Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands
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Overview
This resolution establishes a special commission to investigate and study the long-term management, maintenance, and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to provide recommendations for the islands’ ongoing care and utilization. This effort aims to ensure responsible stewardship of these important natural resources.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to conduct an investigation.
- Require the commission to study the long-term management of the islands.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Focus on maintenance and future use of the islands.
- The commission will provide recommendations for the islands’ care.
- The commission is related to similar resolutions passed in previous years.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands
- Environmental organizations
- The General Court
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- This resolution creates a new commission specifically focused on the islands' long-term management.
- It builds upon previous efforts to study and manage the islands, as evidenced by similar resolutions.
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