DCR Launches 7th Annual Great Park Pursuit: Outdoor Fun for Families

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced  a series of free family activities in Massachusetts state parks that will take place throughout the summer as part of the 7th annual “Great Park Pursuit.” You can learn more about the programming here and register your family team here.  Teams will participate in six self-designed programs to accommodate each team’s …

Daly Field Hearing, May 30

Passing on a notice from the Department of Conservation and Recreation:  Department of Conservation a­nd Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts LISTENING SESSION DALY FIELD COMPLEX LEASING & RENOVATION PROPOSAL Thursday, May 30, 2013 Community Rowing Boathouse 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 6:30pm to 8:00pm  At this meeting, DCR will hear from community residents on their interests …

H826, An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks

TO:         Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:          H826, An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks  DATE:      May 7, 2013  I write regarding House 826, the so-called “sunshine” bill. The goal of the legislation is very important — to prevent cherished park lands from becoming shadowy and windy …