Authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket islands land bank for the purposes pursuant to its legislation and/or to the Sconset Trust, Inc. For open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes

The bill allows the town of Nantucket to transfer control of certain land parcels from the town's Conservation Commission to the Select Board. This land can then be conveyed to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank and the Sconset Trust, Inc. for open space, conservation, and passive recreation purposes. The land involved includes specific parcels such as 35 Grove Lane and portions of Low Beach Road.

MA H4523 is a house bill in the Massachusetts 194th General Court, sponsored by Thomas Moakley (D), currently “Introduced” since September 15, 2025.

We track 6,558 Massachusetts bills this session, 20 of them sponsored by Thomas Moakley.

Supporters argue this bill promotes land conservation and community benefit in Nantucket by facilitating the transfer of land to organizations committed to preserving open spaces for public enjoyment and environmental stewardship. It reflects a collaborative effort between local government and conservation bodies to maintain Nantucket's natural beauty and ecological health.

Critics of the bill might claim it sets a concerning precedent for altering land designation, potentially paving the way for future developments that could disrupt local ecosystems. Some might argue that the transfer of public lands, even for conservation purposes, should be scrutinized to ensure it serves the long-term interest of all residents.