S 2878
An Act authorizing the town of Tewksbury to lease the North Street Elementary School for a term of years not exceeding 99 years
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, to lease the North Street Elementary School building for a term of up to 99 years. The legislation was petitioned by the town of Tewksbury and has received local approval. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Tewksbury to lease the North Street Elementary School.
- Specifies a maximum lease term of 99 years.
- Requires local approval from the town of Tewksbury.
- Currently under review by the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was presented by Senators Barry R. Finegold and David Allen Robertson.
Who is affected
- Town of Tewksbury
- Massachusetts Municipalities
- Regional Government
- School Districts
Notable changes
- Establishes a long-term lease agreement for a municipal building.
- No current changes from existing law are explicitly stated.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
David Allen Robertson
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Bill S.2878 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Tewksbury to lease the North Street Elementary School for a term of years not exceeding 99 years
By Mr. Finegold and Mr. Robertson of Tewksbury, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2878) of Barry R. Finegold and David Allen Robertson (by vote of the town) for legislation to lease the North Street Elementary School for a term of years not exceeding 99 years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Barry R. Finegold , David Allen Robertson Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Tewksbury (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2878
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 12/18/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/12/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222 |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 |
| 3/3/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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