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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority authorized to provide sewer services to a Foxborough parcel

Original title: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough

Last action · September 17, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony OnlySponsors: Paul Feeney and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is authorized to provide sewer services to a specific parcel of land located in the town of Foxborough.

Why it matters

Expands wastewater infrastructure options for a designated property within the town limits through regional authority services.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Gains the legal authorization to extend sewer services to the specified parcel in Foxborough.

Directly affected

Property owners of the specified Foxborough parcel

Become eligible to receive wastewater services from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which property does this bill affect?
The bill applies to a certain parcel of land located in the town of Foxborough.
Which agency is authorized to provide services under this bill?
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is authorized to provide sewer services.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Sep 17, 2026Massachusetts General Court
    Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
  2. Aug 27, 2026House
    House concurred
  3. Aug 13, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
  4. Aug 13, 2026Senate
    Rules suspended
  5. Jul 22, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Michael S. Chaisson, Foxborough, Paul R. Feeney and 1 more
PersonMichael S. Chaisson“Joint petitioner for Senate No. 3267”Map →
locationFoxborough“Town where the parcel of land is located”Map →
PersonPaul R. Feeney“Joint petitioner for Senate No. 3267”Map →
OrganizationMassachusetts Water Resources Authority“Authorized to provide sewer services to the parcel”Map →

Sources

Open source document

malegislature.gov

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