Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of chapter 40 of the General Laws relative to the length of certain leases, the town of Natick, acting by and through its board of selectmen, with the prior approval of town meeting, is hereby authorized to lease the land and building located at 13 East Central street in said town, which is known as the Natick town hall for a term not to exceed 50 years.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.