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Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to immediately dispose of certain state-owned property, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to transfer the care and control of all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "A", together with the buildings thereon, in the town of Westborough, to the division of fisheries and wildlife for said division's regional offices, wildlife management area purposes or any other related purposes. This transfer of control shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, and may include, as appropriate, conservation or agricultural conservation restrictions.

Said Parcel "A" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the easterly side of Milk Street, said point being the northwesterly corner of the premises described herein. Thence northeasterly by land now or formerly of Charles D. Cobb 260 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 700 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1500 feet, more or less, to a point which is the northeasterly corner of the premises. Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2400 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 600 feet, more or less, to a point of land now or formerly of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. Thence northeasterly 50 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly 135 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly 83 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly 737 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly 486 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly 116 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly 360 feet, more or less, to a point. The last seven courses being by land of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. Thence northeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 270 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly 280 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly 500 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly 150 feet, more or less, to a point. The last three courses being by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thence southwesterly 200 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly line of Milk Street. Thence northwesterly by the easterly line of Milk Street 900 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "A" contains approximately eighty acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan", as referenced hereafter, dated June 25, 1986, which is on file with the division of capital planning and operations. The precise configuration of Parcel "A" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan to be prepared for the site, as provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 2. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to transfer the care and control of all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "B", together with the building thereon, in the town of Westborough, to the department of environmental management for said department's administrative office and storage purposes or other related purposes. This transfer of control shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, and may include, as appropriate, provision for shared use of the parcel and any facilities thereon, for similar purposes, with other state agencies.

Said Parcel "B" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Oak Street, said point being the northeasterly corner of the premises described herein and the northwesterly corner of Parcel "J", which is now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thence southwesterly along Parcel "J" 260 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of Elizabeth D. George. Thence northwesterly by land now or formerly of George 285 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly by land now or formerly of George 120 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Parcel "G") 100 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly by land now or formerly of the County of Worcester 450 feet, more or less, to a point on the southerly side of Oak Street. Thence easterly by the southern side of Oak Street 355, more or less, feet to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "B" contains approximately two acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "B" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 3. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to transfer the care and control of all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "C", together with the buildings thereon, in the town of Westborough, to the department of environmental quality engineering for said department's office, laboratory, and garage facilities or any other related purpose. This transfer of control shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "C" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Park Street Extension, said point being approximately 240 feet from the intersection of the northerly side of Oak Street and the easterly side of Park Street. Thence northerly along the easterly line of Park Street Extension approximately 220 feet to a point. Thence westerly by Parcel "1.(2)" 220 feet, more or less to a point. Thence southwesterly continuing by Parcel "1.(2)" 195 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly continuing by Parcel "1.(2)" 140 feet, more less, to a point at land now or formerly of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. Thence northerly along a drive by land now or formerly of the Massachusetts Technology Corporation 430 feet, more or less, to point. Thence northeasterly by land now or formerly of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation 256 feet, more or less to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 600 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the northeast corner of the premises. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Westborough 950 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence westerly 280 feet by Parcel "M", more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "C" contains approximately thirteen acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "C" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan.

If said department does not need all or a portion of this parcel for the purposes described above, then the deputy commissioner is authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to transfer to another state agency or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, to an individual or entity all or part of Parcel "C" for recreational, residential or educational purposes that are compatible with the other uses specified in the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 4. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to transfer the care and control of all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "D", in the town of Westborough, to the trial court of the commonwealth for said court parking purposes. This transfer of control shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "D" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Milk Street and the northerly line of Oak Street, said point being the southwesterly corner of the premises. Thence easterly along the northerly line of Oak Street 460 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 310 feet, more or less, to a point at the easterly side of Milk Street. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of Parcel "H" 310 feet to a point. Thence southerly 360 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "D" contains approximately two and one-half acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "D" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 5. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, a certain parcel of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "E", commonly known as the Nathan Fisher House, in the town of Westborough, to said town for historic preservation and public education purposes. This conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, including, but not limited to, a preservation restriction in perpetuity with the Massachusetts historical commission, and the condition that the property shall revert to the commonwealth if it is no longer used for the aforementioned purposes.

Said Parcel "E" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Route 9 and the easterly line of Park Street, said point being the southwesterly corner of the premises. Thence easterly along the northerly line of Route 9, 500 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Parcel "L"). Thence northerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 300 feet, more or less, to a point on the southerly line of Oak Street. Thence westerly along Oak Street 230 feet, more or less, to a point at Parcel I.(1). Thence southerly by land of Parcel I.(1) 100 feet, more or less, to a point; thence westerly along the southerly boundary of Parcel I.(1) 200 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly line of Park Street; thence southerly along the easterly line of Park Street 165 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "E" contains approximately three and one-tenth acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "E" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 6. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "F", in the town of Westborough, to said town for municipal nursery and public works purposes. This conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, including the condition that the property shall revert to the commonwealth if it is no longer used for the aforementioned purposes.

