Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall Honors Radio Veterans
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 2:31pm CT |
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 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) |
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association inducted seven broadcasting professionals into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame during a ceremony held June 4 at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center in Framingham, recognizing distinguished careers in radio and television.
Among the 2026 inductees with strong radio ties was former MVYRADIO Program Director Barbara Dacey, who spent more than three decades shaping the Martha's Vineyard station's distinctive Triple A sound. Dacey joined the station as a part-time DJ in 1985 and became Program Director in 1993, helping guide its growth into a nationally recognized Adult Album Alternative outlet while also positioning it as an early adopter of internet radio streaming.
Also honored was longtime WBZ-AM Boston personality Jordan Rich, former host of "The Jordan Rich Show." Rich retired from full-time hosting in 2016 after a lengthy run on the station but continues to contribute cultural features and celebrity interviews. He has also been a familiar presence at Hall of Fame events, serving as emcee for many years.
The Hall of Fame additionally recognized the late Arthur J. Singer with its Pioneer Award. Singer, who co-founded the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2007 and served as its first president, made significant contributions to broadcasting education during his tenure at Emerson College. Among his accomplishments was helping develop new facilities for student-operated WERS-FM in Boston.
The remaining 2026 inductees were television journalist Clark Booth, WBZ-TV Sports Director Steve Burton, longtime Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards, and former WWLP-TV News Director Mike Garreffi.
Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Peter Brown praised the inductees for their dedication to storytelling and broadcasting excellence, noting that they join a Hall of Fame that now includes more than 175 industry figures. Nearly 260 family members, friends, colleagues and supporters attended the event.
