Brockton could move Keith Field land toward sale upon acceptance

Brockton’s school committee could declare the listed land surplus, meaning no longer needed, and the city council could transfer control of Lot 1. The surplus declaration covers Lot 1 on the recorded May 29, 2026, Keith Field plan and the access and utility area on the May 15, 2026, plan. The council could transfer control for any lawful city purpose, including to allow a sale or other transfer of ownership. The authority would apply despite the cited provision of a 1920 law. These powers would take effect upon acceptance of the act.

Brockton’s city council could sell or otherwise transfer an easement, meaning rights to use land for access and utilities. The rights cover the access and utility area shown on Kenneth Conte’s May 15, 2026, plan and described in its accompanying boundary document. This authority would apply despite the cited 1920 law or other conflicting laws. This power would take effect upon acceptance of the act.