Special to the Regional Review Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Southeast Region has worsened to a Level-2 Significant Drought, and the Millers River Basin has improved. All other regions remain unchanged. Drought is a look…
DCR Kicks off Recruitment Efforts for Lifeguards and Seasonal Staff for Summer 2026
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches,…
Ten Park Projects Awarded $47,000 in Grants by Friends of the Public Garden
By Dan Murphy The Friends of the Public Garden is awarding a total of $47,000 to 10 park projects via its 2026 Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks Awardees. This year’s recipients include Saint Marks Area Civic Association, which is…
BBBSEM Raises Nearly $1.8 million at 27th Annual Big Night to Support Youth Mentorship
Special to the Regional Review On Feb. 7, nearly 700 guests gathered at House of Blues Boston to celebrate the power of youth mentoring during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts’ (BBBSEM) 27th annual Big Night. This year’s celebration,…
Boston Athenaeum announces exhibition exploring America’s 250 Years of history and memory
Special to the Regional Review The Boston Athenaeum, located at 10½ Beacon St., will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with a sweeping, year-long exhibition, Imagined Nation, on view now through Nov. 14. Drawing from the institution’s renowned collections, the exhibition…
Social media must be off-limits for children
After about 20 years of social media platforms operating without any legal or moral constraints, the evidence is overwhelmingly clear that social media is toxic for our children. Much like the tobacco companies 75 years ago (Big Tobacco was fully…