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Committee tables home-rule petition on veteran parking after solicitor says ordinance may suffice
Summary
The committee reviewed a home-rule petition to expand MGL ch.40 §22A to create veteran parking at municipal buildings beyond City Hall. Solicitor Bissonnette said the city likely can enact local ordinances for city-owned parking; the committee tabled the petition pending confirmation whether a home-rule petition is necessary.
Councilor Bartley presented Item 6, a request that the city seek a home-rule petition to expand the use of MGL chapter 40, section 22A to permit designating veteran parking spaces at municipal buildings beyond City Hall. "If the petition is granted, the city could create a local ordinance that would designate parking for veterans at the municipal buildings…
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