H 2355
An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to acquire property in the town of Bernardston
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Northfield, Massachusetts, to purchase property located in the town of Bernardston. The acquisition is intended for general municipal purposes, allowing Northfield to potentially use the land for services or infrastructure that benefit its residents. The bill has been referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee for review.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Northfield to acquire property.
- The property is located in Bernardston, Massachusetts.
- The acquisition is for general municipal purposes.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
- A hearing was scheduled for July 29, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Northfield, Massachusetts
- Town of Bernardston, Massachusetts
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Residents of Northfield
Notable changes
- The bill grants Northfield the authority to acquire property, which may not have been previously authorized.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.2355 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to acquire property in the town of Bernardston
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford that the town of Northfield be authorized to acquire certain property located in the town of Bernardston, for general municipal purpose. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Susannah M. Whipps , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Northfield
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2355
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5065 |
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