Petitions regarding railroad grade crossings, 1890-1923.

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Petitions regarding railroad grade crossings, 1890-1923.

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St 1890, c 428 enabled municipal officials or directors of railroad companies to petition Massachusetts Superior Court to abolish or alter railroad grade crossings; a court-appointed commission then made a decision to be confirmed by the court. Series consists of copies of petitions maintained by the state secretary. For related records see: Massachusetts. Treasury Dept. Railroad crossing abolition assessments, 1893-1926 ((M-Ar)2214X)

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