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HD 4715

An Act designating the Weider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell tennis courts

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rob Consalvo

Designates Weider Park tennis courts in Roslindale as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts; DCR must erect and maintain signage honoring Kim O'Connell.

Senate concurred
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Bill Summary · HD 4715

Summary: An Act designating the Weider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell tennis courts (HD 4715)

Overview

HD 4715, introduced May 22, 2025 and subsequently enacted status with the Senate concurring on July 31, 2025, designates the Weider Park tennis courts in Roslindale, Boston, as the Kim O’Connell Tennis Courts. The bill honors Kim O’Connell for her longtime service to the neighborhood. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) would be responsible for implementing the designation through signage.

Purpose and Rationale

  • Create a formal name designation for a specific public recreational facility as a tribute to a community member.
  • Recognize and memorialize Kim O’Connell’s contributions to the Roslindale neighborhood.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Designation
    • The tennis courts located in Weider Park, managed by the DCR, in Roslindale (corner of Dale Street and Sherrin Street, Boston) shall be formally known as the Kim O’Connell Tennis Courts.
  • Section 2: Signage and Maintenance
    • The DCR must erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation, in compliance with DCR standards.

Affected Parties and Location

  • Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
  • Weider Park tennis courts in Roslindale, Boston
  • Residents and users of Weider Park and the Roslindale neighborhood
  • The bill’s sponsors and petitioners (Rep. Rob Consalvo and Sen. Michael Rush, per the petition)

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Filed: May 16, 2025
  • Referred to House Rules: May 22, 2025
  • Reported and referred to Joint Rules, rules suspended, and referred to Environment and Natural Resources: July 17, 2025
  • Senate concurrence: July 31, 2025
  • Bill status: Proposed act that has progressed through standard designation procedures

Implementation and Fiscal Notes

  • The bill does not include an appropriation or explicit funding allocation.
  • Implementation consists of DCR providing and placing signage and ensuring ongoing maintenance according to department standards.
  • No changes to park operations or governance beyond the naming designation and signage requirements.

Notes

  • This measure is a naming designation bill, focusing on recognition and signage rather than creating new programs or altering park services.
  • The designation is specific to the Weider Park tennis courts and does not apply to other facilities.

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

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