DCR Public Meeting on Macdonald Park Improvements

Announcement courtesy of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Please mark your calendars for a DCR Public Meeting on Torbert Macdonald Park Improvements.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
River’s Edge, Great Lawn Room (First Floor)
200 River’s Edge Drive, Medford, MA 02155

At this public meeting, DCR will present an introduction to, and obtain feedback on, concept designs for potential improvements to Macdonald Park in the Mystic River Reservation, including new park seating areas, signage, and recreational amenities.  DCR will also provide information on some planned improvements that, subject to permitting, would commence soon, including removal of invasive species in the water and on the land and reconstruction of deteriorated walkways. 

The presentation will be viewable after the meeting on DCR’s website athttp://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/public-outreach/public-meetings/.  The public is invited to submit comments after the meeting either online at http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/public-outreach/submit-public-comments/ or by U.S. mail addressed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Office of Public Outreach, 251 Causeway Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA.  Comments must be received by DCR by the close-of-business on Thursday, May 26.   

If you have questions or would like to be added to an email list to receive DCR general or project-specific announcement, please email Mass.Parks@state.ma.us or call 617-626-4973.