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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 3230: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3230) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes DOT to acquire land for transportation infrastructure projects, directly advancing road and transit development.90% confidence
Barry Finegold (D)
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 5, 2026

H 5620: An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

This bill directs the governor to limit civil immigration enforcement activities within nonpublic areas of state-owned buildings and properties, unless required by federal law or specific state programs. It requires the creation of multilingual guidelines for state agencies, private organizations, and schools on how to verify the authority of immigration officers and handle related interactions. Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general to file civil lawsuits against any law enforcement officer who violates specific federal statutes regarding immigration enforcement.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability and protects civil rights by limiting immigration enforcement in state buildings and requiring verification guidelines.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts civil immigration enforcement activities within state buildings and mandates guidelines on verifying officer authority, limiting state cooperation.85% confidence
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 5, 2026

H 5492: An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land in the town of Billerica for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path

This bill authorizes the town of Billerica to transfer control of three specific land parcels to the town's select board for use as part of the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. The legislation allows the town's conservation commission to hand over these properties, which are currently used for natural resource and watershed protection, to a group that manages recreational trails. By making this change, the town can better facilitate the development and maintenance of the bike path while ensuring the land remains dedicated to public recreation. The act applies only to the town of Billerica and does not affect other municipalities or private entities.
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 5, 2026

H 5467: An Act authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Weston from the Weston conservation commission to the select board

This bill authorizes the Town of Weston to transfer three specific parcels of land currently managed by the conservation commission to the select board for use as water tank sites. In exchange for this transfer, the select board must give a larger, separate parcel of town-owned land back to the conservation commission to maintain open space and conservation goals. The legislation ensures that the conservation commission retains its ability to protect natural areas by receiving additional land as mitigation for the land needed for water infrastructure.
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 5, 2026

H 5463: An Act relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton

This bill authorizes the town of Middleton's conservation commission to modify an existing land protection agreement originally granted by Monastiero Consulting Services, LLC. To resolve a previous violation, the legislation allows for the release of approximately 38,000 square feet of land from the current restriction while simultaneously requiring the town to accept a new conservation restriction on a separate 9.33-acre parcel. This exchange ensures that the total amount of protected land remains unchanged, and the bill mandates that the original landowner covers all associated costs for surveys, legal work, and documentation. Once passed, the original conservation agreement will continue to apply to all remaining land except the specific portion that was released.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a conservation restriction in Middleton, directly protecting natural resources and land.90% confidence
Brad Jones (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 3052: An Act authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes.

Senate, April 13, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2961) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3052).
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 5, 2026

H 4992: An Act authorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey certain parcels of land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne

This bill allows Barnstable County to transfer two specific parcels of land in Bourne (at 0 County Road and 100 Dr. Julius Kelley Lane) to the town of Bourne. The land, currently used for a senior living center, is subject to existing conservation restrictions (document #978,790), Cape Cod Commission approval (Project TR #02051), and a ground lease. The town will assign its conservation restriction to Barnstable County during the transfer to maintain land preservation rules, and the conveyances must happen at the same time. The bill ensures the conservation restriction remains separate from the land ownership change.
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