An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of specific parcels of land located in Fall River to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. The goal is to facilitate redevelopment efforts within the city. The transfer is being pursued through a petition and subsequent legislative action, including Senate concurrence and scheduling a hearing. This bill is part of a series of similar legislation focused on land conveyance in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation to convey land.
- Specifies the parcels of land to be conveyed are in Fall River.
- Designates the Fall River Redevelopment Authority as the recipient of the land.
- Requires the Secretary of Transportation to execute the conveyance.
- The bill has been amended and is related to similar legislation.
Who is affected
- City of Fall River
- Fall River Redevelopment Authority
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Massachusetts residents (potentially through redevelopment)
Notable changes
- The bill has undergone amendments and is linked to other similar bills.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2025.
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