By Mr. Loscocco of Holliston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Paul J. P. Loscocco for legislation to assist the town of Hopkinton for security and other costs incurred due to the annual commencement of the Boston Marathon and also for use of the Hopkinton State Park.  Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Paul J. P. Loscocco

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act to assist the town of Hopkinton relative to security and other certain costs incurred on account of the Boston Marathon and Hopkinton State Park. .

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary or any regulations promulgated thereunder, a surcharge of one Dollar shall be added to the amount of each fee charged and collected from time to time for admission to and parking in the Hopkinton State Park, so-called, and the entire proceeds collected as a result of the imposition of said surcharge shall be remitted, at least quarterly, to the treasurer for the town of Hopkinton to be held by the treasurer and used to defray the municipal costs and expenses directly or indirectly incurred from time to time by said town on account of said State Park, including but not limited to increased police and other security, public safety, and sanitation costs, as well as on account of the annual commencement of the so-called Boston Marathon in said town, and on account of such other related municipal costs and expenses determined necessary and appropriate by said town.