An Act relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow communities to use existing preservation funds for coastal infrastructure projects. Specifically, it permits up to 10 percent of these funds to be spent on beach nourishment, dune restoration, and seawall maintenance in coastal towns that adopt the act. The change directly affects local governments in coastal areas by expanding the types of public works they can finance with current preservation resources. By removing a specific word and adding new language to the state code, the legislation creates a clearer legal pathway for investing in shoreline protection without requiring new funding sources.