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Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee (QWAC) Meeting 10/6/2025

100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown , MA 01007

Monday, October 6, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Robinson SP Trail Master Plan Public Listening Session 10/6/2025

Monday, October 6, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Robinson SP Trail Master Plan and solicit public feedback on trail based recreational opportunities at the Park

Charles River Task Force Public Meeting 10/6/2025

Monday, October 6, 2025

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

FY26 Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Proposed Forestry Projects 9/30/25

180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FY26 Quabbin Reservoir Watershed Proposed Forestry Projects Tour 9/29/25

100 Winsor Dam Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007

Monday, September 29, 2025

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee (WRWAC) Meeting 9/18/2025

Rutland Free Public Library, 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543

Thursday, September 18, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

DCR Erving Complex Resource Management Plans Draft Release Public Meeting 9/18/2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR has prepared draft Resource Management Plans for eleven properties in its Erving Complex

FY26 Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Proposed Forestry Projects Tour 9/18/25

180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583

Thursday, September 18, 2025

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Water Supply Protection Trust Meeting 9/18/2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

FY26 Ware River Watershed Proposed Forestry Projects Tour 9/15/25

578 Old Turnpike Road, Oakham, MA 01068

Monday, September 15, 2025

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Walking tour of proposed DCR Watershed Forestry Projects in the Ware River Watershed for FY2025

Charles River Task Force Public Meeting 9/12/2025

Friday, September 12, 2025

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

Harlow House (Ellisville, MA) Public Meeting 9/11/25

Thursday, September 11, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR will discuss the Harlow House, a historic property located in Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth.

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting September 11, 2025

1500 West St., Amherst, MA 01002

Thursday, September 11, 2025

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

September 11, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

DCR Stewardship Council Nominating Committee Meeting September 11, 2025

1500 West St., Amherst, MA 01002

Thursday, September 11, 2025

12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

September 11, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Nominating Committee

Memorial Drive Improvements, Phase III Pre-Construction Informational Meeting 9/9/2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The project team will present the Memorial Drive Phase III construction details and impacts

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting September 5, 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

September 5, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee

DCR Stewardship Council Joint Conservation and Policy Committees Meeting September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

September 2, 2025 meeting of the DCR Policy and Conservation Committees.

DCR Otter River Complex Resource Management Plans Draft Release Public Meeting 8/21/2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has prepared draft Resource Management Plans for the following thirteen properties in its Otter River Complex

Charles River Task Force Public Meeting 8/14/2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

Brook Farm Historic Site RMP Public Meeting 7/31/2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR is holding an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of a Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Brook Farm Historic Site in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood

Head of the Charles Regatta Strategic Plan Public Meeting 7/30/2025

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

DCR will be holding a virtual public meeting to present progress on the Head of the Charles Regatta Strategic Plan

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting July 24, 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

DCR Wachusett Complex Resource Management Plans Draft Release Public Meeting 7/16/2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR has prepared draft RMPs for seven properties in its Wachusett Complex 7/16/2025

Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee (WRWAC) Meeting 7/10/2025

Rutland Council on Aging, 53 Glenwood Road, Rutland, MA 01543

Thursday, July 10, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee (QWAC) Meeting 7/7/2025

100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown , MA 01007

Monday, July 7, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting June 26, 2025

Hingham Shipyard, 28 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA 02043

Thursday, June 26, 2025

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 26, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting June 13, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

June 13, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

DCR Project Shade – Lawrence Riverfront SP Public Meeting 6/11/2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Lawrence Riverfront SP

DCR Stewardship Council Joint Conservation and Policy Committees Meeting June 10, 2025

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

June 10, 2025 joint meeting of the Stewardship Council Conservation and Policy Committees.

DCR Project Shade – Quinsigamond SP - Lake Park Public Meeting 6/9/2025

Monday, June 9, 2025

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Quinsigamond SP - Lake Park

DCR Project Shade – Cochituate SP Public Meeting 6/9/2025

Monday, June 9, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Cochituate SP

DCR Project Shade – Lake Wyola SP Public Meeting 6/4/2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Lake Wyola State Park

DCR Project Shade – Chicopee Memorial SP Public Meeting 6/4/2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Chicopee Memorial State Park

Water Supply Protection Trust Meeting 6/4/2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DCR Project Shade – Pope John Paul II Park Public Meeting 6/2/2025

Monday, June 2, 2025

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Pope John Paul II Park

DCR Project Shade – Constitution Beach State Park Public Meeting 6/2/2025

Monday, June 2, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR shade proposals for Constitution Beach

Centre Street and Walter Street Intersection Pre-Construction Meeting 5/29/2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this pre-construction meeting is to present construction plans for the upcoming intersection work at Centre Street and Walter Street.

Kelly Rink (Jamaica Plain, Boston) Improvements Public Meeting 5/28/2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this project is the Reconstruction of existing DCR Kelly Ice Rink located within Southwest Corridor State Park

Hall Pool (Stoneham) Improvements Public Meeting 5/21/2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this project are upgrades to the Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham.

Rynne Day-Use Site Renovation Project Conceptual Design, Lowell HSP Public Meeting 5/15/2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to present the design concept for the Rynne Day-Use Site Renovation Project.

Clinton Spray Deck Conversion Public Meeting 5/13/2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this project are upgrades to the Philip Weihn Memorial Pool Complex in Clinton

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting May 8, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

May 2, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

Magazine Beach Improvements, Phase 2.2 Pre-Construction Meeting 4/29/2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to present the Magazine Beach Improvements Phase 2.2 Grassy Beach project to the public prior to the start of construction.

DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee Meeting April 29, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

April 29, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

USACE Connecticut River Hydrilla Research and Demonstration Project Public Stakeholder Meeting 4/28/2025

Select Board meeting room #A15, Longmeadow High School (enter via Bliss Road entrance), 535 Bliss Road, MA 01106

Monday, April 28, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee (WRWAC) Meeting 4/17/2025

Rutland Council on Aging, 53 Glenwood Road, Rutland, MA 01543

Thursday, April 17, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Soldiers Field Road at North Beacon Intersection Improvement Public Meeting 4/17/2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This meeting is to present the updated Soldiers Field Road and North Beacon Street Intersection design

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting April 10, 2025

259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton, MA 02356

Thursday, April 10, 2025

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

April 10, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee (QWAC) Meeting 4/7/2025

100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown , MA 01007

Monday, April 7, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Charlesbank Community Pre-Construction Meeting 4/2/2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee (WRWAC) Meeting 3/20/2025

Rutland Free Public Library, 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543

Thursday, March 20, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting March 13, 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

March 13, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

Water Supply Protection Trust Meeting 3/12/2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Martha's Vineyard Commission's Manuel Correllus State Forest Task Force Public Meeting Notice

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Pittsfield Complex Resource Management Plans Public Meeting 2/25/2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR held an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of RMPs locations in DCR’s Pittsfield Complex

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting February 21, 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

February 21, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

POSTPONED: Designated Off-Leash Area at Paul Revere Park 75% Design Public Meeting 2/4/2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR to present the design of an off-leash area at Paul Revere Park in Charlestown

Stewardship Council Policy & Conservation Committee Meeting February 4, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Joint meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy and Conservation Committees.

Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee (WRWAC) Meeting 1/30/2025

Rutland Free Public Library, 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543

Thursday, January 30, 2025

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting January 24, 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

January 24, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

Northern Strand Wayside 25% Design Public Meeting 1/22/2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Second public meeting to present progress on the Northern Strand Wayside project located in Saugus, MA

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

January 16, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

Arborway Improvement Project Preferred Design Alternative Public Meeting 1/14/2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The project team will present the Preferred Alternative for the Arborway Improvement Project

Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee (QWAC) Meeting 1/6/2025

100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown , MA 01007

Monday, January 6, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Farren Playground Design Public Meeting 12/19/2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Public meeting on the redesign of the Farren Playground and the adjacent hardcourts

Memorial Drive Improvements, Phase III 90% Design Public Information Meeting 12/12/2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The project team will present the Memorial Drive Phase III 90% final design

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting December 12, 2024

24 Beacon St., Room 428, Boston, MA 02133

Thursday, December 12, 2024

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

December 12, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting December 6, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

December 6, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee Meeting November 26, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

November 26, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

McMorrow Playground Design Public Meeting 11/21/2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Proposed repairs of the playground, entry area and pathways around the playground to make them more maintainable and increase accessibility

Walden Pond Accessibility Improvements Pre-Construction Meeting 11/18/2024

Monday, November 18, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

An informational meeting and public listening session on upcoming universal access improvements at the Walden Pond Main Beach

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting November 14, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

November 14, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Resource Management Plan Public Meeting 11/13/2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the RMP planning process and to take comments about the Reservation

Toohig Playground Design Public Meeting 11/7/2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the proposed renovations of the playground, basketball court, entry area and pathways.

Manuel Correllus State Forest Pre-Harvest Tour Notice November 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A DCR Forester will be leading a tour of a prepared forest management area, discussing goals and objectives, silvicultural techniques, providing a view of the project area, and explaining how the operation will take place.

DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee Meeting November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

November 5, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting Nov 1, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

November 1, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

Artesani Parking Lot Improvements Project Public Meeting 10/30/2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR will present the conceptual design concepts for improvements to the Artesani Parking Lot

DCR Stewardship Council Meeting October 11, 2024

Friday, October 11, 2024

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

DCR’s Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Public Listening Session 10/10/2024

Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, 100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Thursday, October 10, 2024

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This public listening session aims to hear the concerns of stakeholders and the public regarding the management of the state forest

DCR Blackstone Complex Resource Management Plans Draft Release Public Meeting 10/8/2024

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

DCR has prepared draft resource management plans for the following locations inside the Blackstone Complex: Blackstone River and Canal HSP, Douglas SF, Purgatory Chasm SR, Southern New England Trunkline Trail, Sutton SF, and Upton SF

DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee Meeting October 4, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

October 4, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

Ryan Park and Playground Final Design Public Meeting 10/1/2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the final design for Ryan Park and Playground

Watertown Dam Removal Alternatives Analysis Community Meeting #2 9/25/2024

Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

DCR project team will present information on the preliminary findings of the study and possible future design alternatives for modifications to the dam

DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee Meeting September 24, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

September 24, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

Lowe’s Pond Dam (Oxford, MA) Public Meeting 9/19/2024

Oxford Library, 339 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The final dam and site design will be presented at this pubic meeting, along with information regarding the upcoming construction schedule

Bird Pond Dam (Walpole, MA) Public Meeting 9/17/2024

Walpole Library Community Room, 143 School Street, Walpole, MA 02081

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

MassDCR ODS has conducted hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to evaluate dam repair and removal alternatives, which will be presented at this public meeting.