Massachusetts § 19 - Submission of map and report to local officials
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19 — Submission of map and report to local officials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19. Submission of map and report to local officials
Section 19. The directors shall submit said map and report to the board of aldermen of every city and to the selectmen of every town named in the agreement of association, who shall thereupon appoint a time and place for a hearing, of which notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper published in said city or town, or if none is published therein, in such newspaper published in the county where said city or town is situated as shall be designated by the department, at least once in each of two successive weeks, the last publication to be at least two days before the hearing; and by posting copies of said notice in two or more public places in said city or town at least two weeks before such hearing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19 cover?
Section 19 ("Submission of map and report to local officials") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 19?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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