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MA H4523

MA H4523
Authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket islands land bank for the purposes pursuant to its legislation and/or to the Sconset Trust, Inc. For open spac


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Introduced
09/15/2025
In Committee
10/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the town of Nantucket to convey a certain parcel of land in said town to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank and to the Sconset Trust, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Nantucket to transfer specific parcels of land for conservation and open space purposes. Under Section 1, the Nantucket Conservation Commission is permitted to convey a parcel of land located at 35 Grove Lane to the town's Select Board for further conveyance. Section 2 allows the town to transfer multiple parcels of land, including portions of a former railroad bed on Low Beach Road, an unnamed way in Siasconset, Hawthorne Avenue, and the 35 Grove Lane property, to two specific entities: the Nantucket Islands Land Bank (which likely manages conservation land) and the Sconset Trust, Inc. These transfers are for purposes of open space, conservation, and passive recreation. The bill notes that these land transfers are being made pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, which protects public lands used for conservation purposes, and that the Select Board can determine the specific terms and conditions of the transfers, including any reservations of restrictions or easements. The act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 10/14/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4523
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4523.pdf
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