Said Parcel "F" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly of the Town of Westborough, said point also being the southwesterly corner of the premise described herein. Thence northerly by Parcel "C" 450 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 750 feet to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of the Town of Westborough 600 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "F" is triangular in shape and contains approximately three and one-tenth acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "F" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 7. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "G", in the town of Westborough, for residential purposes. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "G" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Route 9, said point being the southeasterly corner of the premises herein described. Thence westerly by the northerly line of Route 9, 128 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of Agnes P. Tomlin. Thence northerly by land now or formerly of Tomlin 100 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of Tomlin 330 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly side of Milk Street. Thence northerly by the easterly line of Milk Street 410 feet to a point of land now or formerly of Glendonna A. Nourse. Thence easterly by land now or formerly of Nourse 363 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of Elizabeth D. George. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of George 185 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence easterly by land now or formerly of George 83 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of George 310 feet, more or less to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "G" contains approximately six acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "G" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen. The Westborough Housing Authority shall have the right of first refusal in the disposition of this property, and preference shall be given to proposals which include mixed income housing.

SECTION 8. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "H", in the town of Westborough, for residential purposes. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "H" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Milk Street, said point being the southwesterly corner of the premises described herein. Thence northerly by the easterly side of Milk Street 640 feet to a point at the easterly line of Milk Street and the discontinued layout of Oak Street. Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation 690 feet, more or less, to a point at Parcel "D". Thence southwesterly by the northerly line of Parcel "D", 310 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "H" contains approximately two and one-half acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "H" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen. The Westborough Housing Authority shall have the right of first refusal in the disposition of this property, and preference shall be given to proposals which include mixed income housing.

SECTION 9. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of two parcels of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "I.(1)" and "I.(2)", in the town of Westborough, to an individual or entity providing residential treatment, rehabilitation, and education programs. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "I.(1)" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point at the intersection of the southerly line of Oak Street and the easterly line of Park Street, said point being the northwesterly corner of the premises described herein. Thence southeasterly along the southerly line of Oak Street 240 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Parcel E) 100 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence westerly along the northerly line of Parcel E, 200 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly line of Park Street; thence northerly along the easterly line of Park Street 175 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "I.(2)" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point at the intersection of the westerly line of Park Street and the northerly line of Oak Street, said point being the southeasterly corner of the premises described herein. Thence northwesterly along the northerly line of Oak Street 750 feet, more or less, to a point at the land now or formerly of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. Thence northeasterly along the last described land 245 feet to a point. Thence southeasterly along land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 140 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly along the last named land 195 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence easterly along land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 220 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the northeasterly corner of the premises, the last three lines being by Parcel "C". Thence southerly along the easterly line of Park Street Extension 460 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "I.(1)" contains approximately seven-tenths acres of land, and said Parcel "I.(2)" contains approximately four acres of land. Both parcels are shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "I.(1)" and "I.(2)" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 10. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "J", in the town of Westborough, to an individual or entity for recreational, educational and civic purposes. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "J" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point at the intersection of the northerly line of Route 9 and the westerly line of Park Street said point being the southeasterly corner of the premises herein described. Thence westerly along the northerly line of Route 9 approximately 940 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of Elizabeth D. George. Thence northerly by land now or formerly of George 550 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly by Parcel "B" 260 feet, more or less, to a point on the southerly line of Oak Street. Thence southeasterly along Oak Street 700 feet, more or less, to a point at the intersection of the southerly line of Oak Street and the westerly line of Park Street. Thence southerly along the easterly line of Park Street 350 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "J" includes approximately eleven acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "J" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 11. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, and the buildings thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "K" in the town of Westborough, to an individual or entity for recreational, educational, civic or residential purposes. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said parcel "K" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Milk Street at the northwesterly corner of land of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. Thence southeasterly by land of the Corporation 400 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly by land of the Corporation 260 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northeasterly by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 270 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence northwesterly by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 280 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southwesterly by land by the Commonwealth land 500 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southeasterly by the Commonwealth land 100 feet to a point. Thence southwesterly by the Commonwealth land 180 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly line of Milk Street. Thence southeasterly along the easterly line of Milk Street 130 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "K" includes approximately six and one-half acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "K" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided in section fifteen.

SECTION 12. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to lease for a term of up to thirty years or convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "L", in the town of Westborough, for municipal, agricultural or open space use. This lease or conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe.

Said Parcel "L" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Route 9, said point being the southeasterly corner of the premises described herein and the southeasterly corner of Parcel E. Thence easterly along the northerly line of Route 9, 125 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of Robert McGoldrick. Thence northerly by land now or formerly of McGoldrick 300 feet, more or less, to a point on the southerly line of Oak Street. Thence westerly along Oak Street 145 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 300 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel "L" includes approximately nine-tenths acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "L" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 13. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, all or a portion of a certain parcel of land, and the building thereon, hereinafter referred to as Parcel "M", in the town of Westborough, to said town for municipal public works purposes. This conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, including the condition that the property shall revert to the commonwealth if it is no longer used for the aforementioned purposes.

