Massachusetts H5702: An Act changing the board of selectmen in the town of Oxford to select board

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 22, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive body of the town of Oxford, previously known as the board of selectmen, shall be known as the select board and shall have the powers and authority of a board of selectmen under any general or special law. The members of the select board, previously known as selectmen, shall be known as select board members and the chair of the select board, previously known as the chairman, shall be known as the chair. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding sections 21 and 32 of chapter 40 of the General Laws, section 5 of chapter 40A of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary, the select board of the town of Oxford may amend the general by-laws and zoning by-laws of the town by majority vote to revise all references to the board of selectmen, its members and its chairman to select board, select board members and chair of the select board, respectively, in accordance with this act. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden)

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Senate concurred
2. October 22, 2026: Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Common questions

What is H5702?

H5702 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act changing the board of selectmen in the town of Oxford to select board.

What is the status of H5702?

In committee as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H5702?

Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H5702?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5702