Bill > H894

This bill modifies Section 6 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws related to community preservation funds, specifically expanding the allowed uses of these funds for coastal communities. Currently, community preservation funds have various designated uses, and this bill would require communities that choose to adopt its provisions to allocate at least 10% of their community preservation funds specifically for coastal infrastructure preservation. The permitted coastal infrastructure projects under this allocation would include beach nourishment (adding sand to eroded beaches), dune restoration (rebuilding or protecting sand dunes), and seawall maintenance and reconstruction. This change aims to help coastal communities better protect and maintain their shoreline infrastructure, which can be vulnerable to erosion, storm damage, and sea level rise. By mandating a minimum percentage of funds for these purposes, the bill seeks to ensure that coastal communities have dedicated resources for critical environmental and infrastructure resilience efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H894