[MassHistPres] Legislation, , Authorizing Alternate Members to Historical Commissions.Bill # H.3969

Fri Apr 6 17:40:40 EDT 2012

Subject: Legislation,,Authorizing Alternate Members to Historical Commissions.Bill # H.3969

 Important information relating to House Bill H. 3960..Authorizing Alternate Members to Historical Commissions

I just received notice the hearing was rescheduled to Wednesday April 11th at 11 am..same location...Also, if you want to sent written comments..please address them Senator Welch and Rep. Kane,at State House....and you can forward them to Sarah Peak's Office.
Rep, Sarah Peakes Office: Rep. Sarah Peake,Room 195, State House,Boston, MA 02133....617.722.2015...508.487.5694

Thanks again,

Frank Messina

 Chatham Historical Commission

  ----- Original Message ----- 

  From: Frank & Joan-Ellen Messina 

  Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 10:04 AM
  Subject: Legislation.. Authorizing Alternate Members to Historical Commissions

   Attached please find proposed legislation, Bill Number  H.3968 that we have been working on with Rep.Sarah Peake.             . 

  The Chatham Historical Commission, with your support, feel this legislation will assist all Historical Commissions in the State, in the efficient discharge our responsibilities in accordance with existing State and Local legislation. 

  The bill will be presented at a hearing (info below), at the State House, Wednesday April 18, room A2 at 11 am. Your attendance and testimony will help in it's passage. If you can not attend, you can submit written testimony to Rep. Sarah Peake's office  to Sarah Ferrara,  Sarah.ferrara at mahouse.gov.  

   Let her office know ASAP. They might be able to get you a parking space on the grounds if you want to attend.

  Thank you for your assistance.

  Frank Messina 

  Chatham Historical Commission 

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  Date: April 4, 2012 3:38:49 PM EDT
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  Subject: HEARING NOTICE: Municipalities Committee 4/11

    THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS

    JOINT COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

    SENATOR JAMES T. WELCH                                                                                          REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL F. KANE

    Senate Chair, Joint Committee on                                                                            House Chair, Joint Committee on 

    Municipalities and Regional Government                                                              Municipalities and Regional Government

                    Hampden District                                                                                                             5th Hampden District       

    NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

    The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:00am in room A-2.  An Executive Session will follow.  Matters to be discussed include: 

          Bill Number
         Sponsor
         Title

          H3968
         Peake
         An Act Authorizing Alternate Members on Local Historical Commissions

          S2178
         Downing
         An Act modifying the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority

    Note:  The Committee may add or delete bills prior to the hearing.  Please contact committee staff at 617-722-2090 with any question

    Kurt Stiegel

    Research Director

    Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

    State House, Room 540

    Phone: 617-722-2090

    Fax: 617-722-2848

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    HOUSE  DOCKET, NO. 04244         FILED ON: 01/27/2012

    HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 03968

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    _______________

    PRESENTED BY:

    Sarah K. Peake

    _______________

    To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
                    Court assembled:

                    The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:

    An Act Authorizing Alternate Members on Local Historical Commissions.

    _______________

    PETITION OF:

          Name:
         District/Address:

          Sarah K. Peake
         4th Barnstable

          Cory Atkins
         14th Middlesex

          Geoff Diehl
         7th Plymouth

          Christine E. Canavan
         10th Plymouth

          Denise Provost
         27th Middlesex

    HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 03968

          By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the appointment of alternate members on local historical commissions.  Municipalities and Regional Government.

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    _______________

    In the Year Two Thousand Twelve

    _______________

    An Act Authorizing Alternate Members on Local Historical Commissions.

                    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

    Section 1.   Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2010 official edition is hereby amended by inserting in line 41 after the word �selectmen.� the following:

    Alternate members may be appointed in like manner not exceeding in number the principal members.  In case of the absence, inability to act or unwillingness to act on the part of a member of the commission, the place of that commission member shall be taken by an alternate member designated by the chairman.

    Section 2.  Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 42 after the word �members� the following:

    and alternate members

    Section 3.  Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 44 after the word �members.� the following:

    and alternate members

    Section 4.  Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 45 after the word �member.� the following:

    or alternate member

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