June 2025

This guide provides comprehensive insights into the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, ensuring transparency in government deliberations. It outlines requirements for posting meetings, remote participation, executive sessions, and compliance procedures to promote public access and accountability. Welcome to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law Guide. This guide outlines the importance of transparency in government meetings and ensures public access to decision-making processes. Overview of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law The Massachusetts Open Meeting Law ensures transparency in government by requiring public bodies to conduct meetings openly. It mandates posting notices, agendas, and minutes, ensuring public access. The law applies