Remote meetings extension bill shipped to governor's desk

Remote meetings extension bill shipped to governor's desk

BOSTON, Mass. (SHNS)--Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Maura Healey another extension of pandemic-era policies allowing remote access for public meetings in Massachusetts, and the debate around making that authority permanent is already taking shape. The legislation (H 62) that the House and Senate passed during lightly-attended sessions Thursday would keep in place language granting public bodies flexibility to hold meetings virtually or in hybr…

State Lawmakers Extending Remote Options for Gov. Meetings

capecodcom · Remote Town Meetings May be Here to Stay, More with Cape Politician Sheila Lyons HYANNIS – Remote meetings for towns and other government agencies could stick around a while longer. State officials indicated they will extend the Open Meeting Law rules allowing virtual public meetings and remote access options for residents through June […] The post LISTEN: State Lawmakers Extending Remote Options for Gov. Meetings appeared first on …

Legislature approves letting city boards continue to hold remote meetings through 2027

By adamg on Fri., 3/21/2025 - 10:16 am Both houses of the state legislature have approved a measure that would let city boards continue to hold either fully online or "hybrid" public meetings through 2027, state Sen. William Brownsberger (D-Suffolk and Middlesex) reports. The bill now goes to Gov. Healey. Online meetings were originally approved in 2020 as a way to keep government from grinding to a halt at a time when large public gatherings we…

Remote public meetings extended – Will Brownsberger

Today, the legislature passed legislation to extend the option for cities and towns to offer remote participation in public meetings through June 2027.

Bill would open government and improve democracy - The New Bedford Light

As we celebrate Sunshine Week, dedicated to promoting open government and transparency, remember that democracy thrives when the public can actively engage in decisions that affect their lives. For this reason, I am proud to sponsor H. 3299, An Act to Modernize Participation in Public Meetings, a bill designed to make government more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the people it serves. Public meetings are a cornerstone of our democrati…