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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts authorizes land swap between the state and Mary Faugno-Wiles in Brookfield
Last action · February 17, 2026: New draft (Durant) substituted, see S2958Sponsors: Peter Durant and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts state government is authorized to exchange a 35,000-square-foot parcel of land on Mill Street in Brookfield for a 38,000-square-foot parcel on South Maple Street owned by Mary Faugno-Wiles. Under the measure, independent appraisals will determine market values, with any cash difference paid to the state General Fund, and all transaction costs covered by Faugno-Wiles.
Changes ownership of two specific parcels of real estate in Brookfield through a state-authorized land swap involving private property and state oversight.
Who It Would Affect
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Mary Faugno-Wiles
Executes a land exchange with the commonwealth and assumes responsibility for all associated transaction and appraisal costs.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Exchanges a state-held parcel for a privately held parcel and receives any positive difference in fair market value into the General Fund.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.
Procedural history
8 actions- Feb 17, 2026SenateNew draft (Durant) substituted, see S2958
- Feb 17, 2026SenateRead third
- Feb 17, 2026SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
- Jul 10, 2025SenateRead, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
- Jul 10, 2025SenateBill reported favorably by committee
- Apr 4, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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