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H 2749

An Act relative to the town of Plymouth Harbormaster employees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michelle Badger and 1 co-sponsor

H 2749 modifies employment terms for Plymouth harbormaster staff, currently in committee review with public hearings scheduled for evaluation.

Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 2749

Legislative bill overview

H 2749 is a Massachusetts bill addressing employment conditions for harbormaster employees in the town of Plymouth. The bill has been referred to the Public Service committee and is currently scheduled for hearings, though specific legislative language is not publicly detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Harbormaster positions are critical for maritime safety, environmental protection, and port operations in coastal communities. Employment legislation affecting these roles can impact working conditions, compensation, job security, and the municipality's ability to maintain essential harbor operations and services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear - Without the full bill text, the specific employment modifications proposed (salary adjustments, benefits, civil service status, work hour requirements) remain unspecified
  • Municipal fiscal impact - Changes to harbormaster employee benefits or compensation could affect Plymouth's budget and municipal tax obligations
  • Precedent concerns - Town-specific employment legislation may raise questions about why Plymouth's harbormaster situation requires state-level intervention versus local governance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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