H 2355 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to acquire property in the town of Bernardston

HD 1745 authorizes the town of Northfield to acquire a specific 3.018-acre parcel of land in Bernardston (located at 546 Northfield Road) for municipal purposes, including a public safety facility. The bill permits Northfield to obtain this property through purchase, gift, or eminent domain, overriding conflicting laws. The property is described in legal documents as "Lot 2" on a 2001 survey plan. This bill directly affects Northfield's ability to expand municipal infrastructure and Bernardston property owners through potential acquisition.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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