Committee approves twin junk vehicle enforcement ordinances
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee unanimously approves junk vehicle enforcement ordinances. Chair Beth Walsh and all committee members voted by unanimous consent on Ordinance 005-26 amending Chapter 138 and Ordinance 006-26 amending Chapter 172 of the Fitchburg Code. Commissioner Zemel
Legislative Affairs Committee · Meeting of January 20, 2026
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee unanimously approves junk vehicle enforcement ordinances. Chair Beth Walsh and all committee members voted by unanimous consent on Ordinance 005-26 amending Chapter 138 and Ordinance 006-26 amending Chapter 172 of the Fitchburg Code. Commissioner Zemel credited Chief Giannini with bringing the enforcement gaps to the city's attention.
The committee framed the amendments as common-sense solutions designed to streamline the process and bring enforcement within the law.
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Source: the Legislative Affairs Committee meeting of January 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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