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Council okays Article 97 home‑rule petition to protect James J. O'Neil Park after small land trade for roundabout
Summary
Council approved a notice of dedication and a home‑rule petition enabling Article 97 protection for a parcel of James J. O'Neil Park that will grow slightly after a street/roundabout project removes 77 sq ft and adds a 363 sq ft strip; state executive office reviewed and signaled the trade satisfies Article 97 requirements.
The Lawrence City Council on Aug. 19 approved a notice of dedication and authorized a home‑rule petition to obtain Article 97 protection for a parcel of James J. O'Neil Park, after a small land trade tied to a traffic‑calming roundabout. City staff said construction of a new rotary at Chestnut, Amesbury and Lawrence streets requires removing about 77 square feet from the park while adding roughly 363 square feet along the park…
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