approve2026-025
i move that city council approve 2026-025 to rescind the mass general law chapter 90 section 20a and a half being replaced with mass general law chapter 90 section 20a 22-2025 as presented
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2026-025 · POLICY · 2026
An Order to rescind the City’s acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, section 20A % and in its place, accept Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, section 20A, relating to parking violations.
This ordinance rescinds Amesbury's prior acceptance of state parking enforcement provisions and adopts the updated provision to allow mailed parking violations, subject to Council approval. It signals potential future changes to how parking tickets could be issued and enforced.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedFEB 10 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 04 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The City of Amesbury proposes to rescind its existing acceptance of MGL Chapter 90, Section 20A, and replace it with the updated provision to allow mailing of parking violations. The change would enable the municipality to explore alternatives to in-person ticketing and other enforcement methods. Any actual deployment of mailing or enforcement technologies would require City Council approval, ensuring governance over any changes that affect residents.
Key provisions
§1 Rescinds Amesbury’s prior acceptance of MGL Chapter 90, Section 20A.
§2 Adopts MGL Chapter 90, Section 20A (as amended), to permit mailing of parking violations.
§3 Any future parking enforcement technologies require City Council approval.
§4 Affects parking enforcement citywide and allows potential mailed notices in the future.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Special Meeting
City Council**CANCELLED** City Council Meeting
2026-0252026-025 Rescind MGL Chap 90 §20A½ / Accept §20A
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2026-025
make a motion to refer 2026-025 to the ordinance and administration subcommittee as presented and set a second reading for February 24th