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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna

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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 designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Michael J. Soter

8th Worcester

2/24/2026

Joseph D. McKenna

18th Worcester

2/24/2026

Ryan C. Fattman

Worcester and Hampden

2/26/2026


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By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and McKenna of Sutton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to designate the roundabout at the intersection of state highways Routes 146 and 16 in the town of Uxbridge as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout.  Transportation.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta.

 

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

 The roundabout at the intersection of state highway route 146, exit 6 northbound, and state highway route 16, in the town of Uxbridge shall be designated and known as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain suitable markers, including a memorial stone and plaque at the roundabout bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the town of Uxbridge and the Uxbridge police department to determine the location, design and installation of the memorial stone and plaque at the roundabout.