BEACH CLOSURES

This weekend was supposed to be perfect for beach lovers in Massachusetts. Weather forecasts promised sunny skies and warm temperatures in the mid-80s across the South Shore. But three Plymouth beaches—College Pond, Fearings Pond (two separate spots), and Damon Pond Beach in Ashby—ended up closed du

Beaches often face temporary closures after heavy storms, not because of the rain itself, but due to invisible bacteria that wash into the water. These bacteria, called enterococci, live in the guts of animals and humans. They usually don’t cause harm outdoors, but after heavy rains, they can multip