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MA H5108
MA H5108Relative to the acquisition and disposition of certain land in the town of Falmouth
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the acquisition and disposition of certain land in the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Falmouth, through its Select Board, to accept a gift of approximately 139.43 acres of land located at various addresses on Theatre Drive and Boxberry Hill Road, previously owned by New Cape Cod Country Club Inc. The town is then permitted to sell or lease all or parts of this land to companies for the development, operation, and maintenance of a solar energy generating facility, energy storage, and related infrastructure. Importantly, this acquisition and disposition process is exempt from the standard procedures outlined in chapter 30B of the General Laws, which typically govern municipal procurement and property transactions, meaning the town does not have to follow the usual bidding or public sale requirements for these specific land dealings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 03/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5108 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5108.pdf |
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