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DCR Expands Swimming Hours Including Houghton's Pond

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has extended the hours at Houghton's Pond to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22, due to the intense heat.

In response to the temperatures that have hit the area over the past two days, the Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced extended hours and lifeguard services at pools and beaches around the Commonwealth.

is one of the DCR properties on that list. Lifeguards will be on duty until 7 p.m. today at the Blue Hills Reservation swimming area.

Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/extendedguard.pdf for an updated list of hours and lifeguard availability at DCR swimming areas around Massachusetts.

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