DCR Invests More Than $500K in North Adams Skating RinkPeter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink will Receive New Roof DCR's Free Family Programming in Western Massachusetts for February School Vacation WeekExplore 79 Family-Friendly Programs Across 20 Western Massachusetts State Parks from February 15 to February 25, Including Guided Hikes, Birding, Seal Watching, Crafting, and Maple Sugaring Clarksburg State Park Adding YurtsThe state Department of Conservation and Recreation is planning to add four yurts to Clarksburg State Park. Berkshires Gets $600K in Bike Path GrantsThe Berkshires received more than $600,000 for improvements and planning of recreational trails. The funds are part of some $12 million in awards announced recently for 65 projects across the state. Bash Bish Falls ReopenedThe parking area has been reopened after construction. Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for ConstructionThe park is expected to reopen in June 2024. Pittsfield ConCom OKs Testing for Bel Air Dam RemovalBeginning next week, geotechnical sampling and testing will be done at 18 locations for a stream bank restoration stability analysis. Similar sampling was issued a negative RDA in 2021. |




