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MA S2242

MA S2242
Relative to the procedure for municipal acceptance of subdivision roads in the town of Hingham


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Introduced
06/10/2019
In Committee
10/16/2019
Crossed Over
01/30/2020
Passed
02/03/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the procedure for municipal acceptance of subdivision roads in the town of Hingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill establishes a procedure for the municipal acceptance of subdivision roads in the town of Hingham, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) allowing the town to use the procedure set out in the bill for accepting subdivision roads, rather than the general procedures in state law; (2) requiring the Planning Board to prepare a written certification that a subdivision road has been properly constructed; (3) requiring the Board of Selectmen to hold a public hearing and vote on accepting the road; and (4) requiring a two-thirds vote of town meeting to officially accept the road, after which the town will hold a permanent easement over the road and associated easements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 17 of the Acts of 2020 (on 02/13/2020)

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