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67 Blue Cross Blue
Shield members join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
and the MA Department of
Conservation and Recreation to keep
South Boston’s beaches clean.
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On Wednesday, Sept 28, 67
volunteers from Blue Cross Blue Shield MA partnered with Save the Harbor/Save
the Bay and the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to clean up Carson
Beach in South Boston. Undeterred by inclement weather, the spirited volunteers
removed weeds and overgrowth, painted shade shelters and cleared sidewalks and pathways
from the McCormack Bathhouse to Pleasure Bay.
The “Blue Crew” began
the day with trash bags, shovels and rakes, removing invasive Sumac, weeds and debris
from Carson Beach to Pleasure Bay. Additionally, four teams of volunteers
painted 15 shade shelters and the doors and trim of the McCormack Bathhouse. In
the afternoon, the enthusiastic volunteers cleared sand-filled pathways along
the Harbor Walk near Mother’s Rest. They also cleared an entrance ramp at the N
Street Beach to improve access for a handicap neighbor.
“Making these beaches
inviting and accessible for everyone to enjoy is rewarding and important,” said
Save the Harbor Vice President Susan Woods. “Save the Harbor, DCR and all the
residents of South Boston who use these beaches all year round really
appreciate our hard work.”
The BCBS Carson cleanup
also contributed to the health and wellness of the participants. By the end of
the day, volunteers had logged approximately 15,000 steps, which is equivalent
to over 7 miles, according to Woods.
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| Anne Marie Flaherty of Brookline and Vito Palazolla of Dracut share a laugh as they clean up the I Street Beach in South Boston. |
“Effective stewardship
of our state parks requires a partnership between the Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation and its friends and volunteer groups, who
consistently bring their spirited approach to all park functions, including
important clean-up efforts,” said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. “I thank Save the
Harbor/Save the Bay and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for once again
joining us to improve South Boston’s beaches so residents and visitors may
continue to enjoy this beautiful natural resource all year round.”
Bruce Berman, Director
of Strategy, Communications and Programs at Save the Harbor, echoed Roy’s
sentiments. “These
beaches are important recreational assets for the region’s residents,
especially to those in South Boston,” Berman said. “Thanks to our partners at
Blue Cross Blue Shield and the terrific staff at DCR for getting them in shape
for the fall.”
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Amy Gaylord of Dorchester, Jonathan Galvez and Melinda Pho of Brockton, Shavon Austin of Braintree,
Maya
Durm of Rockland, and Claire Gongas of Hingham prepare to clean up Carson Beach.
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To find out more about
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, visit our website at savetheharbor.org and follow
‘savetheharbor’ on Facebook and Twitter.
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