MassachusettsScituate could sell or lease school land for food pantry
Scituate’s select board would be allowed to transfer part of the Cushing Elementary School site to the Scituate Food Pantry through a sale or long lease.
What it does
Scituate’s select board could sell part of the Cushing Elementary School property, or lease it for up to 50 years, for the Scituate Food Pantry to operate there.
Argument forA sale or long lease could give the food pantry a stable place to operate and plan its services.
Argument againstSelling part of a school site could leave the town with less land for future school needs.
More detail
Scituate’s select board would be allowed to sell or lease part of the school property to Scituate Food Pantry, Inc. The permission covers portions of the Cushing Elementary School property at 1 Aberdeen Drive identified in the bill’s property records. The property must house and operate the food pantry. The board would choose terms it considers best for the town, despite conflicting state or local laws. A lease could last up to 50 years. If enacted, the permission would take effect upon passage.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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