Municipal By-Law Submittal Forms

The Municipal Law Unit has created forms for use in submitting by-law packets to the Attorney General's Office. The forms listed below will be periodically updated. If you have questions about these forms, please contact the Municipal Law Unit.

Before downloading and completing the forms below, read the MLU Form Instructions  for form submittal instructions.

Below we have separated the forms into two columns, Fillable PDFs and Word Versions. This should make it easier to find the appropriate format for you to edit.

Fillable PDF

Form 1 - Cover Letter

Form 2 - Town Meeting Action

Form 3 - Maps: Zoning and/or Historic Districts

Form 4 - Town Meeting Certification

Form 5 – Additional Information Required for Charter Amendments Proposed Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 43B, s. 10  

Form 6 - Relevant Laws or Special Authority

Form 7 - Zoning Procedures Attachments

Form 8 – Additional Information Required for the Approval

Word Documents

Form 1 - Cover Letter

Form 2 - Town Meeting Action

Form 3 - Maps: Zoning and/or Historic Districts

Form 4 - Town Meeting Certification

Form 5 – Additional Information Required for Charter Amendments Proposed Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 43B, s. 10  

Form 6 - Relevant Laws or Special Authority

Form 7 - Zoning Procedures Attachments

Form 8 – Additional Information Required for the Approval of Historic District By-Laws Adopted Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40C, s. 3