Westfield, MA, May 9th, 2026. MassAbility is hosting the event with Governor Maura Healey’s office, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the office of Outdoor Recreation, and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife. All are welcome.
* Fishing instructors will be available onsite; no license or experience needed.
* This special fishing event honors Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an avid angler and MassAbility participant with an unmatched passion for fishing and the outdoors. Eric’s family looks forward to creating an accessible event for all, to remind us that all of us with our various abilities can enjoy nature.
• Food and drink will be available on site
• Parking is free with accessible parking adjacent to the festivities
• Fishing gear will be available to borrow
For questions contact jim.lagacy@mass.gov, for accommodation requests contact MassAbilityComms@mass.gov
