As temperatures rise in Massachusetts, a chance to cool down could be limited due to beach closures across the state. Here's ...

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

Nearly 50 beaches are closed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health due to unsafe swimming water this weekend.

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

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 ...