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MA H4440
MA H4440Authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land of the town situated in the town of Billerica for recreational purposes for the purposes of constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path
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Introduced
08/21/2025
08/21/2025
In Committee
09/22/2025
09/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land of the town situated in the town of Billerica for recreational purposes for the purposes of constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Billerica Conservation Commission to transfer control of specific parcels of town-owned land (identified by Parcel IDs 78-282-1-1, 87-258-1, and 87-249-2) to the Billerica Select Board for recreational purposes, specifically for constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. The transfer is to be made in accordance with Chapter 3 § 5A of Massachusetts general laws and is subject to Article 97 of the state constitution, which protects public land used for conservation and recreational purposes. The specific land parcels are identified as "E-23", "FP-9", and "PUE-5" on a Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division plan for the bike path. The bill provides a straightforward mechanism for the town to transfer these lands internally, enabling the development of a new bike path, and will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4440 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4440.pdf |
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