H 771 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to certain property to be used for conservation or recreational purposes

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to reclaim a specific 6,925-square-foot parcel of land in West Roxbury, Boston, for public use. The property is currently bounded by Belgrade Avenue, West Roxbury Parkway, railroad tracks, and the former site of Clay Chevrolet. Once the land is returned to the Commonwealth, it must be designated as open space dedicated to conservation or recreation. The legislation also requires the department to continue maintaining the adjacent land associated with the West Roxbury Parkway.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Edward F. Coppinger
DDemocratic
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10th Suffolk