Massachusetts beachgoers are being urged to pay closer attention to the water this summer, as giant lion's mane jellyfish, ...

Several beaches in Massachusetts are closed during what could be the most extreme heat wave​ in years for the Boston area.

Just north of Boston, these seaside towns deliver sailboat-filled harbors, sandy beaches, salt marsh cruises, and fried clams ...

Over 30 beaches were closed across Massachusetts on Wednesday, including two swimming spots on Cape Cod and one on Nantucket.

Dozens of beaches are closed across Massachusetts on Sunday, July 12. The reasons for the closures range from high bacteria ...

Swimming in unsafe waters can cause illnesses with gastrointestinal, respiratory and flu-like symptoms ...

Looking forward to a Massachusetts beach day after a week full of hazy skies? If you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The ...

The public has the right to walk on private beaches below high tide in most coastal states – but not in Massachusetts.

More than 20 beaches in Massachusetts were closed on Sunday, July 19. Of the 27 beach closures, all but one are closed due to ...

Plum Island beaches in Newburyport, Massachusetts are closed after wastewater​ was accidentally dumped into the Merrimack River​.