Beach Closures: Bacteria and Algae Contamination Affects Multiple Locations

Six beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts, including Dane Street, Brackenbury Beach, Independence Park, Mingo Beach, Obear Park, and Rice's Beach in Beverly, have been closed for swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water. Local health officials have called for signs indicating that swimming is unsafe and may cause illness. The next round of water quality testing will take place next week.