An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land to the town of Bolton, the town of Lancaster or a municipal utility serving the town of Bolton or the town of Lancaster
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Overview
This bill allows the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer two parcels of land, formerly part of the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls, to the town of Bolton, the town of Lancaster, or a municipal utility serving those towns. The parcels will be used for general municipal purposes and include a reversionary clause ensuring their continued use for such purposes. The transfer process involves appraisal, competitive bidding, and will deposit proceeds into the General Fund.
Key provisions
- The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance can convey land to Bolton, Lancaster, or a serving utility.
- The parcels being transferred were formerly part of the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls.
- The land is designated for general municipal purposes with a reversionary clause.
- A competitive bidding process will be used for any sale or lease of the parcels.
- The Commonwealth retains the right to acquire rights of way or easements for access.
- Proceeds from the sale of the parcels will be deposited into the General Fund.
- A portion of the land can be conveyed for well or wellhead protection purposes.
Who is affected
- Town of Bolton
- Town of Lancaster
- Municipal utilities serving Bolton and Lancaster
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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House Committee on Ways and Means
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