Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H4010

Introduced
7/24/23  
Refer
7/24/23  
Refer
10/16/23  
Engrossed
12/14/23  
Engrossed
2/29/24  
Enrolled
3/4/24  
Chaptered
3/11/24  

Caption

Authorizing the Board of Selectmen of the town of Rockland to serve as cemetery commissioners for the town of Rockland

Impact

By empowering the Board of Selectmen with this responsibility, the bill aims to consolidate the management of burial grounds under a single local governing body. The board will have the authority to lay out existing burial grounds, manage land purchases for new cemeteries, and implement enhancements such as paths, ornamentation, and fencing. Furthermore, they will be able to enforce regulations related to the care and use of these sites, streamlining cemetery administration and possibly elevating the standards of public burial grounds in Rockland.

Summary

House Bill H4010 seeks to authorize the Board of Selectmen of Rockland to serve as cemetery commissioners for the management of all public burial grounds within the town. This legislative measure signifies a direct allocation of authority to the Board regarding cemetery oversight, which includes care, superintendence, and management duties for public burial sites.

Contention

While the bill appears to follow an approach of local governance and better management of cemetery resources, notable points of contention may arise regarding the potential implications of delegated authority. Some constituents may express concerns regarding how this could impact cemetery funding and the decision-making processes affecting public sentiment on memorial practices. Additionally, the balance of power within local governance structures might be scrutinized, especially if the Board's decisions do not align with community expectations or desires regarding managing burialland.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MA H4036

Relative to the charter of the town of Rockland

MA S2453

Exempting all uniformed positions in the fire department in the town of Rockland from the civil service law

MA S2371

Authorizing the town of Rutland to increase the membership of the board of selectmen

MA S1302

Changing the board of selectmen of the town of Hanover to a select board

MA S2487

Authorizing changing the name of board of selectmen to select board and the title of selectmen to select board member in the town of Charlton

MA H4244

Changing the board of selectmen in the town of Dunstable to the select board

MA H3751

Relative to the board of selectmen in the town of Westport

MA H3724

Relative to changing the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Foxborough

MA S2459

Relative to changing the terms board of selectmen and selectmen to the term select board in the town of Rockport

MA S2422

Changing the board of selectmen in the town of East Bridgewater to a select board

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.