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2025

Everett Independent: Community Cooling Project Launched in Everett to Combat Urban Heat

Fifty Plus Advocate: Spring is an ideal time to explore Wachusett Mountain

Boston.com Here’s how National Park Service cuts are affecting sites in Mass.

Boston Herald: Fired Cape Cod Seashore National Parks staff worried about lack of staffing

Lowell Sun: Festival goes on with out National Park Service help

New York Times: Thousands protest National Parks Service cuts

Greenfield Recorder: Rural fire departments say outdoor tourism straining resources

2024

Mass.Gov: DCR Unveils Transformation of Revere’s Sullivan Park

CommonWealth: A professional soccer stadium in Franklin Park is a bad deal for Boston

National Park Service: Happy 50th Anniversary, Boston National Historical Park!

Mass Parks For All: “The importance for us to partner with these groups is so important,” DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo said. “We really want to do this throughout the Commonwealth. To be able to partner with Mass Parks for All — it speaks to what we need to be doing as an agency.” Mass Parks for All initiative highlights plan for Callahan State Park, The MetroWest Daily News: Framingham's Callahan State Park teams with nonprofit to boost stewardship of its land

Community Advocate: “It was great to see people enjoying the outdoors at one of the city’s premier parks,” Mass Parks for All Executive Director Doug Pizzi said. “Our parks are essential to support our physical and mental well-being.” Mayor joins state officials in trail walk at Ghiloni Park