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MA H4385
MA H4385Authorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC.
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Westford be authorized to release agricultural preservation restrictions over certain land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over certain land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC. As compensation, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) must either dedicate other land of equal or greater size and value for conservation and recreation purposes, transfer funds equal to the full market value of the property interests, or provide a combination of land and funds. MassDOT will also assume all costs associated with executing the necessary conveyances. Except for the partial release authorized by this act, the existing agricultural preservation restrictions will remain in full force and effect.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4964 (on 07/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ Land and Water Conservation
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4385 | 02/08/2024 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4385.pdf | 02/08/2024 |
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