Bill
H 906
Overview: Bill Number: H 906, Title: An Act authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Qui
Overview: Bill Number: H 906, Title: An Act authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy, Status: Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to authorize and direct the director of the Division of Waterways to undertake a dredging project in the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy. The goal is to improve the navigability and accessibility of the harbor, which has been impacted by sedimentation and shoaling over time.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the director of the Division of Waterways to conduct a dredging operation in the Houghs Neck harbor area
- Directs the director to allocate the necessary resources and funding to complete the dredging project
- Specifies that the dredging work should be carried out in a manner that minimizes disruption to the local community and environment
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Residents and businesses in the Houghs Neck area of Quincy, who will benefit from improved harbor accessibility and navigability
- The Division of Waterways, which will be responsible for planning and executing the dredging project
- Potential impacts include enhanced recreational and commercial use of the harbor, as well as improved flood resilience and environmental conditions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a public hearing on April 8, 2025, where stakeholders and interested parties will have the opportunity to provide input
- If the bill is passed and signed into law, the Division of Waterways will need to allocate resources and begin the dredging project in a timely manner
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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