Finance Committee approves bylaw changes, blocks diversity resolution
Finance Committee shelves diversity resolution over First Amendment concerns. Michael Linehan's proposed nonbinding resolution restricting town boards from endorsing minority viewpoints was recommended for indefinite postponement 11-3, with committee members citing constitutional issues and vague
Finance Committee · Meeting of September 10, 2026
NATICK — Finance Committee shelves diversity resolution over First Amendment concerns. Michael Linehan's proposed nonbinding resolution restricting town boards from endorsing minority viewpoints was recommended for indefinite postponement 11-3, with committee members citing constitutional issues and vague language. The committee unanimously endorsed an amendment updating the sex offenders bylaw to align with state law and voted 13-0-1 to delete an unconstitutional prohibition on profane language, with both amendments advancing to town meeting.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of September 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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