An Act authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Dighton, Massachusetts, to use a portion of its conserved land for public way purposes, such as roads or sidewalks. The authorization is based on a petition from residents of Dighton. This would allow the town to improve access or transportation within the designated conservation area. The bill is closely related to similar legislation concerning other towns and conservation land use.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Dighton to utilize conserved land.
- Specifically allows for use for ‘public way purposes’.
- The authorization is contingent on local approval.
- Related to Senate Bill 2961, which initiated the legislation.
- Part of a series of bills addressing conservation land use in Massachusetts.
- Addresses a specific request from the town of Dighton.
- Requires the town to manage the land appropriately.
- Aligns with other legislation regarding conservation land access.
Who is affected
- Town of Dighton, Massachusetts
- Residents of Dighton
- Conservation Landowners
- Local Government Officials
- Massachusetts Residents (indirectly, through conservation land)
Notable changes
- Provides a specific mechanism for Dighton to pursue this use.
- Related to other bills concerning conservation land access and tax credits.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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