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H4483

Authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield

Introduced·8/21/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes the release of certain land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield for transportation project.

This bill allows the release of specific land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield to facilitate the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's rehabilitation of Upper Road over the Deerfield River. The bill requires the town of Deerfield to convey certain land to the Commonwealth for conservation purposes as compensation. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will cover all costs related to the engineering, surveys, appraisal, and other expenses necessary for the conveyance. The conservation restriction will remain in effect except for the released portion.

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Calendar

Oct 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing

History

Jul 29

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5614

Jul 29

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jul 29

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending