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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 527 FILED ON: 1/13/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 657
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael F. Rush
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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 relative to Stony Brook Reservation.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Michael F. RushNorfolk and Suffolk 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 527 FILED ON: 1/13/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 657
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of Michael F. Rush for
legislation relative to Stony Brook Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 573 OF 2023-2024.]
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 relative to Stony Brook Reservation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary the department of
2conservation and recreation shall study and make recommendations to restore and maintain
3Stony Brook Reservation located in the city of Boston and town of Dedham. Stony Brook
4Reservation is a historic landmark offering outdoor recreational facilities. Said report shall
5consider the improvements to recreational facilities and the maintenance, and rehabilitation of
6current state-owned land. Said report shall also identify long term expansion and rehabilitation
7of the current Stony Brook Reservation to maximize public use. Said report shall be filed with
8the joint committee on the environment, natural resources and agriculture and the house and
9senate committee on ways and means 90 days after the passage of this act.