H3770
An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Highways to acquire the Willet Pond Dam in Norwood through eminent domain. The acquisition is intended to allow for improvements to Brook Street. The petition was submitted by Representative John Rogers, who sought to compel the Department of Highways to take action. This action is related to a broader study order (H4710).
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Highways to acquire the Willet Pond Dam.
- Specifies the property to be acquired: a portion of Brook Street and the dam itself.
- Allows for the acquisition through eminent domain.
- The acquisition is driven by the need for improvements to Brook Street.
Who is affected
- Town of Norwood
- Massachusetts Department of Highways
- Residents of Norwood
- Brook Street users
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsors
John H. Rogers
Michael F. Rush
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Bill H.3770 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3770) of John H. Rogers for legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation.
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Presenter: John H. Rogers
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3770
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4710 |
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