An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to grant permanent easements to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for highway purposes in the town of Milton. Specifically, it supports an intersection improvement project at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Chickatawbut Road. The bill is being enacted as an emergency measure to ensure the project can proceed promptly and safely.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements.
- Designates the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as the recipient of the easements.
- Specifies the location of the easements: the intersection of Randolph Avenue (Route 28) and Chickatawbut Road in Milton.
- Supports an intersection improvement project.
- Requires consultation between the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and the Commissioner of Conservation and Recreation.
- Declares the bill an emergency law.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Town of Milton
- Residents of Milton
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
Notable changes
- The bill establishes permanent easements for highway purposes.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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