Massachusetts House Bill H4175

Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 8/7/23
• Refer: 8/7/23
• Refer: 11/8/23
• Refer: 4/1/24
• Engrossed: 5/20/24

Caption

Designating a the Greatest Neighborhood Park, in the city of Boston, as the “Jim Campano Park"

Impact

The enactment of H4175 would not only honor the memory of Jim Campano but also serve to enhance community pride and preservation of local heritage. By officially designating the park, it signifies the value placed on local leadership and service within the community. This act may encourage similar recognitions of local figures in other neighborhoods and create a trend of honoring community engagement through public spaces.

Summary

House Bill H4175 proposes to designate a neighborhood park located in the West End of Boston as the 'Jim Campano Park'. This bill is an acknowledgment of Jim Campano's longstanding commitment and contributions to the West End neighborhood, particularly as the founder and active member of the West End Museum, the West Ender Newsletter, and the Old West End Housing Corporation. The bill seeks to formalize this recognition through the establishment of suitable markers that reflect the new designation.

Contention

While the bill's intent is largely positive and seeks to recognize an individual who contributed significantly to community development, this type of designation can sometimes face opposition regarding the allocation of public resources for signage and markers. However, such matters usually come down to community support and the perceived value of honoring local figures. Discussions around this bill may involve considerations of how honorific designations can be implemented without detracting from budgetary priorities in the city.