Several beaches across Massachusetts are closed on Sunday, July 20. There are 25 beaches closed, most due to high bacteria ...

Those looking to take a trip to the beach over the weekend may want to check to make sure it’s open.

Two dozen beaches are closed for swimming in Massachusetts, mostly because of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.

PROVIDENCE – There was some good news for swimmers in the Ocean State with the recent release of data showing that beach closures were down dramatically this year from last year’s number, which was ...