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MA S2389
MA S2389Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in the town of Foxborough
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Feeney, a petition of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in the town of Foxborough. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to conduct a comprehensive noise study along Interstate-495 in the town of Foxborough, specifically focusing on the area near the South Grove and Grove Street neighborhood. The study aims to determine the ambient noise levels caused by existing highway traffic and will be performed by an acoustical engineer employed by or contracted with MassDOT. By June 1, 2026, MassDOT is required to submit the study's findings and any recommendations to the chairs of the joint committee on transportation and the clerks of both the house of representatives and the senate. The bill appears to be a response to potential noise concerns from local residents living near this section of the interstate, and it seeks to provide an official, scientific assessment of the current noise environment to potentially inform future noise mitigation efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2389 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2389.pdf |
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