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MA H745

MA H745
Relative to access to the Hollingsworth Dam


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
07/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition of Angelo M. Scaccia and David Hodgdon that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be directed to build a public access around Hollingsworth Dam in Neponset River in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a state agency responsible for managing parks and recreation areas, to construct a public access point around Hollingsworth Dam on the Neponset River in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood. This access is intended to allow the public to safely portage, or carry, their boats around the dam or connect to Truman Parkway, thereby ensuring the safety of individuals who walk along the river or participate in recreational activities like canoeing and kayaking. The department will also be responsible for ongoing maintenance of this access and providing any necessary equipment for its use.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/27/2015)

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