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MA H5024

Authorizing the city of Lynn to grant a conservation restriction to park lands, forest lands and watershed lands to the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Essex County Greenbelt Association, Inc. in Lynn, Saugus, and Lynnfield, Massachusetts


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Introduced
06/23/2022
In Committee
07/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Lynn be authorized to grant certain conservation restrictions to the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Essex County Greenbelt Association, Inc. in the city of Lynn, town of Saugus, and town of Lynnfield. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Lynn to grant a conservation restriction to the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Essex County Greenbelt Association, Inc. on certain parcels of land in Lynn, Saugus, and Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The conservation restriction is for the purpose of preserving and protecting water resources, wildlife, native habitats, sustainable forest management, and passive recreational uses for the general public. The specific parcels of land are identified in the bill, with some exclusions. The grant of the conservation restriction is exempt from certain state and local laws and can be made without monetary consideration.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H5155 (on 07/31/2022)

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