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MA H2310
MA H2310Authorizing the Wellfleet selectboard to lease property to the Wellfleet food pantry, inc
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
07/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that town of Wellfleet be authorized to lease property in said town to the Wellfleet Food pantry, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Wellfleet selectboard to lease a specific portion of town-owned property located at 715 Old Kings Highway (currently the site of the Wellfleet Adult Community Center) to the Wellfleet Food Pantry, a private non-profit organization. Despite potential restrictions in existing municipal procurement laws (specifically chapter 30B of the General Laws), the town will be permitted to lease the land for at least 25 years, with the specific purpose of allowing the food pantry to construct a new building to house its operations. The selectboard has the discretion to determine the lease terms, provided they are deemed to be in the best interest of the town. This local legislation appears to be a targeted solution to help a community nonprofit establish a permanent home, and it includes a provision for immediate effect upon passage, suggesting local support for the initiative.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 08/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2310 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2310.pdf |
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