Client Alert - 3/28/25 - CERTAIN COVID RULES EXTENDED (AGAIN)

Some of the more popular measures first enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended once again. Today, Governor Healey signed HB 62, extending the authorization for remote public meetings, remote representative town meetings, and reduced quorum requirements for any town meeting. Each has been extended to June 30, 2027.  

Remote Meetings Extended – The authority to hold public meetings without providing physical access is extended to June 30, 2027. Adequate, alternative means of public access and participation must be provided. All members of the public body may attend remotely. All votes must be by roll call, recorded as such in the meeting minutes, and all attendees must be able to hear one another.       

Remote Representative Town Meetings Extended – The Moderator of a town having a representative form of Town Meeting may request that the Select Board call for a fully remote or hybrid Town Meeting until June 30, 2027. 

Reduction of Quorum for Any Town Meeting Extended – The Select Board and the Moderator may reduce the quorum for any Town Meeting up until June 30, 2027. 

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