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This bill modifies a previous land deed between the state of Connecticut and the town of Newtown by removing a specific restriction that originally required a parcel of land (identified as Parcel B in a 2004 deed) to be used exclusively for economic development. The bill now allows the town to use this parcel for open space or recreational purposes instead. However, the bill includes an important condition: if the town ever uses the land for any purpose other than open space or recreation, the parcel will automatically revert (return) to state ownership. The State Treasurer is authorized to complete any necessary paperwork to enact this change. The legislation effectively provides the town of Newtown more flexibility in how it can use this specific piece of state-conveyed land while still maintaining a protective clause that ensures the land remains dedicated to public benefit purposes.

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