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On May 17, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the state of emergency declared on March 10, 2020 will likely end on June 15, 2021. Both state and local permits were extended while the state of emergency has been in effect. Those tolling provisions would expire on June 15, 2021.
Open meeting law changes allowing boards and commissions to meet remotely would also expire on June 15, 2021. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering separate bills that would extend the time that certain permits are in effect and amend the open meeting law to allow for more remote participation. Whether these bills will become law remains uncertain.
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On May 17, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the state of emergency declared on March 10, 2020 will likely end on June 15, 2021. Both state and local permits were extended while the state of emergency has been in effect. Those tolling provisions would expire on June 15, 2021.
Open meeting law changes allowing boards and commissions to meet remotely would also expire on June 15, 2021. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering separate bills that would extend the time that certain permits are in effect and amend the open meeting law to allow for more remote participation. Whether these bills will become law remains uncertain.