Said Parcel "M" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly line of Park Street Extension, said point being approximately 240 feet from the intersection of the northerly line of Oak Street and the easterly line of Park Street and the northwesterly corner of the premises described herein. Thence easterly by Parcel "C", 280 feet, more or less, to a point at land now or formerly of the Town of Westborough. Thence southerly by land now or formerly of the Town of Westborough 100 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence westerly by land now or formerly of the Town of Westborough 300 feet, more or less, to a point on the westerly line of Park Street extension. Thence northerly by Parcel C, 120 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning.

Said Parcel "M" includes approximately seventy-five one hundredths acres of land, and is shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Lyman School Disposition Plan". The precise configuration of Parcel "M" shall be described in a land survey accompanying the master plan provided for in section fifteen.

SECTION 14. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to convey by an easement approved as to form by the attorney general, a certain parcel of land to the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation for drainage and utility purposes. This conveyance of an easement shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, in consultation with the division of fisheries and wildlife.

Said Parcel "V" is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point at the northeasterly corner of "Drainage Easement 'R'" at other land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, thence running

N 70 44 26 E 230.00 feet, more or less, to a point, thence turning and running;

N 36 24 05 E 44.32 feet, more or less, to a point, thence turning and running;

S 19 15 34 E 45.00 feet, more or less, to a point, thence turning and running;

S 70 44 26 E 265.00 feet, more or less, to a point, thence turning and running;

N 29 43 04 W 20.06 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said course being by "Drainage Easement 'R'" and other land now or formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The above described land contains five thousand seven hundred and seventy-three square feet, more or less, and is shown as "Drainage Easement 'V'" on a plan of land entitled, "Easement Plan of Land in Westborough, Massachusetts", and recorded at the Worcester district registry of deeds, in the county of Worcester Plan Book No. 548, Plan No. 69.

SECTION 15. The division of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized to prepare a master plan, requests for proposals, and disposition documents, including, but not limited to, hiring planning, real estate, and legal consultants to prepare site plans, surveys, appraisals, site studies and environmental impact reports, if required, to determine the guidelines for the disposition and development of parcels described in sections one to fourteen, inclusive. Said master plan shall include a property description and site plan showing the boundary of parcels available for disposition, narrative and graphic presentation of the characteristics of the land and buildings, recommended uses of the Lyman school property, and development guidelines that will be incorporated into requests for proposals and property disposition agreements. An analysis of the value of the land and buildings shall be prepared as part of the master plan. Upon completion and at least thirty days before adoption of the master plan, the deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations shall submit a copy of said master plan to the joint legislative committee on state administration, the house and senate committees on ways and means, and the inspector general. Following adoption of the master plan and pursuant to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, the deputy commissioner shall solicit and select development proposals and negotiate and execute land disposition instruments based on the requirements of this act and the development guidelines adopted in the master plan.

SECTION 16. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized to retain or grant rights of way or easements across property described in sections one to thirteen, inclusive, of this act, or to convey such property as needed for roadways or road improvements to the Massachusetts and Westborough departments of public works.

SECTION 17. The deputy commissioner of capital planning and operations is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of sections forty E to forty J, inclusive, of chapter seven of the General Laws, to convey by a deed approved as to form by the attorney general, a certain parcel of land that is currently part of Westborough state hospital, situated on the southeasterly side of Lyman street, in the town of Westborough, to said town for active and passive public recreational and conservation purposes. This conveyance shall be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the deputy commissioner shall prescribe, in consultation with the department of mental health. Said parcel is bound and described as follows:

Beginning at a point 500 feet, more or less, southeasterly from a cement bound in the southeasterly line of Lyman Street; Thence easterly bounding on the north by land of Zaniboni and the Town of Westborough a distance of 390 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence southeasterly bounding on the east by land of the Town of Westborough 270 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence southwesterly bounding on the south by land of Spinola, Harrington, and Chase 1760 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence northerly bounding on the west by land of the Town of Westborough, McDonald, Donovan, Trip, Furbish, Healy, Lawrence, Serafin, Suter, McGurk and Westborough state hospital a distance of 1950 feet, more or less to the point of beginning.

Said parcel includes approximately fourteen acres of land, such precise configuration more particularly shown in a plan entitled: "Plan of Land in Westborough, Mass. Owner: Westborough State Hospital, Scale: 1" = 200', Dated: March 4, 1986, Prepared By: Guerard Survey Co. and Associates, 11 Summer Street, Westborough, Mass. 01581".

SECTION 18. Nothing in sections one to thirteen, inclusive, shall be construed as superseding the authorization contained in chapter four hundred and five of the acts of nineteen hundred and eighty-four.