The 39 beaches, including inland ponds and coastal beaches, are primarily closed due to unhealthy bacteria levels or harmful ...

Last year, the state reported the third highest rate ever of beaches testing positive for dangerous levels of bacteria.

High levels of enterococci, a fecal indicator bacteria, were found at several local beaches. This prompted a health advisory ...

There are 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Sunday, Aug. 10. Most beach closures are due to excessive bacterial ...

Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed on Monday as Bay State residents brace for a stretch of scorching hot temperatures. As of Monday morning, there were 40 beaches closed across the Bay ...

Even without a named tropical storm at the coast, waves and swells from distant storms can create life-threatening conditions ...