Forget the parking debate, Barrington Beach closed to swimming
Department of health reports high bacteria count
An ongoing debate about whether the town council was right to open Barrington Beach parking to non-residents could be made slightly less contentious by news out of the Rhode Island Department of …
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Forget the parking debate, Barrington Beach closed to swimming
Department of health reports high bacteria count
An ongoing debate about whether the town council was right to open Barrington Beach parking to non-residents could be made slightly less contentious by news out of the Rhode Island Department of Health late Tuesday afternoon.
According to a press release from the state, officials are recommending the town beach be closed to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
"Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend reopening the beach when the water is again safe for swimming," stated the release, which was issued at about 4:30 p.m.
Barrington Town Beach opened for the season on Saturday, May 28, and has been a popular spot for the last week or so. Some of those frequenting the beach this year are out-of-towners. That's a change for the town beach, which had, in the past, allowed parking passes to residents only.
For up-to-date beach information, people can call 222-2751 or health.ri.gov
