Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, all acts and proceedings taken by the town of Hubbardston at its annual town election held on May 4, 1999, and all actions taken pursuant thereto, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed, notwithstanding any defect or omission in the posting of said election.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.