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H 3711

An Act designating Marshfield the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick Kearney

Designates Marshfield as the home of Daniel Webster and Edward Winslow; directs MassDOT to erect and maintain a Route 3 marker recognizing Marshfield’s historic ties.

Read second and ordered to a third reading
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Bill Summary · H 3711

Bill Summary: H.3711 - An Act designating Marshfield the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow

Purpose

This bill designates Marshfield, Massachusetts, as the home of historical figures Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow by directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to erect and maintain a commemorative marker along major Route 3 corridors.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: directs MassDOT’s Highway Division to erect and maintain a suitable marker on Route 3N and Route 3S identifying the Town of Marshfield as the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow. The marker must comply with MassDOT standards.
  • Section 2: contains an emergency preamble declaring that the act’s immediate enactment is necessary for the preservation of the public convenience, making the act effective upon enactment.

Effected Parties and Impacts

  • MassDOT/Highway Division: Responsible for design, erection, and ongoing maintenance of the marker in compliance with department standards.
  • Town of Marshfield and local/history enthusiasts: Recognized for commemorating Marshfield’s historical association with Daniel Webster and Edward Winslow.
  • General public and travelers on Route 3N/3S: Provided with a marker highlighting local historical figures and Marshfield’s place in Massachusetts history.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Senate and House Committee on Transportation on February 27, 2025; Senate concurred that same day.
  • Related activity: A similar measure was filed in the previous session (House No. 3356 of 2023-2024).
  • Hearing: Scheduled for November 4, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in hearing room A-2.

Administrative and Fiscal Considerations

  • Funding: The bill does not specify an appropriation; MassDOT would be responsible for the costs of erecting and maintaining the marker under existing departmental standards.
  • Compliance: Marker must meet MassDOT marker standards, which may involve specifications for design, materials, placement, and ongoing maintenance.

Additional Context

  • The bill is a commemorative designation, aligning Marshfield with notable historical figures associated with the town (Daniel Webster as a Massachusetts senator and Edward Winslow as a 17th-century governor). It follows similar prior proposals seen in earlier sessions.

If you’d like, I can add a brief historical note on Daniel Webster and Edward Winslow to provide readers with context about why Marshfield is associated with these figures.

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

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