Massachusetts H5545: An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter: Article IV, Section 4-1 Town Manager term of office

What the bill says

To Amend the current Bridgewater Town Charter; the Town Council voted to amend said Town Charter Article IV Section 4-1 as follows: Add the following language: The Town Council shall appoint by a majority vote of the full Town Council, a Town Manager for a term not to exceed three (3) years, which may be renewed for additional terms of up to three (3) years each upon a majority vote of the full Town Council, subject to the procedures for appointment and removal outlined in this Article. Said Amendment shall only become effective and it contingent upon approval by the Town Council, the State Le.

From the introduced text, June 29, 2026:

to Amend the current Bridgewater Town Charter; the Town Council voted to amend said Town Charter Article IV Section 4-1 as follows: Add the following language: The Town Council shall appoint by a majority vote of the full Town Council, a Town Manager for a term not to exceed three (3) years, which may be renewed for additional terms of up to three (3) years each upon a majority vote of the full Town Council, subject to the procedures for appointment and removal outlined in this Article. Said Amendment shall only become effective and it contingent upon approval by the Town Council, the State Legislature and the voters of the Town of Bridgewater.

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Sponsors

• Dennis Gallagher (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 30, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H5600
2. July 22, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. July 22, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>