Massachusetts H5711: An Act providing for an appointed town clerk in the town of Southborough

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 41 of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be established in the town of Southborough an office of appointed town clerk. The town clerk shall be appointed by and shall be removed by the select board of the town. The appointment of the town clerk shall be for a term not to exceed 3 years. The town clerk shall have all the powers and duties and be subject to the liabilities and penalties imposed by law on town clerks. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 1, any incumbent in the office of the town clerk upon the effective date of this act shall continue to hold the office of town clerk and to perform the duties thereof until the appointment of a town clerk to perform said duties pursuant to the terms of this act, unless the incumbent sooner vacates such office. Thereafter, appointments to the position of town clerk shall be made in accordance with section 1. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Kate Donaghue (D) · primary sponsor
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)

Latest actions

1. October 29, 2026: Senate concurred
2. October 28, 2026: Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Common questions

What is H5711?

H5711 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act providing for an appointed town clerk in the town of Southborough.

What is the status of H5711?

In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (October 29, 2026).

Who sponsored H5711?

Kate Donaghue (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H5711?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5711