A fiscal 2022 supplemental budget bill that Gov. Charlie Baker filed on May 18 includes a number of policy proposals that seek to modernize and streamline certain municipal finance rules. These seven sections of the bill (H. 4802) are as follows: • Section 3 would make a technical correction to clarify “governing body” regarding other…
The town of Easton has an exciting opportunity for a highly responsible, creative, and professional Assistant Town Administrator, full-time, 40 hours per week. The Assistant Town Administrator is a key member of the town’s executive and financial leadership team and represents the town through substantial public and private engagements. Assists the Town Administrator to provide…
A spending bill signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Nov. 10 to close the books on fiscal 2020 includes a number of key items that affect local governments. The budget law (Chapter 201 of the Acts of 2020) authorizes $425 million in direct appropriations, mainly for already-incurred MassHealth costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
In an effort to make the life-saving drug naloxone more widely available to police and firefighters statewide, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today that her office has reached an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals that will require the company to pay $325,000 to help offset the costs of the drug, which counters the effects of opioid…
