Wilmington Summer Beach To Remain Closed All Summer

WILMINGTON, MA — The Town Beach at Silver Lake will not be open this summer, Town Manager Jeffrey Hull told the Wilmington Board of Selectmen at their meeting Monday. The decision is due to social distancing requirements caused by the new coronavirus.

Hull also noted that the town does not have enough lifeguards, and lifeguard certifications are not being offered due to the virus.

"Swim at your own risk" will also not be permitted, Hull said.

"It's a resource that everyone treasures," Hull said, but to open it "creates a great deal of risk."

Typically the town recreation department's Summer Beach Program runs from early June to early August. Access to the beach is currently blocked, and will remain so.

Hull also shared that the Memorial Day Parade and the Fourth of July celebration have been cancelled. The Memorial Day ceremony will occur, with social distancing. The Fourth of July Committee will explore options for a celebration in the fall, Hull said.

The full meeting video is available from WCTV.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.