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Commission on the Future of the Metropolitan Beaches
Board Information
Policy Area
Energy and Environmental AffairsPurpose
The commission shall conduct an annual review of the state metropolitan beaches which shall include a comprehensive study examining the existing maintenance, operational and infrastructure needs for those beaches including, but not limited to, any security and capital-intensive repairs necessary to ensure future recreational use of those beaches. The commission shall also examine best management practices and funding alternatives for each beach including, but not limited to, public-private partnerships, nonprofit entities and other financial water quality and beautification efforts at those beaches. The commission shall also analyze and make recommendations on alternatives and methods to improve access from metropolitan beaches to the Boston Harbor Islands. This commission shall file a report containing its recommendations with the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives and the senate and house chairs of the joint committee on the environment, natural resources and agriculture annually, due by June 1.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Allen | Governor's appointee | Governor | - |
| Dr. Kip Becker Ph.D. | Academic Community | Ex Officio | - |
| Barbara Bishop | Town of Winthrop Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Garrett Bradley | House Member 5 | Legislature | - |
| Jeffrey Chalgran | Town of Nahant Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Nick Collins | House Member 7 | Legislature | - |
| Representative Brendan Crighton | House Member 6 | Legislature | - |
| Senator Linda Dorcena Forry | Senate Member 3 | Legislature | - |
| Paul Grogan | Philanthopic Community | Ex Officio | - |
| Councillor Douglas Gutro | City of Quincy Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Susan Hamilton | DCR Appointee | Environmental Affairs | - |
| Carol Haney | City of Revere Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Daniel J. Hunt | House Member 4 | Legislature | - |
| Mr. Manuel A. Lopes | Non-Profit Community | - | - |
| Representative Adrian Madaro | House Member 3 | Legislature | - |
| Chris Marchi | Mayor of Boston Appointee 1 | Mayor | - |
| Thomas M. McGee | Senate Member 1 - co-chair | Legislature | - |
| Ms. Joan Meschino | Town of Hull Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Paul Nutting | Mayor of Boston Appointee 3 | Mayor | - |
| Patrick M. O'Connor | Senate Member 2 - Minority Leader or designee | Legislature | - |
| Kathl-Anne Reinstein | Business Community | Ex Officio | - |
| Kenny Ryan | Mayor of Boston Appointee 2 | Mayor | - |
| Robert Tucker | City of Lynn Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Roselee Vincent | House Member 1 - co-chair | Legislature | - |
| Representative Donald H. Wong | House Member 2- Minority Leader, or designee | Legislature | - |
| - | Senate Member 4 | Legislature | - |
| - | Senate Member 5 | Legislature | - |