Massachusetts Beaches Battling Bacteria: Closures and Reopenings

Seventy beaches in Massachusetts, including Lake Quinsigamond's Regatta Point in Worcester, have been declared unsafe due to high levels of bacteria or algae. State health officials have listed these beaches as unsafe for swimming, requiring them to be posted with signs indicating the potential for illness. The list includes beaches from various cities, such as Boston, Worcester, Quincy, and Salem. Recent closures of Worcester's Shore Park and Coes Pond beaches due to high levels of E. coli further highlight the water quality issues.