Report of the Legislative Affairs Committee - July 7, 2026
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Report of the Legislative Affairs Committee - July 7, 2026
Legislative Affairs Committee
Meeting of July 7, 2026
Oral Report
+ 109-26. Christopher J. Paquette, Chief Assessor, requesting adoption of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54, which authorizes the City to establish an exemption threshold for taxable personal property valued at less than $2,000. Adoption of this clause is intended to reduce the administrative costs associated with the assessment and processing of low-value personal property accounts.
++ M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54: Personal property, if less than an amount established by the city or town, but not in excess of $10,000 of value. This clause shall take effect upon its acceptance by a city or town, which shall establish a minimum value of personal property subject to taxation and may modify the minimum value by vote of its legislative body.
+ 124-26. Councilor Beauchemin, respectfully requests a rule change to require In-Person Voting on Official matters as outlined in the enclosed petition: In-Person Voting on Official Matters
+ 125-26. Councilor Beauchemin and Councilor Fleming, respectfully requests to End Work-From-Home Arrangements as outlined in the enclosed petition: End-Work-Home-Arrangements
+ 126-26. Michaela Horn, Treasurer/Collector request to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A, Section 9A, which establishes a clear and practical process for municipalities to manage abandoned funds held in municipal custody.
+ 127-26. Michaela Horn, Treasurer/Collector request to adopt the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 23B, which authorizes municipalities to establish a fee schedule for the issuance of Municipal Lien Certificates (MLCs). Adoption of this statute would provide a, legally authorized and equitable method of recovering a portion of the administrative costs associated with preparing and issuing these certificates.