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 town of Hingham, acting by and through its board of selectmen, may convey a certain parcel of conservation land to be used for housing, recreational and open space purposes. The parcel is shown as lot "A" on a plan entitled "Plan of Lot Old Ward Street Hingham, Mass., Made for Town of Hingham Conservation Commission", dated December 29, 1971, by William W. Perkins, Engineer.

SECTION 2. In consideration of the conveyance authorized in section 1, the town may accept another parcel of land.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.