An Act authorizing the city of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation to grant permanent easements over certain land in the city of Woburn and town of Burlington for highway purposes
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Boston Department of Parks and Recreation to grant permanent easements to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over land in Woburn and Burlington. These easements are needed to support an intersection improvement project on Cambridge Road, South Bedford Street, and Bedford Road. The emergency preamble indicates that prompt action is necessary to ensure the project’s completion and benefit the public.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Boston Department of Parks and Recreation to grant easements.
- Easements are for use in highway purposes.
- Specifically for an intersection improvement project.
- The project is located in Woburn and Burlington.
- The Commonwealth will be the recipient of the easements.
Who is affected
- City of Boston (Department of Parks and Recreation)
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- City of Woburn
- Town of Burlington
- Motorists and residents in the affected areas
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a mechanism for Boston to transfer land rights for highway improvements.
- It creates a specific authorization for easements related to a particular intersection project.
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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