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SD 410

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan memorial bridge

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Peter Durant and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the Route 140 bridge over Keyes Brook in East Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge, with MassDOT erecting a commemorative marker.

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Bill Summary · SD 410

Summary: SD 410 — An Act designating a bridge in Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge

What the bill would do

  • Designates a specific bridge in Princeton, Massachusetts as the “Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge.”
  • Applies to the bridge on Route 140 in East Princeton, over Keyes Brook, identified as bridge number P16017.
  • Requires the designation to be reflected on signage and markers, subject to the Department of Transportation’s standards.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: designation
    • The Route 140 bridge over Keyes Brook (P16017) in East Princeton shall be named the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge.
  • Section 2: signage and marker
    • The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) shall erect and maintain a suitable marker bearing the designation in compliance with MassDOT standards.
  • Section 3: effective date
    • The act takes effect upon passage.

Who/what is affected

  • Infrastructure: The named bridge (Route 140, East Princeton, over Keyes Brook; bridge P16017) will carry the memorial designation.
  • MassDOT: Responsible for installing and maintaining the commemorative marker and ensuring it conforms to department standards.
  • Local community: Residents and travelers using Route 140 in Princeton will encounter the memorial designation during signage and waypoint navigation.

Process and timeline

  • Legislative tracking:
    • Senate docket: SD 410 (Senate No. 2383)
    • Filed: January 13, 2025
    • Introduced in the 194th General Court (2025-2026)
  • Enactment: The act would become law upon passage by the Legislature and signature (or other constitutional process) by the Governor; there are no separate funding or appropriation provisions within the bill.
  • Implementation timing: Signage/marker installation would occur after the act takes effect, under MassDOT standards.

Context and notes

  • This is a straightforward memorial designation bill with no changes to traffic laws, tolls, or roadway operations beyond the naming and marker installation.
  • The memorial designation honors Captain Christopher J. Sullivan; the bill itself does not specify the criteria for the naming beyond the designation, nor any associated commemorative events.

If you’d like, I can add a concise comparison to similar memorial designation bills or map the exact location (Route 140, East Princeton) for a quick reference.

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

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