An Act providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clear responsibility for the upkeep of these structures, which are likely related to water management and flood control. The bill’s specific details regarding maintenance procedures and funding are not outlined in the provided text, but it aims to ensure their proper functioning and longevity. The legislation is part of a series of similar bills focused on these waterways.
Key provisions
- Establishes ownership of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams.
- Requires maintenance of the culverts and dams.
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislation.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
- A new draft, S2967, was substituted.
- The House concurred with the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for April 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Property owners near the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook
- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- Local municipalities
- Water users
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a formal process for ownership and maintenance of the culverts and dams.
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