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MA H4362

Bill

Status

Passed

11/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

House Committee on Ways and Means

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Westford authorized to release agricultural preservation restrictions on portions of land at 66 Boston Road needed for Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Boston Road rehabilitation project

  • Affected parcels (20-E-1, 20-GR-PUE-2, and 20-PUE-14) are located along the northeasterly side of Boston Road, with original restrictions dating from 1997-1999

  • MassDOT must provide mitigation funding of at least 110% of fair market value or value in use (whichever is greater) to Westford's Community Preservation Fund for acquiring replacement conservation or agricultural land within 3 years

  • All parcels used for construction must be restored to pre-construction condition; MassDOT assumes all costs for engineering, surveys, appraisals, and deed preparation

  • Agricultural preservation restrictions remain in full force and effect on all portions of the land not specifically released under this act

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 75 of the Acts of 2025

11/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Bills in the Third Reading11/19/2025
Ways and Means8/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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