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MA S620

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) receives care, custody, and control of flood prevention structures for Town Line Brook and Linden Brook, including tide gates attached to the 107 Cutler Highway bridge in Revere

  • Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) retains responsibility for the Cutler Highway bridge itself, including 8 box culverts built into the bridge and upstream trash racks

  • Both agencies must conduct routine maintenance and inspections at least twice annually on their respective structures, plus handle emergency repairs, reconstruction, and regular repairs as needed

  • DCR must report inspection results within 90 days to MassDOT and to mayors and city council presidents of Malden, Revere, and Everett; officials from these cities may observe DCR maintenance activities

  • Each state agency bears the costs of maintenance, repairs, and inspections for the structures under its control

Legislative Description

Providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2967

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means7/3/2025
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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