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Town exempts municipal administrative buildings from state firearms prohibition; vote draws sharp debate
Summary
Town Meeting voted to exempt town administrative buildings from a state law that had classified certain municipal buildings as prohibited areas; the vote drew strong, emotional comments both for and against the change and will be followed by implementation steps for local facilities.
Town Meeting voted to exempt town administrative buildings and offices from a state‑level prohibition on possession of firearms in certain municipal spaces, reversing a restriction that was part of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024.
The article produced emotional debate. Some residents argued the amendment returns the status quo ante and protects Second…
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