State rules / Massachusetts
Massachusetts open meetings: agenda and minutes deadlines
| Regular meeting agenda / notice | 48 hours before the meeting, not counting Saturdays and Sundays |
|---|---|
| Special meeting notice | 48 hours |
| Minutes | Approve minutes within the next 3 meetings or 30 days, whichever is later |
| Law | Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A §20; 940 CMR 29.11 |
| Last checked | 2026-09-25 |
What to know
48 hours excludes Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (holidays are not modelled; post earlier around them).
Local charters, ordinances and board bylaws often require more notice than state law. When they do, follow the stricter rule — in CivicPorch you can set a board's own notice period and reminders use it.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Statutes have exceptions (emergencies, recessed meetings, holidays) — check with your solicitor or municipal attorney when in doubt.
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