Falls, Whitings Ponds Reopen to Swimmers After Bacteria Closure

Falls Pond and Whitings Pond are open to swimmers again after the town's Health Department confirmed Tuesday that bacteria levels have returned to safe levels, lifting a closure that had kept the two popular spots off limits.

TOWN HALL

The Health Department reported that testing now shows bacteria levels at both Falls and Whitings ponds have dropped back within safe range, allowing the town to reopen both sites to swimmers effective immediately. The reopening ends a closure that had been in place after elevated bacteria readings prompted officials to shut both ponds down earlier this month. No other Town Hall announcements were issued in the past day.

COMING UP

North Attleborough has a busy stretch of public meetings ahead. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Joint Transportation Planning Group holds a hybrid public meeting, the School Committee meets, and the Board of Public Works holds a public meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Housing Authority and the Planning Board each hold public meetings. The following Monday, Aug. 17, the Commission on Disability holds a hybrid public meeting.

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