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H 3790

An Act designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch corner

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kathy LaNatra and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the northwest corner of Congress St. and Washington St. in Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch Corner; MassDOT erects and maintains commemorative markers.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Summary · H 3790

Summary: H.3790 - An Act designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch Corner

Purpose and intent

H.3790 proposes to honor Lavina A. Hatch, a notable early advocate for women’s rights and animal rights, by designating a specific Pembroke, Massachusetts intersection as the “Lavina A. Hatch Corner.” The designation would apply to the northwest corner of the intersection of Congress Street and Washington Street (Routes 53 and 14), at 749 Washington Street, Pembroke.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The specified intersection corner shall be officially designated and known as the Lavina A. Hatch Corner.
  • Erection and maintenance: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is required to erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation, in compliance with MassDOT standards.
  • Location details: Intersection is at Congress Street and Washington Street (Routes 53 and 14) in Pembroke; the northwest corner is the designated site, at 749 Washington Street.

Who/what is affected

  • MassDOT: Responsible for erecting and maintaining the commemorative markers.
  • Town of Pembroke: Acknowledges the designated landmark; potential impact on local signage and historical recognition.
  • General public: Provides a formal historical marker, educating passersby about Lavina A. Hatch and Massachusetts suffrage history.

Background on Lavina A. Hatch

Lavina A. Hatch (1836–1903) was a Pembroke native, political organizer, suffragist, and animal rights activist. She served as a founding member and secretary of the National Woman Suffrage Association of Massachusetts and contributed to the History of Woman Suffrage work with Susan B. Anthony. Hatch also held roles in education and public service, including as a postmistress in East Pembroke and as a community volunteer.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced/referred: February 27, 2025, to the House Committee on Transportation.
  • Related activity: A similar measure (previous session) was filed as House Bill No. 3293 (2023-2024).
  • Current status: Hearing scheduled for November 4, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in hearing room A-2.
  • Additional note: The bill is listed as House Docket No. 2469 (House No. 3790) and is part of the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Bottom line

If enacted, H.3790 would federally and permanently recognize Lavina A. Hatch’s contributions by naming a Pembroke intersection in her honor, with MassDOT placing official markers to commemorate the designation. The bill advances through the Transportation Committee with a scheduled hearing in early November 2025.

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

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