AN ACT ENABLING THE MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE ROADS IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Notwithstanding section 6N of chapter 40 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the city of Gloucester may appropriate and expend public funds for the maintenance, repair and improvement of private roads if the private road:
(i) serves not less than 10 residential properties that contribute property tax revenue to the city of Gloucester;
(ii) is a connector street between 2 roads;
(iii) leads to a place of interest open to the public including, but not limited to, a community, recreational or multi-use commercial venue, facility or location;
(iv) is not maintained by a developer or private entity under an agreement or covenant requiring such maintenance; and
(v) is primarily used as a through street by non-abutting property owners.
Approved, May 8, 2026.