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MA H4314

Bill

Status

Passed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joan Meschino

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Hingham to change the use of approximately 5.387 acres off Bare Cove Park Drive (Assessor's Map 77, Lot 1) from passive and active recreation to the site of a new Center for Active Living

  • Land is currently under the select board's control for recreational purposes; the change requires legislative approval to override existing use restrictions

  • Requires the town to transfer approximately 6.847 acres at 200 High Street from school committee control to the conservation commission as replacement land

  • Replacement land will be held for conservation purposes under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution

  • Filed on July 18, 2025, with local approval received from the town of Hingham

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2026

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/8/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government7/23/2025

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