SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2549        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Joan B. Lovely

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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 establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”).

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2549        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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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 establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”).

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

Whereas, ENSATS, in an effort to improve safety and provide a secure, efficient means of travel for our community, is proposing the construction of a pedestrian tunnel under Route 62.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled and by

the authority of the same as follows:

Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary, subject to the appropriation of up to $5,000,000, ENSATS shall construct a tunnel to connect the north and south campuses and Danvers Rail Trail, a section of the Massachusetts Rail Trail system. Recognizing a pressing need for student safety, increased accessibility, and congestion reduction, this tunnel shall be of benefit to all persons of the Commonwealth.