By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4599) of Brian S. Dempsey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Haverhill be authorized to sell a certain parcel of land located in the town of Boxford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Brian S. Dempsey

Barbara A. L'Italien

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In the Year Two Thousand and Eight.

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An Act authorizing the sale of certain land by the city of Haverhill in the town of Boxford

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

SECTION 1. The city of Haverhill may convey to the successful proposer certain city-owned land consisting of approximately 11.4 acres in the town of Boxford located at 0 Lakeshore Road. The land is shown on Boxford Assessors Map 3, Block 1, Lot 5.

SECTION 2. The Consideration for the parcel described in section 1 shall be fair market value of the parcel or the fair market value of its proposed use, whichever is greater, but in no case less than $750,000. Fair market value is to be determined by one or more independent appraisals. The town of Boxford shall have the right of first refusal to purchase the parcel for open space, conservation and passive recreational purposes for the sum of $750,000. This conveyance shall be made in accordance with chapter 30B of the General Laws.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.