Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 228 - Survival of Actions and Death and Disabilities of Parties
Section 14 - Removal, Resignation or Death of Appointed Public Officer or Trustee

Section 14. An action on a note, bond, contract or other liability made to or with any public officer or trustee appointed under a statute may, after his removal, resignation or death, be commenced or, if pending, may be prosecuted by his successor, as it might have been by the person with whom the contract was made.