer of Weights and Measures
(STM 12/10/1990, Art. 15)
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174.
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Acts of 1990, Chapt. 291
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911 System
(ATM 05/22/1991, Art. 23)
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175.
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MGL Chapt. 148, Sect. 26I
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Automated sprinklers
(ATM 6/24/1991, Art. 36)
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176.
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MGL Chapt. 148, Sect. 26E
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Smoke alarms
(ATM 06/24/1991, Art. 37)
|
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177.
|
MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 22F
|
Boards, commissions and officers: authorized
to set reasonable fees with permission of appointing board if that
board is elected
(ATM 05/11/1992)
|
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178.
|
MGL Chapt. 140, Sect. 147A
|
Authorized withdrawal from county dog program
and enactment of bylaws relative to regulation of dogs
(ATM 05/11/1992, Art. 10)
|
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179.
|
MGL Chapt. 40, Sect. 21E
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Interest: delinquent bills
(ATM 05/09/1994, Art. 26)
|
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180.
|
MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 69B
|
Water Dept. operation and revenues
(ATM 05/09/1994, Art. 21)
|
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181.
|
MGL Chapt. 83, Sect. 16
|
Sewer operation and revenue
(ATM 05/09/1994, Art. 22)
|
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182.
|
MGL Chapt. 83, Sect. 16A-16F
|
Sewer operation
(ATM 05/09/1994, Art. 25)
|
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183.
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Acts of 1993, Chapt. 110, Clause 22, 22A, 22B,
22C, 22D, 22E
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Assessors and veterans exemptions
(ATM 05/09/1994, Art. 32)
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184.
|
MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53E 1/2
|
Airport Revolving Fund
(ATM 05/13/1996, Art. 5)
|
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185.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53E 1/2
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Board of Health Composting Bin Revolving Fund
(ATM 05/13/1996, Art. 14)
|
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Town Manager authorized to dispose of Town-owned
equipment with value less than $500
(ATM 05/13/1996, Art 17)
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186.
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MGL Chapt. 59, Sect. 5, Clause 41c
|
$500 elderly exemption on property taxes
(ATM 5/12/1997, Art. 31)
|
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187.
|
MGL Chapt. 60, Sect. 2
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Abatement of property taxes under $10
(ATM 05/11/1998, Art. 3)
|
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188.
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MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 53D
|
Est. Park and Recreation Revolving Fund
(ATM 05/11/1998, Art. 37)
|
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189.
|
MGL Chapt. 80, Sect. 13B
|
Allowing deferral and recovery agreements for
betterments
(ATM 05/11/1998, Art. 38)
|
|
190.
|
MGL Chapt. 41, Sect. 108L
|
Quinn Bill re: educational achievements by police
officers
(ATM 5/14/2001, Art. 13)
|
|
191.
|
MGL Chapt. 59, Sect. 5, Clause 54
|
A minimum fair cash value of $10,000 must be
established before personal property tax applicable
(ATM 5/14/01, Art. 36)
|
|
192.
|
MGL Chapt. 59, Sect. 5, Clause 41A(2)
|
Tax deferral and recovery agreement
(ATM 5/14/01, Art. 35)
|
|
193.
|
MGL Chapt. 44, Sect. 55C
|
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
(ATM 5/8/06, Art. 16)
|
|
194.
|
MGL Chapt. 39, Sect. 23D
|
Allowing members of boards, commissions and
committees who have missed a single adjudicatory hearing to participate
in a decision on the matter under certain circumstances (ATM 5/14/2007,
Art. 27)
|
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195.
|
MGL Chapt. 32, Sects 22(f) and 103
|
Early retirement incentive program (STM 12/6/2010, Art. 8)
|
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196.
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MGL Chapt. 64L, Sect. 2(a)
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Local meals excise tax (ATM 5/9/2011, Art. 11)
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