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MA H3608
MA H3608Designating a certain bridge in the town of Hopkinton as the Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridge
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition of James C. Arena-DeRosa that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to designate a certain bridge in the town of Hopkinton as the Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridge. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to rename a specific bridge (Bridge number H-23-009) located on Fruit Street in Hopkinton as the "Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridge" in honor of a local World War II hero. The bill recognizes Major General Frank D. Merrill, a Hopkinton native who led the 5307th Composite Unit, popularly known as Merrill's Marauders, during World War II. The unit fought in 5 major engagements and 32 skirmishes in the challenging terrain of Southeast Asia, with each member ultimately being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which is one of the highest civilian honors in the United States. The legislation also requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage on the bridge to commemorate Major General Merrill's distinguished military service and heroism.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3608 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3608.pdf |
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