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Introduced
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Margaret R. Scarsdale that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to designate a certain trail in the J. Harry Rich State Forest in the town of Groton as the Marion Stoddart riverwalk. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill, introduced by Representative Scarsdale and Senator Cronin, proposes to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a state agency responsible for parks and recreation, to officially designate a specific accessible trail within the J. Harry Rich State Forest in Groton, Massachusetts, as the "Marion Stoddart Riverwalk." This designation is intended to honor Marion Stoddart for her significant efforts in revitalizing the Nashua River, leading the successful push for the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, establishing the Nashua River Watershed Association, and fostering a legacy of community-based environmental education that inspires the protection of the river and its natural surroundings. The Department will be responsible for installing appropriate signage to mark this new designation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing (10:00:00 3/4/2026 222) (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5113 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5113.pdf |
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