Massachusetts H2358 allows municipalities to spend public funds on maintaining private roads under specific conditions.
Massachusetts H2358 permits municipalities to allocate public funds for maintaining, repairing, and improving private roads. This applies when the road serves at least 100 residential properties contributing property tax revenue, is the primary or sole access for these properties, and has historical significance or longstanding ties to the municipality. The road must not be maintained by a developer or private entity under an agreement. Municipalities must adopt a bylaw or ordinance detailing the conditions, scope, and process for maintenance.
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