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MA H4334

Designating a certain bridge in the town of Duxbury as the George W. W. Scott Bridge


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Introduced
12/06/2021
In Committee
07/21/2022
Crossed Over
12/22/2022
Passed
12/27/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/29/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler that the bridge on Temple Street spanning Route 3 in Duxbury be designated as the George W. W. Scott bridge. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill designates the bridge on Temple Street spanning Route 3 in Duxbury as the George W. W. Scott Bridge, in honor of a Civil War veteran and pioneering business owner in the town. George W. W. Scott served in the U.S. Navy and the 5th Massachusetts Cavalry, an African-American regiment, during the Civil War. After the war, he and his wife started a successful family business, the St. George House Inn and restaurant, and were active members of the community. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will erect and maintain suitable markers to commemorate the bridge's new name.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 344 of the Acts of 2022 (on 12/29/2022)

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