Massachusetts S3110: An Act designating the Marion Stoddart riverwalk

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 4, 2025:

The accessible trail located along the Oxbow of the Nashua River in the J. Harry Rich State Forest in the Town of Groton shall be designated and known as the Marion Stoddart Riverwalk in recognition of Marion Stoddart’s contributions to restoring the Nashua River, spearheading the passage of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, founding the Nashua River Watershed Association, and inspiring generations to safeguard the river and its surrounding ecosystems through community‑driven conservation education. The Department of Conservation and Recreation shall erect suitable markers bearing such designation in compliance with the standards of the department

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Sponsors

• John Cronin (D, Worcester and Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Margaret Scarsdale (D)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
2. June 18, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
3. June 3, 2026: House concurred
4. February 9, 2026: Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
5. February 9, 2026: Rules suspended
6. September 4, 2025: Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (July 9, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3110?

S3110 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating the Marion Stoddart riverwalk.

What is the status of S3110?

In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S3110?

John Cronin (D, Worcester and Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S3110?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3110