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MA H4643

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

House Committee on Ways and Means

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to convey approximately 12,500 square feet of state-owned land in Stoneham to Wakefield Investments, Inc., a parcel originally taken for highway purposes in 1958 under Highway Layout 4724

  • The land (a portion of Parcel 2-31) is landlocked and abuts the buyer's property at 100 Maple Street; conveyance supports reconstruction of an I-93 northbound off-ramp to Montvale Avenue and Maple Street

  • Sale price must equal full and fair market value based on an independent appraisal reviewed and approved by the Inspector General

  • Wakefield Investments, Inc. bears all costs including engineering, surveys, layout alterations, recording fees, appraisals, and deed preparation

  • Declared an emergency law for immediate effect; requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit the Inspector General's appraisal report to legislative committees at least 15 days before executing the conveyance

Legislative Description

Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Stoneham

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means10/23/2025

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