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H 899

An Act dedicating certain park and field space in the South Boston section of the city of Boston

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Biele

Designates a South Boston park as Admiral David G. Farragut Park and a nearby football field in memory of Walter Rosher and Gerard McCarthy; DCR will erect and maintain markers.

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
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Bill Summary · H 899

Summary: H 899 – Act dedicating certain park and field space in the South Boston section of the City of Boston

Overview

H 899 is a proposed act to formally designate and dedicate specific public spaces in South Boston. The bill designates a park managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and a nearby football field with commemorative names and requires the department to erect and maintain a marker reflecting these designations.

Key Provisions

  • Park designation: The DCR-managed park in South Boston, bounded by Farragut Road and Day Boulevard, and by East Broadway and Shore Road, shall be formally named Admiral David G. Farragut Park.
  • Field designation: The football field behind Joseph R. Evans Memorial Field, extending from Francis L. Murphy Memorial Rink to Shore Road, shall be designated in memory of Walter Rosher and Gerard McCarthy.
  • Signage: The DCR is authorized and required to erect and maintain a suitable marker bearing the appropriate distinctions for the park and field.

Location and Scope

  • Park: Admiral David G. Farragut Park, South Boston, located between Farragut Road/Day Boulevard and East Broadway/Shore Road.
  • Field: The football field behind Joseph R. Evans Memorial Field, extending from Francis L. Murphy Memorial Rink to Shore Road.
  • Agency: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) would administer the designation and marker.

Affected Parties

  • Local residents and visitors using South Boston parks and sports facilities.
  • The DCR, which would implement the designation and maintain the marker.
  • Community organizations or individuals connected to Admiral Farragut, Walter Rosher, and Gerard McCarthy through the commemorative designations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025 (House, No. 899).
  • Initial referral: Environment and Natural Resources Committee (February 27, 2025).
  • Subsequent actions indicate hearings and committee work in 2025, including a hearing scheduled for April 8, 2025.
  • Legislative progress shows passage through House and Senate stages, with actions including reading, amendments, and referrals:
    • Read; referred to Senate Rules (October 16, 2025).
    • Third reading and engrossment actions occurred in October 2025.
    • Earlier actions include committee reports and scheduling in August 2025 and July 2025.
  • Related status: HD 4211 is listed as replacing the bill (House docket reference).

Notes

  • The bill does not specify any funding or appropriation amounts; designation and marker responsibilities fall to the DCR.
  • The bill’s language focuses on formal naming and commemorative recognition rather than creating new facilities or altering park boundaries.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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