Abandoned Funds Revenue Order

At a glance

• What: Order 141-26 accepts Massachusetts General Laws chapter 200A, section 9A, letting the Treasurer record as General Fund revenue funds unclaimed for at least a year, and letting the Treasurer decide claims before the funds escheat to the City.
• Result: Adopted September 2, 8 in favor and 2 opposed (Councilor Fleming and Councilor Green); signed by the Mayor September 23.

Pulled from committee together with orders 142-26 and 143-26 by unanimous consent, 10-0. It followed petition 126-26. See also Lien Certificate Fee Schedule and Personal Property Tax Exemption.

Sources

• City Council minutes, September 2, 2026: https://www.fitchburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09022026-5366

Log

2026-09-02 - City Council

Adopted 8-2 (Fleming and Green opposed).