An Act authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill authorizes the Director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purpose of this dredging is to maintain and improve the harbor’s functionality. This is a recurring request, with similar legislation having been proposed in previous sessions of the legislature. The bill seeks to formally direct the Division of Waterways to undertake this necessary maintenance work.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Director of the Division of Waterways to dredge.
- Specifies the area to be dredged: the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck.
- Identifies the location: the city of Quincy, Massachusetts.
- Directs the Division of Waterways to carry out the dredging project.
Who is affected
- City of Quincy residents
- Boaters and maritime users in Quincy Harbor
- The Division of Waterways
Notable changes
- This bill is similar to previous legislation (H.409, H.740, H.866, H.762, H.677) proposing the same dredging project.
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