Bill > H4823

This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (CAMM) to convey two specific parcels of land in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, previously owned by the Department of Public Health. The first parcel, approximately 11.019 acres, will be conveyed for use as a cemetery, while the second parcel, 0.517 acres, will be conveyed for recreational use. The commissioner is allowed to make minor modifications to the land area and plan before finalizing the transaction. The bill requires the commissioner to establish the fair market value of the properties both for their current use and for the intended new purposes. If the sale price is less than the fair market value, the commissioner must publish a notice in the central register detailing the transaction and the difference in value. The town of Tewksbury will be responsible for covering all associated costs, including engineering, surveys, appraisals, and deed preparation. This bill overrides any existing laws that might otherwise restrict such a land transfer, providing a clear legal pathway for the town to acquire these specific parcels of land from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4823