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Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradicated in Shrewsbury

9/18/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Town becomes second Worcester County community cleared from quarantine as state and federal eradication efforts continue 

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Governor Healey Celebrates Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with Free Parking, Special Programs Across Massachusetts

9/09/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Parking fees will be waived at all Massachusetts state parks September 12-13 

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DCR Celebrates 40 Years of Lawrence Heritage State Park

9/01/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

State and local officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the park, which has preserved the Merrimack Valley’s industrial history for four decades

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Start of $15.6 Million Improvement Project at Lynn Veterans Memorial Park

8/26/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Project will rebuild the boardwalk, renovate the pavilion and add new recreational amenities 

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Governor Healey Sends Third Crew of Wildland Firefighters to Help Battle Minnesota Fires

8/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New 11-person crew and four-person engine team will embark on two-week deployment to Minnesota

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DCR Warns Drivers About “Storrowing” Ahead of Greater Boston Move-In Day 

8/24/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Moving trucks and other large vehicles should avoid low-clearance bridges on Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road and Memorial Drive

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Dedicates Newly Renovated Spray Deck Named in Honor of Liberty M. Arnold-Simon

8/12/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

$500,000 renovation transforms the former wading pool at into an interactive splash area inspired by Liberty’s imagination and love of exploration

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Governor Healey Sends Second Crew of Wildland Firefighters to Help Battle Minnesota Fires

8/11/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

New 10-person crew will replace Massachusetts firefighters completing two-week deployment

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $131,000 to Rural and Volunteer Fire Departments Across Massachusetts

8/07/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Several towns received an award from this year’s program

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DCR Opens Applications for 2026 Controlled Deer Hunting at Blue Hills Reservation

8/03/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Annual archery-only program helps wildlife management

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Governor Healey Sends Crew of Wildland Firefighters to Help Battle Minnesota Fires

7/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

DCR and DFG are deploying a 10-person crew of firefighters to help battle blazes this weekend

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Public Universities and Facilities Harness $23 Million for Geothermal, Heat Pump, and Energy Efficiency Projects

7/16/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

UMass Dartmouth, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, Salem State, Mass Maritime, and DCR advancing new clean heating projects

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Governor Healey Kicks Off Free Summer Youth Activities Across Massachusetts

7/10/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

DCR’s Summer Nights Program partners with 101 community organizations to offer free recreational, educational and leadership opportunities for young people

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DCR Announces Return of Annual Free Summer Movie Series to Parks Across the State

7/02/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

Free Family Flicks screenings will begin at designated DCR properties on Friday, July 10 with Hamilton to celebrate MA250

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Governor Healey Announces Free Parking at State Parks and Beaches for July 4th Weekend

7/02/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll