The upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park have been closed after being deemed unsafe for swimming by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) due to high bacteria counts (enterococci) measured on Tuesday.
Two weeks ago, the upper beach was closed for the same reason.
The beaches will be tested daily to determine when it is safe to re-enter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mwUBmgQ32k The Planning Board on Monday heard accusations about the alleged widening of Morse Lane, a private way, by residents of that street and abutting Spring Lane. After an hourlong debate, the board remained firm in its...
A portion of the water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down Wednesday morning, according to the Water-Sewer Department. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated that a water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down from 9 a.m.-1...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close two ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton Wednesday night to facilitate construction operations. Both the I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) and the I-495...
Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed announced Friday that crews were actively responding to reports of discolored water in neighborhoods on South Street and West Main Street, as well as around Lake Maspenock. Crews were flushing hydrants and responding...
A.F. Amorello & Sons will be back next week to continue installing a subdrain, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. The subdrain is being installed on the north side of Main Street between the driveway of 7 Main Street (east of the...
How can this be? What is the source?
Apparently the lack of managing the ever increasing Canadian Goose population at the park is the main reason for bacteria. Their droppings have made the park practically unwalkable. Every surface is fouled with Goose droppings. It’s a shame that DCR upper management has done nothing to alleviate this situation other than providing frustrated park personnel with fake coyote statues…DCR senior management needs to step up, reduce the goose population and return the park to humans to enjoy. For many inner city families, this is their only access to a natural green space. No one wants to sit in sand contaminated by goose feces.
I was very disappointed when I went today. Forgot the fake coyote, use real dogs. The harass the geese and it works.
Is the park safe to swim now or still closed?