County Government
Most Massachusetts counties currently exist only as geographic regions, and have no county government. All former county functions were assumed by state agencies in the late 1990's-early 2000. Sheriffs and some other regional officials with specific duties are still elected locally to perform duties within the county region, but there is no county council or commissioner.
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Find information on the historical data relating to the incorporation of and abolishment of counties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Information about the enabling legislation for County Sheriffs' Offices transferring to the Commonwealth, effective 1/1/2010.