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MA H4839

Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire certain parcels of land in the town of Southborough


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Introduced
07/27/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
07/30/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire certain parcels of land in the town of Southborough

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to acquire certain parcels of land in the town of Southborough that are currently under the care and control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The bill sets out the process for MassDOT to acquire the land, including requiring an independent appraisal of the fair market value and value in use of the parcels, as well as requiring MassDOT to pay the greater of the fair market value or the value in proposed use, or to compensate the Commonwealth by transferring land or funding to the DCR equal to or greater than the appraised value. The bill also stipulates that any monetary payments made as a result of the conveyances must be deposited in the Conservation Trust, and that MassDOT must assume all costs associated with executing the conveyances.

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Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 184 of the Acts of 2018 (on 08/09/2018)

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