We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!

In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: 

Shawn DeRosa, Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety for the DCR:  The search is on for summer lifeguards!  What does it take to be a lifeguard in MA?  Would you make the cut?

Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension entomologist at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst: The Spotted Lanternfly (MA Reporting:  https://massnrc.org/pests/slfreport.aspx - Other States: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf) is wreaking havoc on folks in North Andover!  What is this invasive insect and how can we control them? 

David Condon, Director of Natural Resources for the Town of Yarmouth: It’s boating season! But get ready for 2026 - The newly signed Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act will require motorized boat operators to obtain certification before hitting the water next year.

Cathy Mayone, Managing Director of the Martha's Vineyard Museum: The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws”, one of the most iconic films in cinematic history!

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