With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend the official start of the boating season, and it being National Safe Boating Week, safety is the key word. 

“Typically, we like to give information out to the public before you get ready to set sail and get underway on any body of water in Massachusetts,” Massachusetts Environmental Police Lt. John Girvalakis said. 

The Environmental Police are responsible for enforcing boating and recreational vehicle laws and regulations and patrol both inland and coastal waters, ensuring compliance with safety rules.  

They focus on ensuring that boaters follow safety guidelines, including wearing life jackets and adhering to speed limits. 

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