This table lists all acts and regulations accepted by the town. This table was Appendix D in the original code. Each entry of the table includes the act's or regulation's enactment year, relevant state statute and subject matter listed.
Year
State Statute
Subject
1910
Acts of 1910 Chapter 613
Act to provide a water supply for the Town of Millbury
1912
M.G.L. Chapter 25 Section 22
Water and streets
1912
Acts of 1912 Chapter 503
Pensioning laborers in the employ of cities and towns
1913
Acts of 1913 Chapter 807
Compensation of Town Employees for injuries
1914
Acts of 1909 Chapter 514
Eight (8) hour day for workmen
1914
Acts of 1911 Chapter 634
Establishment of County Retirement System
1914
Acts of 1914 Chapter 217
Vacations of laborers employed by cities and towns
1917
Acts of 1906 Chapter 345
Hawkers and Peddlers
1921
Acts of 1919 Chapter 273, Section 1
Mileage Allowance
1929
M.G.L. Chapter 136 Section 21 to 25
Sports on the Lord's Day
1930
M.G.L. Chapter 147 Section 32 to 47
Licensed Boxing Matches
1931
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 97
Permanent Police Force
1931
M.G.L. Chapter 54 Section 6
Voting Precincts
1932
M.G.L. Chapter 32 Section 85
Pensions for Policemen and Firemen
1932
M.G.L. Chapter 39 Section 23
Election of Town Officers
1933
M.G.L. Chapter 136 Section 7
Sale of Frozen Desserts on the Lord's Day
1933
M.G.L. Chapter 132 Section 8
Sale of Frozen Desserts on the Lord's Day
1936
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 73
Board of Survey
1943
Acts of 1943 Chapter 2
Chief of Police under Civil Service
1946
Acts of 1945 Chapter 723
Veterans Services
1946
M.G.L. Chapter 136 Section 3
Public entertainment on the Lord's Day
1946
Acts of 1946 Chapter 136
License for Bowling Alleys on the Lord's Day
1947
Acts of 1947 Chapter 265
Closing of Town Offices on Saturday
1949
M.G.L. Chapter 121 Section 26K
Establishment of the Housing Authority
1950
Acts of 1949 Chapter 529
Establishment of the Inspector of Wires
1950
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 9
Veterans Quarters
1951
Acts of 1951 Chapter 19
School Loan Act
1951
Acts of 1950 Chapter 820
Pensions for Town Employees
1953
Acts of 1952 Chapter 624
Pensions for Town Employees
1956
Acts of 1955 Chapter 670
Retirement
1956
M.G.L. Chapter 32B
Insurance for Town Employees
1956
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 81A
Planning Board established
1958
Acts of 1957 Chapter 427
Police Pension
1958
M.G.L. Chapter 31
Civil Service
1958
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 6B
Purchasing of Firemen's and Policemen's uniforms
1959
Acts of 1959 Chapter 23
Police Department under Civil Service
1959
M.G.L. Chapter 31 Section 48
Police Department under Civil Service
1960
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8A
Industrial Development Commission established
1961
Acts of 1960 Chapter 647
Retirement and Pension
1963
M.G.L. Chapter 121 Section 26QQ
Establishment of the Redevelopment Authority
1963
M.G.L. Chapter 74
Regional Vocational School
1963
M.G.L. Chapter 121 Section 26XX
Urban Renewal
1963
Acts of 1962 Chapter 647
Pension
1963
Acts of 1962 Chapter 32, Section 11B
Pension
1964
M.G.L. Chapter 40B Acts of 1963
Regional Planning District
1964
Chapter 800
Sewerage Enabling Act
1964
M.G.L. Chapter 54 Section 103A
Absentee Voting
1964
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8C
Conservation Commission established
1966
M.G.L. Chapter 45
Parks Commission Established
1966
M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 20C
Parking Rules and Regulations established
1967
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 44
Improvement District
1967
M.G.L. Chapter 80 & 83
Sewerage Assessment established
1968
M.G.L. Chapter 58 Section 7A
Assessment System Established
1968
Acts of 1954 Chapter 667
Housing Project for the Elderly
1968
M.G.L. Chapter 111 Section 142C
Air Pollution District
1970
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21, Clause 20
Covering Abandoned well or well in use
1970
M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 18A
Pedestrian Control Law
1970
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8D
Historical Commission
1971
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 108L
Police career incentive program, salary increase
1971
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 12
Public baths or wash houses
1971
M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 8
Reconsideration of Proposed Change in regulation after unfavorable action; limitation; exception
1973
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8G
Mutual Aid for Police Departments
1973
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8G
Mutual Police Aid Programs
1973
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53C
Deposit and expenditure of compensation for off duty or special detail work
1975
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 100G
Payment of funeral and burial expenses of fire fighters and police officers killed in performance of duties
1978
M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 16 (by Board of Selectmen)
Acceptance of Health Care Organization coverage
1978
M.G.L. Chapter 83 Section 16A to 16F
Sewer charges
1979
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53D
Recreation and park self-supporting service revolving funds
1980
Acts of 1980 Chapter 416
Qualifications of assessors
1980
M.G.L. Chapter 258
Indemnification of public officials
1981
M.G.L. Chapter 71 Section 71E
Money received in connection with adult education and continuing education programs
1981
M.G.L. Chapter 90 Sections 20A 1/2, 20C, 20D, 20E
Parking regulations
1981
M.G.L. Chapter 148 Section 26C
Automatic smoke or heat detectors in certain public accommodations
1982
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5, Clause 17C
Taxation of real estate
1982
M.G.L. Chapter 71 Section 71F
Revolving account for payment received for nonresident students and students in foster care
1984
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 22D
Removal of vehicles parked in violation of the law
1984
M.G.L. Chapter 148 Section 26G
Nonresidential building or additions: Automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems
1985
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 4G
Bids or contract proposals
1986
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 57
Denial of applications, suspension of licenses and permits
1987
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5, CL17D
Taxation
1987
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5, CL41C
Taxation
1988
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8E
Youth commission
1988
M.G.L. Chapter 80 Section 13B
Betterments, deferral and recovery agreements
1988
M.G.L. Chapter 140 Section 147A
Dogs, by-laws and ordinances relative to regulation of dogs
1989
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 81U
Expenditure of default funds (Ch. 245 Acts 1988)
1990
M.G.L. Chapter 32 Section 22D
Establishing pension options & funding system status
1991
Acts of 1990 Chapter 291
Enhances 911 Service
1991
M.G.L. Chapter 148 Section 261
Sprinkler Systems
1991
M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 9D
Health Insurance Premiums for Surviving spouse
1992
M.G.L. Chapter 133 Section 48 Acts of 1992
Retirement incentive
1993
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E1/2
Youth Commission
1993
Acts of 1992 Chapter 337
Revolving Fund Referendum Petitions & Elections
1993
Acts of 1992 Chapter 335
Recall Elections
1994
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21D
Non-Criminal Disposition
1994
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21(13)
Fees
1995
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 5G
Waterways improvement & Maintenance fund
1996
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53F 1/2
Sewer Enterprise fund
1997
M.G.L. Chapter 60 Section 3C
Scholarship Fund
1997
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Board of Health Revolving Fund Composting Bins
1997
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 6N
Temporary Work on Private Ways
1997
Acts of 1973 Chapter 307 Section 1 Change Section 3
Raise permanent Sewer Privilege rate (to $2100)
1997
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 6N Town Bylaw 14-11
Temp. Work on private ways
1998
M.G.L. Chapter 266 Section 120D Town Bylaw 15-5
Handicapped parking
1998
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53 E 1/2
Asa Waters Mansion Revolving Fund
1998
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 4A & Section 4B Acts of 1952 Chapter 354 Section 7
Sewer Commission Intergovernmental agreement with City of Worcester and Mass Turnpike Authority
1998
M.G.L. Chapter 29C Section 1
Appropriation of Funds Sewer design & construction
 
