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

This bill authorizes the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield, Massachusetts, to enable the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to rehabilitate Upper Road over the Deerfield River. The land, approximately 5.5 acres, is currently under the care of the town of Deerfield and is subject to a conservation restriction. The town must convey other land to the Commonwealth for conservation purposes as mitigation. The bill also includes provisions for appraisal, compensation, and restoration of the affected land.

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

This bill authorizes the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield, Massachusetts, to enable the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to rehabilitate Upper Road over the Deerfield River. The land, approximately 5.5 acres, is currently under the care of the town of Deerfield and is subject to a conservation restriction. The town must convey other land to the Commonwealth for conservation purposes as mitigation. The bill also includes provisions for appraisal, compensation, and restoration of the affected land.