HD 4948 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to allow the town of Hingham to use municipal property as the location for a center for active living

This bill permits the town of Hingham to repurpose approximately 5.387 acres of municipal land (currently used for passive/active recreation near Bare Cove Park) into a new "Center for Active Living" facility. In exchange, the town must transfer control of a larger parcel (6.847 acres) from the school committee to the conservation commission for permanent conservation use under state law. The change requires no new taxes or public funding, as it involves swapping existing town-owned properties. The bill directly affects Hingham's land management and future recreational access but does not create new state-level policies or impact residents outside the town.
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