M.G.L. Chapter 44
Authorization to borrow funds
 
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 21C(m)
Debt exclusion which includes Design & construction of pumping station & force main to regional treatment facility
1999
M.G.L. Chapter 29C Section 1
Finance & Design Sewer system for East Millbury, Lower Greenwood Street, Park Hill - Martin St & Singletary areas
 
M.G.L. Chapter 44
 
 
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 21C (m)
 
1999
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Acts of 1948 Chapter 645
Construction of additions, alterations, renovations to Millbury High School and Elmwood Street School
 
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 21C (m)
 
1999
M.G.L. Chapter 252 Section 5A
Join Central Mass Mosquito Control Project
2001
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21 E
Allow interest to be charged on property tax bills
 
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 57
 
2001
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 57c
Allow quarterly tax billing
2001
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8J
Establish a Commission on Disability
2002
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Millbury Housing Partnership Revolving Fund
2002
Acts of 2002 Chapter 389
An act relative to betterment assessments for sewerage facilities in the Town of Millbury
2002
Acts of 1973 Chapter 307 Section 1 Change Section 3
Increase permanent Sewer privilege rate (to $5000)
2002
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Dept. of Public Works Revolving Fund
2003
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Town Manager for Shoppes @ B.V. project fees - Revolving Fund
2003
M.G.L. Chapter 29C Section 1
To supplement amount appropriated in 1998 for sewerage
 
M.G.L. Chapter 44
 
2004
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53 E 1/2
Police - Firearms Record Bureau Revolving Fund
2004
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5 (41C)
Adjust Senior exemption options
2005
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Town Mgr - Sealing weights & measures Revolving Funds
2005
M.G.L. Chapter 29C Section 1
Financing approved Sewer construction/extension
 
