Bill > H746

This bill directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), a state agency responsible for parks and recreation, to conduct regular upkeep of the Neponset River in Boston to protect public health and safety. This includes ensuring safe passage for people using the river for recreation, such as canoeing and kayaking, and for those walking along its banks. To achieve this, the DCR will assign two park rangers to its Mattapan Square headquarters from March through October each year, equipping them with necessary tools like boats, canoes, communication devices, and other gear to remove obstructions such as fallen trees and shrubs that impede public access and safety along the river and its adjacent walkways.