Acts and Resolves Passed by the General Court of Massachusetts, in the Year 1872 (Classic Reprint): Together with the Constitution, the Messages of ... of Names of Persons, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Historic Massachusetts laws in a single 1872 edition, with clear language for today’s readers.
This volume compiles Acts and Resolves passed by the General Court of Massachusetts in 1872, including public works, municipal governance, organizational charters, and tax rules. It presents the laws as they were enacted, alongside related constitutional references and official notes.

From city water projects to school charters, the edition offers a window into how the state and localities addressed infrastructure, governance, and community needs in the era. It’s a practical resource for understanding historical legal frameworks and the evolution of Massachusetts policy at the time.

- Learn how Lynn was empowered to source and distribute water from Flax Pond, including land needs, aqueduct construction, and public hydrants.
- See changes to organizational names and estate permissions, such as the Worcester Academy trustees and a church society’s incorporation and holdings.
- Explore how state and county tax bases were established for the decade, including polls and real estate values across counties.
- Review the processes for vesting power in cities and towns, including tolls, landholding rules, and the balance of municipal authority.

Ideal for readers of legal history, state statutes, and 19th‑century Massachusetts governance.

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