APRIL 2, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton)  joined NightSide with Dan Rea for another segment on Wednesday, April 1st, where he detailed his work uncovering the now over $61 million in Gateway Municipalities-targeted funds that have been allocated to cities and towns that no longer qualify as Gateway Municipalities. Making this his third appearance on NightSide, he updated Dan Rea on this most recent work, and let him know his next steps. Listen to the segment startin

APRIL 2, 2026 The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is actively recruiting for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming Summer 2026 season. This is a great opportunity for members of the community, especially youth, to become involved while also equipping critical life skills for emergency responses. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools, and two wading pools across the st

Makes farm-to-table programs permanent, combats federal cuts and climate change threats APRIL 2, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in th e Massachusetts Senate in passing the FARM Bill, agricultural legislation aimed at supporting Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms, making it easier for families to buy fresh and healthy food, and protecting the state’s food supply for the future. The legislation—formally known as S.3029 , An Act fostering agricultural re