The project team will present preliminary conceptual design options for a new 3.5-acre passive park directly adjacent to a portion of the Leo M. Birmingham Parkway
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Thursday, November 20, 2025
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The DCR project team will present information on the findings of the study and possible future design alternatives for modifications to the dam, including potential removal of the dam
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Monday, November 17, 2025
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces the second of two public hearings for Fall 2025. The third will be held in Spring 2026.
The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces the first of two public hearings for Fall 2025. The third will be held in Spring 2026.
The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Freetown Fall River State Forest trail master plan and solicit public feedback on trail based recreational opportunities at the State Forest
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
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has prepared draft Resource Management Plans for the following thirteen properties in its Otter River Complex
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
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.
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 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
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
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.
We invite you to participate in our first public meeting to help us reflect on and plan for ways to improve the experience of the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR or Regatta)
At this virtual public meeting the project team will present recommendations for the Southwest Corridor Park Action Plan. DCR will incorporate feedback from this meeting into a plan to be shared at a final public meeting in June.
Join the City of Boston Environment Department, City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the MA DCR, and the MWRA to learn about their joint work to design coastal resilience strategies in the areas north and south of Moakley Park
At this virtual public meeting, the DCR project team will present on opening of the pool for the 2024 season, improvement upgrades to the Cass complex, and project and occupancy timelines
Edward J McCormack Bath House at Carson Beach, 165 William J. Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join the City of Boston Environment Department, City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the MA DCR, and the MWRA in person onsite to learn about their joint work to design coastal resilience strategies in the areas north and south of Moakley Park
Due to unforeseen circumstances, DCR will be consolidating the two scheduled Shade Design Standards and Preliminary Design Public Meetings into one meeting hosted on Thursday, February 29th, 6pm – 7:30pm
The upcoming Landry Park Design Public Meeting is being postponed due to an unforeseen delay in the project schedule. DCR anticipates the rescheduled public meeting taking place in early January 2024.
The project team will present the preliminary design plans for the rehabilitation of the Ellis Stone Storehouse at Hemlock Gorge Reservation in Wellesley
The project team will present the design for Draw Seven Park, and review the permitting process currently in progress, as well as the anticipated construction schedule and impacts
DCR will present the initial design concepts for improvements to the Artesani Parking Lot and provide an update on the Everett Street Intersection project
The project team will present the initial goals and scope of work for the Natural Bridge Master Plan and design, as well as information gathered from surveys and site analyses.
Draft Resource Management Plans have been prepared for the following DCR properties: Acushnet Cedar Swamp SR, Berkley SF, Dighton Rock SP, Fall River HSP, Freetown-Fall River SF, Massasoit SP, Raynham SF, Sweets Knoll SP, and Watson Pond SP
Saint Pius X Parish, 101 Wolcott Road, Milton, MA 02186
Monday, July 17, 2023
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Due to the weather forecast, DCR has decided to postpone the upcoming Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study Public Site Visit to Monday, July 17th at 6pm.
DCR is hosting a public meeting to present the final design for the rehabilitation of Lowell Memorial Park after a pause in design due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DCR is hosting a public listening session with the purpose of hearing community input on improvements that can be made to the Ryan Playground and to present proposed plans for a new Wading Pool.
To receive evidence in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 91, § 18A, concerning whether public necessity requires a right of way for public access to Sprague Pond in Boston, Massachusetts.
DCR will present conceptual design options, including a preferred alternative for a recreation facility in the vicinity of the former Allston-Brighton Pool
DCR team for the Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study project will provide an overview of the proposed project area and lead a discussion of the feasibility study
The presentation will provide an overview of the existing conditions, extensive analysis of the site and provide preferred site selection for new restroom facilities
Due to a hearing officer contracting COVID, the Public Hearing on the Sprague Pond M.G.L. Chapter 91 Section 18A Public Access To Great Pond Petition, Scheduled for Wednesday 10/12/2022 is Canceled and will be rescheduled to a date to be determined
The project team will present the design concept documents for a 2-mile rail trail within Sweets Knoll State Park, along with associated trailheads, parking and access
The DCR team for the Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study project will provide an overview of the proposed project area and lead a discussion of the feasibility study
DCR is hosting a kickoff public listening session for our Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the South Coast District. RMPs are being prepared for the following nine properties in DCR's South Coast District
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is hosting a public information meeting to discuss capital improvements, increased staffing levels and new designated swimming management plan at Pleasure Bay in South Boston.
At this virtual public information meeting, the project team will present plans for Amory Park, at the intersection of Amory Street and Boylston Street.
At this remotely held public information meeting, the DCR project team will provide an update regarding the construction of the Watertown Riverfront Charles River Road Phase II project.
At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR project team will present initial designs for the Ponkapoag Pond master plan and Fisherman’s Cove improvements.
At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the near final design of a fully accessible, shared use 10-foot-wide paved pathway, with a side path to accommodate equestrians
At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the Sullivan Park Improvements Project 75% design documents, with comments incorporated from the first public meeting in July 2020.
At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project and its engineering design consultant, BSC Group, will present the 75% design of a pedestrian- and bike-friendly redesign of Hammond Pond Parkway.
At this public listening session, the DCR team for this project will provide graphics of the site and proposed neighborhood trail location along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway.
At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present conceptual design options for a new traffic signal at the Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street Intersection.
At this public information meeting, DCR will present a plan to install two gates on Tolland Road in the Town of Otis. The installation of these gates come at the request of the Town of Otis for safety purposes.
DCR will present conceptual designs for the North Beacon Street and Birmingham Parkway corridor, between the Charles River and Market Street and including the rotary, with the objective of creating new access to the reservation, improving traffic safety,
DCR is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting for the neighborhood to present design ideas to slow traffic along the Fellsway as it approaches the intersection with Washington Street.
At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present, and obtain public input, on alternative concepts for the design of Quinobequin Road and Trail Improvements.