M.G.L. Chapter 44
 
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 79 Chapter 121B
Eminent Domain Procedures
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 30B Section 12F
Solid Waste Disposal Contract
2006
Chapter 800 Acts of 1963 M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 4 & 4A
Intermunicipal Agreement - Sewerage
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 50 Section 5B
Stabilization Fund - Sewer Debt Service
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause 41A & Clause 17D
Adjust Senior exemption options
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 4A
Board of Health - Mutual Aid Agreement Health Services
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 18
Retirees Medicare - Supplement Plan
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 148A
Fire Code/Building Code Enforcement - Municipal Hearing Officer
2006
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Board of Health - Revolving Fund Fees for plan reviews and Administrative Services
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 32B
Inpatient Co-payment reimbursement
 
M.G.L. Chapter 44
Health Insurance Trust Fund
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Board of Appeals - Revolving Fund
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Board of Appeals - Revolving Fund Professional & Technical Review of Comprehensive Permit Applications
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Earth Removal Board - Revolving Fund
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 5B
Stabilization Fund Capital Improvements for Sanitary Sewer System
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 55C
Millbury Affordable Housing Trust Fund
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 39 Section 23D
Adjudicatory Hearings
2007
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 4A
Inter-municipal Worcester Wastewater Treatment & Services
2009
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Revolving Fund Student Parking Fees
2010
M.G.L. Chapter 64L Section 2(a)
To Impose a Local Meal Tax
2010
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8C
Establish a Conservation Fund
2010
M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 20
Other Post Employee Benefits Liability Trust Fund
2011
M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 33B
Allow Sales of Alcoholic Beverages by on-premises licensees on Sundays and certain legal holidays between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon
2011
M.G.L. Chapter 32 Section 85H 1/2
Sets disability compensation for cities, towns or fire districts with no permanent police or fire department members
2012
Acts of 1943 Ch. 2 Acts of 2012 Ch. 278 Sect 2316
Repealed and Replaced with Position of Chief of Police Strong Chief
2012
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21D
User can appear and contest the alleged violation of the non-criminal civil disposition
2013
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 6C
Removal of snow and ice from such private ways which shall not constitute repair of a way
2013
Acts of 2013 Expt: Ch. 31 MGL Sec. 1 Ch. 150E
Rank of Lieutenant or higher to be exempt from Chapter 31 of the M.G.L. and to be Considered Managerial employees for Section 1 of Chapter 150E of the M.G.L
2013
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
COA Revolving Fund expenses associated with running certain program fees
2013
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 13D
Reserve fund for future payment of accrued liabilities for compensated absences due employee or officer of town upon termination of employment
2014
Acts of 2006 M.G.L. Chapter 43D
Approve filing of an application with the Interagency Permitting Board for the designation of land. And to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the vote taken hereunder
2014
Ch. 415 Acts of 1987-Repealed M.G.L. Chapter 32 Section 1
Exemption of age for a Special Police Officer appointed in the Town of Millbury shall be 70 years of age
2015
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2
Bark Park Revolving Fund expenses associated with running the Bark Park
2015
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C 1/2 Inserting Chapter 62 of the Acts of 2014
Increase the real estate tax exemptions by 10 percent to all persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under Clauses 17, 17C, 17C1/2, 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37, 37A, 41, 41B, 41C or 43 of G.L. c.59
2015
M.G.L. Chapter 164 Section 134
Load Aggregation Programs
2016
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5(54)
Establish $1,000 as the minimum value of personal property subject to taxation
2017
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53F 3/4
PEG Access and Cable Related Fund
2017
M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 20
Re Accepted Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
2017
M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 100G 1/4
Payment of Funeral & Burial Expenses of Fire Fighters & Police Officers killed in performance of duties
2018
M.G.L. Chapter 40D Section 2
The quorum voted to Dissolve the Millbury Industrial Development Finance Authority
2018
M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 17C
Authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish a speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour on any roadway inside a thickly settled or business district in the Town on any way that is not a State highway; and to see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 18B, which would authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish Safety Zones with a speed limit of twenty (20) miles per hour at any roadway in the Town on any way that is not a State highway
2018
M.G.L. Chapter 64N Section 3
Amended by Section 13 of Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017, to impose a local sales tax on the retail sale of marijuana or marijuana products of up to three percent (3%) or to the maximum allowed by law (Amendment proposed by Jon Adams; voted unanimously the amendment to add the text "or the maximum allowed by law")
2018
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 2A(a)
Third sentence, to require that buildings and other things erected on or affixed to land during the period beginning on January 2nd and ending on June 30th shall be deemed part of such real property as of January 1st