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These are the beaches closed in Mass this weekend

Mass. beach closures: 25 beaches closed on Saturday, July 19. Here’s where
Those looking to take a trip to the beach over the weekend may want to check to make sure it’s open.
These are the beaches closed in Mass this weekend, and why
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (DPH) interactive beach water quality dashboard, 25 beaches will be closed this weekend. Most of the beach closures are at ponds and lakes. Nearly all are due to high levels of bacteria, while some are due to harmful cyanobacteria (algae) blooms.
Over 30 beaches are closed in Massachusetts this weekend due to bacteria. Here's where
According to an announcement from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on May 30, the main beach at Walden Pond in Concord will be closed for the season as the site undergoes construction. Red Cross Beach, another beach at Walden Pond, will still be open for the summer, but with no lifeguards present and limited parking availability.
Mass. beach closures: Here are the beaches closed on Thursday, July 17
Over 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed on Thursday, ahead of potentially stormy weather that could hit later in the day. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) stated that 25 beaches were closed,
See the Massachusetts beaches that are closed for swimming before the 4th of July weekend
If you are planning to cool off by heading to the beach for the 4th of July​ weekend, you'll want to be sure your favorite swimming spot is open.
Over two dozen Massachusetts beaches closed ahead of July Fourth, most due to bacteria levels
Going into the Fourth of July weekend, over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to unsafe bacteria levels.
Mass. beach closures: Over 20 beaches closed on Friday, July 18
Anyone planning to visit their local pond or beach on Friday might want to check first, as over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are currently closed.
Summer bummer: 18 Mass. beaches closed for excessive bacteria
At last check, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 beach closures due to excessive bacteria.
Tired of closed beaches? Here are 3 'secret beaches' that aren't closed this weekend in MA
Wouldn't it be nice to go to a beach that wasn't closed or crowded, perhaps even a secret beach? Luckily, the website Frugal Flyer is willing to give up some of best "secret beaches." Based off a survey of over 3,
Mass. beach closures: 40+ beaches closed on Saturday, July 12
Several dozen beaches were closed across Massachusetts on Saturday. There were 42 beaches closed in total, according to the ...
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Mass. beach closures: These are the beaches closed on Wednesday, June 25
Mass. beach closures: These are the beaches closed on Wednesday, June 25. Ryan Mancini. Wed, June 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM UTC. 2 min read. As temperatures are expected to drop following a four-day ...
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Mass. rolls out interactive dashboard for beach closures
There are currently more than 50 beach closures. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has rolled out an interactive dashboard that will be updated twice… ...
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Portuguese man o’ war sightings in Mass. prompt beach closures
Westport’s Horseneck Beach State Reservation closed Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. in response to Portuguese men o’ war and an “intense rip tide,” officials posted to social media.