HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1476        FILED ON: 1/20/2011

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1166

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Walter F. Timilty

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act authorizing the lease of certain parcels of land to the town of Milton.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Walter F. Timilty

7th Norfolk

1/20/2011


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1476        FILED ON: 1/20/2011

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1166

By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Walter F. Timilty authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to enter into a lease agreement for certain parcels of land in the town of Milton.  Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

 

[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 846 OF 2009-2010.]

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the Year Two Thousand Eleven

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An Act authorizing the lease of certain parcels of land to the town of Milton.

 

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

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Milton, by the Department of Parks and Recreation, for certain parcels of land currently under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, more commonly known as Houghton’s Pond Ball Fields located off Blue Hill River Road in the town of Milton.  Said land consists of the playing fields including four tennis courts and three baseball/softball diamonds and including the existing adjacent parking area.  The term of said lease agreement shall be for not less than ten (10) years, with an option to renew for up to ten (10) additional years.  The Town of Milton shall pay a nominal consideration in the amount of one ($1.00) dollar.  All costs, fees and expenses relating to the care and maintenance for such property shall be paid in full by the lessee.