AG’s Office Issues Tips For Safe Video Conferencing
AG Issues Steps for Safe Video Conferencing
Town Not Required To Identify Union When Going Into Executive Session For Contract Negotiations
In Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hull et al. v. Maura Healey, Attorney General, 2017 WL 6601467 (2017) Plymouth Superior Court Judge Michael D. Ricciuti held that the Town did not violate the Open Meeting Law (“OML”) by not revealing the identity of the unions it was engaged in collective bargaining disputes with [...]
Open Meeting Law Changes
The Attorney General’s revisions to the Open Meeting Law (OML) regulations which took effect October 6 include the following: While notices must continue to be filed with the municipal clerk, the municipal website is the only alternative to posting the official notice on the bulletin board where the municipal clerk’s office is located. Even though [...]
AG Issues Guidance To Schools Regarding Enforcement and ICE Requests
On May 18, 2017, Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office issued guidance to health care providers and local public school districts on immigration enforcement and requests for information (or access) from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Under its current policies, schools – including school grounds, bus stops and locations where school activities are taking place [...]