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S 2128

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 9 co-sponsors

DCAMM may transfer a Brookfield state parcel to Mary Faugno-Wiles in exchange for another parcel or cash, with independent appraisals and IG review.

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Bill Summary · S 2128

Summary — S.2128 (2025) — An Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield

Note on inconsistencies: the bill text below names the measure the “Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2025” but the substantive text is a Massachusetts state-law local land conveyance authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to transfer a parcel in Brookfield to a private individual. The summary that follows is based on the bill text provided.

Purpose

Authorize DCAMM, in consultation with the Department of State Police, to convey a specific parcel of state-owned land in Brookfield to Mary Faugno‑Wiles in exchange for other land and/or payment of any difference in fair market value, subject to appraisal and Inspector General review.

Key provisions

  • Authorization: Notwithstanding chapter 7C, sections 32–37 (and other laws to the contrary), DCAMM may convey to Mary Faugno‑Wiles a parcel of about 35,000 square feet shown on the “Plan of Land at 14 Mill Street” (dated March 23, 2021; Summit Engineering & Land Survey, Inc.). That plan is to be placed on file with DCAMM. Conveyance may include additional conditions/restrictions set by DCAMM in consultation with State Police.
  • Consideration/exchange: As consideration, Ms. Faugno‑Wiles shall convey to DCAMM a parcel on South Maple Street of about 38,000 square feet (or other land/interest DCAMM deems appropriate).
  • Cash payment if values differ: Ms. Faugno‑Wiles must pay the difference between the full and fair market values of the two parcels. If the South Maple parcel exceeds the Mill Street parcel in value, the Commonwealth owes nothing to Ms. Faugno‑Wiles.
  • Appraisals and oversight:
    • DCAMM will determine fair market value using independent appraisals it commissions.
    • Appraisal(s) must be submitted to the Inspector General for review and approval, including methodology review.
    • The Inspector General’s report and the appraisals must be filed with DCAMM, which must provide copies to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight at least 15 days before executing transfer documents.
  • Financial handling: Any consideration (cash) paid by Ms. Faugno‑Wiles to the Commonwealth shall be deposited into the General Fund.
  • Transaction costs: Ms. Faugno‑Wiles (or successors/assigns) shall be responsible for all costs DCAMM deems necessary to complete the conveyance (appraisals, surveys, deed preparation, recording/filing fees, etc.).

Who is affected

  • Directly: the Commonwealth (DCAMM), the Department of State Police (consultation role), Mary Faugno‑Wiles (as transferee and grantor), and potentially successors/assigns of Ms. Faugno‑Wiles.
  • Indirectly: town of Brookfield (local land ownership configuration), local taxpayers (through transfer of state property and General Fund receipts), and relevant legislative oversight committees.

Procedural/timeline aspects & current status

  • Bill introduced 2025-01-09 in the Massachusetts Senate (Senate Docket No. 229 / S.2128).
  • Requires DCAMM to provide appraisals and Inspector General review to legislative committees at least 15 days before execution of transfer documents.
  • Legislative actions in the record show referral, committee reporting, and that the measure is reported and committed to Finance as of 2025-03-24 (and later committee activity noted through July 2025). Final execution of conveyance would occur only after the required appraisals, IG review, and the statutory exchange/payment steps are completed.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Transfers a small state parcel into private ownership while acquiring a different parcel for the Commonwealth (or payment), enabling DCAMM and State Police to reshape holdings in Brookfield.
  • Requires independent appraisals and IG methodological review, adding transparency to the valuation.
  • Places transaction costs on the private party and directs any cash payment to the General Fund.
  • Allows DCAMM to prescribe additional conditions, giving the Commonwealth flexibility to protect public interests (e.g., restrictions, easements).

If you want, I can extract the exact plan and deed references, prepare a short timeline of legislative actions, or draft questions stakeholders (town officials, DCAMM, or legislators) might ask before the conveyance is executed.

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

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