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S 2993

An Act changing the name of the Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership to the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts

193rd Legislature (2023-2024) Introduced by Natalie Blais and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of S 2993: Renaming the Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership Purpose and IntentThis bill seeks to change the name of the existing "Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership" to the

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Bill Summary · S 2993

Summary of S 2993: Renaming the Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to change the name of the existing "Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership" to the "Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts." The Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership is a regional planning and land conservation initiative covering portions of Berkshire and Franklin counties in northwestern Massachusetts.

Key Provisions

  • Renames the existing "Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership" to the "Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts" throughout relevant state laws and regulations.
  • Retains the core mission and activities of the partnership, which include regional land use planning, habitat and watershed protection, recreation and tourism development, and economic development initiatives.
  • Maintains the existing governance structure and membership of the partnership, which includes municipal, county, state, federal, and non-profit representatives from the affected region.

Affected Entities

The bill directly impacts the operations and public identity of the regional Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership. More broadly, it affects the municipalities, conservation organizations, businesses, and residents within the partnership's coverage area in northwest Massachusetts.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the Massachusetts State Senate on October 9, 2025.
  • It has been enacted by the state legislature and is currently awaiting the Governor's signature to be signed into law.
  • If signed, the name change will take effect immediately and be reflected in all future activities and communications of the partnership.

Overall, this bill represents a modest but meaningful update to the branding and public identity of an important regional conservation and development initiative in northwestern Massachusetts. The name change is intended to better reflect the partnership's geographic scope and activities beyond just the Mohawk Trail corridor.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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