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Representative McMurtry and Senator Rush are proposing a new bill to help Patrick Nelligan, who works for the Department of Correction. The bill would create a "sick leave bank," which allows his coworkers to donate their unused sick days to him so he can continue to get paid while he is out on medical leave.
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5514) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jorge Enriquez. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
The Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association has sent a report to the State House showing how many people were in the Essex County jail between January and March of 2026. State representatives are now reviewing this information.
The state’s financial office has released a report listing old bills from previous years that were finally paid off, as required by law.
Here is a simple summary: **"This is the September 2026 update on the state’s unemployment insurance fund, provided as required by law."**
The court system is required by law to track eviction cases. This report provides a summary of all eviction filings and their final outcomes from January 2025 through August 2026.
This bill would allow certain businesses in Westfield that sell alcohol to stay open all year long, instead of only during specific seasons. It is currently waiting for approval from the state government.
Sudbury wants to update the rules for how it gives property tax discounts to seniors with lower incomes. Representative Carmine Gentile introduced a bill to make this change, and the town has already voted in favor of it.
The Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association sent a report to the state government showing how many people were in the Franklin County jail during the first three months of 2026. The House of Representatives is currently reviewing this information.
By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5659) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5656) of William C. Galvin (by vote of the town) that the town of Avon be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4505) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the county of Nantucket to convey School Street situated in the town and county of Nantucket for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
