An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust
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Overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to acquire easements over specific land in Woburn and Burlington. This land is currently held in trust by the City of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust. The easements are needed to support an intersection improvement project planned by MassDOT at the intersection of Cambridge Road, South Bedford Street, and Bedford Road.
Key provisions
- MassDOT is authorized to take easements.
- The easements are located in Woburn and Burlington.
- The land is held in trust by the City of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust.
- The easements are for highway purposes.
- The project involves improvements at the intersection of Cambridge Road, South Bedford Street, and Bedford Road.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
- City of Boston
- Residents of Woburn
- Residents of Burlington
- Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust
Notable changes
- The bill grants MassDOT the authority to acquire easements.
- It specifically addresses land held in trust by the City of Boston.
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