Beach Updates

Silvershell BeachBeach Testing has ended for Summer 2025.  We are happy to report.... no beach closure this season.


Under Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations, testing for public and semi-public beaches is conducted weekly for bacteriological safety during the swim season (through September 21, 2025). The Bathing Beach Water Sample Testing is performed by the New Bedford Health Department Laboratory.

Beach Sampling Results As Of August 25, 2025

  • Converse Road (semi-public): Passed
  • Silvershell South (public): Passed
  • Silvershell North (public): Passed
  • Beverly Yacht Club (semi-public): Passed
  • Island Wharf (public): Passed
  • Tabor North (semi-public): Passed
  • Oakdale Avenue (public): Passed
  • Dexter Beach (semi-public): Passed
  • Piney Point (semi-public): Passed
  • Planting Island (public): Passed

Passed Sample was found to be within the acceptable parameters of bacteriological safety for Bathing Beaches. Results are available at the Board of Health for review during business hours. The website is updated weekly.

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