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MA H4159

MA H4159
Authorizing the change in use of certain park land in the city of Springfield


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Introduced
04/04/2016
In Committee
04/13/2016
Crossed Over
07/30/2016
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Authorizing the change in use of certain park land in the city of Springfield By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition of Benjamin Swan and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be authorized to convert certain lands to construct a senior center and a replacement park. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Springfield to change the use of approximately 4.9 acres of Blunt Park land, which is a public park, to construct a new Senior Center. In exchange for this conversion, the city will dedicate approximately 6.5 acres of new park land, resulting in a net increase of about 1.6 acres of park space for the public. This change requires the approval of the Springfield city council and the mayor, and the new park land will be managed by the Springfield Park Commission.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2016 (on 08/09/2016)

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