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The Department of Conservation and Recreation opened 81 beaches and waterfronts across the state Saturday just in time for Memorial Day.

Special to the Journal On Friday morning DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo joined legislative and community members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission at Carson Beach in South Boston for the release of “Breaking Barriers”, a report on improving public access to the metropolitan region’s public beaches from Nahant to Nantasket. The report is based on a

The Metropolitan Beaches Commission wants to make beaches more inviting for people of color, people with disabilities, and non-native English speakers.

Advocates for local city beaches in Boston say the Department of Conservation and Recreation is “burdened” by a lack of leadership continuity, clear direction and accountability among top officials. 

New Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Brian Arrigo said he wants to be the “longest serving” person in the role after a report released Friday pointed out turnover at the top of the department within the last decade.

New report focuses on welcoming people with disabilities and non-English speakers, as well as people of color

The Metropolitan Beaches Commission on Friday released a report on their work, which features calls for stronger leadership from the Massachusetts Department...

Events reflect the rich traditions of Greater Boston's Asian American Pacific Islander community.

After a decade in Hollywood, and with the new book "Small Mercies" out now, the "Gone, Baby, Gone" author often finds himself missing Boston.