One notable closure is at Walden Pond State Reservation’s main beach. The beach will remain closed for the entirety of summer ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’re looking to beat the heat, there are a few western Massachusetts beaches you’ll ...

At last check, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 beach closures due to excessive bacteria.

AI contributed to the production of this story under the supervision of our editors. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has closed over 20 beaches across the state due to bacterial ...

Half of Duxbury Beach's nesting piping plovers are starting over after May nor’easter destroyed nests.

The South Beach changerooms are set to open on Monday 28 July, with landscaping works in their final stages.The City of ...

Half of Duxbury Beach's nesting piping plovers are starting over after May nor’easter destroyed nests.

On the western edge of the state, Onota Lake in Pittsfield offers broad views, warm water, and easy access. Burbank Park ...

Red Cross Beach at Walden Pond will remain open with no lifeguards. The remaining closures were the result of bacteria levels, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

Going into the 4th of July weekend, over 2 dozen Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to unsafe bacteria levels.

WINCHESTER - Last year, the state closed Shannon Beach in Winchester (located at the Upper Mystic Lake) due to what the Department of Public Health calls “bacterial exceedance.” This means ...