Carbuncle Beach Algae Closure

At a glance

• What: Temporary closure of Carbuncle Beach after a cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) bloom.
• Where it stands: Closed as of August 4, 2026; town is monitoring bacteria levels.
• Next: Reopens once the water is deemed safe.

Detail

• The Town Manager's report called the bloom an annual occurrence despite the town's efforts. Residents were told not to swim in or swallow the water, to keep pets away, and to rinse pets that touch it.

Sources

• Board of Selectmen minutes, August 4, 2026 (read from a scanned document): https://www.oxfordma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-1511

Log

2026-08-04 - Board of Selectmen

Closure announced in the Town Manager's report.