Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H3645

Introduced
2/27/25  

Caption

Designating a portion of state highway Route 7A in the town of Lenox as the Ross B. Dindio Memorial highway

Impact

The designation of this highway segment as a memorial highway reflects a growing trend within state laws to provide official recognition to individuals who have made a significant impact within their communities. This law not only serves as a tribute to Dindio but also enhances the visibility of commemorative designations throughout the state. While the bill is relatively straightforward, it symbolizes a state's appreciation for those who have influenced local history, culture, or community spirit.

Summary

House Bill H3645 proposes to designate a portion of state highway Route 7A in the town of Lenox as the Ross B. Dindio Memorial Highway. The bill seeks to honor the memory of Ross B. Dindio by creating a permanent memorial along the highway. By erecting suitable markers, the bill aims to provide a way for the community to remember and acknowledge Dindio's contributions or significance, although the bill does not provide specific details about those contributions in the text itself.

Contention

While generally such bills enjoy broad support as they do not impose new regulations or fiscal burdens, discussions may arise around the costs associated with maintaining the markers. Some legislators may express concerns over ensuring that such bill designations do not distract from significant fiscal issues in transportation funding or road maintenance. Additionally, there may be other local considerations or competing requests for memorial designations that could arise within legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MA H5118

Designating a portion of state highway Route 7A in the town of Lenox as the Ross B. Dindio Memorial highway

MA H4619

Designating a portion of state highway Route 23 west and 41 south in the town of Egremont as the George McGurn memorial highway

MA H4618

Designating a portion of state highway Route 41 in the town of West Stockbridge as the Gene Dellea highway

MA H4617

Designating a portion of state highway Route 7 in the town of Sheffield as the Brigadier-General John G. Barnard highway

MA H3838

Designating a portion of state highway route 28 in the town of Harwich as the Alphonso Palmer Rogers highway

MA S2301

Establishing speed limits on portions of state highway route 28 and Chickatawbut road in the town of Milton

MA H4008

To designate the Route 9 highway bridge between Belchertown and Ware as the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge

MA H4107

Designating a certain overpass in the town of Stoneham as the State Trooper Tamar A. Bucci Memorial Bridge

MA H3415

Authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood

MA H4485

Designating a certain bridge in the town of Harwich as the United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute memorial bridge

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.