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SD3862 • 2025

An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth

An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth

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Sponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth

An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth By Mr.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth By Mr.
  • Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A.
  • Fernandes for legislation relative to the leasing of the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth.
  • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 Senate

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to the leasing of the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Bill SD.3862

The commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance, in consultation with the commissioner of conservation and recreation, may enter into a 99-year lease with the Town of Plymouth, for the fields and facilities, together with the land and appurtenances of the Pilgrim Memorial Park which is located at 79 Water Street, Plymouth. The 99-year lease may provide for improvements to the field and facilities, together with the land and appurtenances. The 99-year lease executed under this section shall be on terms, conditions and consideration acceptable to the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance, in consultation with the commissioner of conservation and recreation; provided, however, that the 99-year lease shall provide that: (i) the Town of Plymouth shall provide general oversight for land, facilities, fields and appurtenances associated therewith during the term of the 99-year lease; (ii) the Town of Plymouth shall carry comprehensive general liability insurance naming the commonwealth as a co-insured, protecting the commonwealth against all claims for personal injury or property damage arising from or on land and appurtenances associated therewith during the term of the lease; (iii) the Pilgrim Memorial Park shall be accessible to the general public when not in use by permittees; (iv) the Town of Plymouth shall not design or construct any facilities on the parcel without the written approval of the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance and the commissioner of conservation and recreation; (v) the Town of Plymouth shall be responsible for all utility costs, subject to the 99-year lease, and for the general day-to-day maintenance of the Pilgrim Memorial Park; and (vi) the Town of Plymouth shall have sole responsibility for developing rules and regulations and fees for the use of Pilgrim Memorial Park.

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