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1. www.mass.gov › locations › houghtons-pond-recreationHoughton's Pond Recreation Area | Mass.gov

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   Houghton’s Pond is located within Blue Hills Reservation. Swim, fish, or relax form the 24-acre pond and accessible beach. Follow trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding.

   • Location: 840 Hillside St, Milton, 02186, MA

2. www.patriotledger.com › story › newsAre Wollaston Beach and Houghton's Pond safe for swimming?

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   5 days ago · The state Department of Conservation and Recreation posts twice-daily water quality test results for beaches and ponds under its purview at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the Mass.gov website.

3. www.boston.com › news › local-newsWhich Mass. beaches have dangerous bacteria levels? New tool ...

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   Aug 4, 2023 · As large amounts of bacteria close Massachusetts beaches to swimmers, the state released a new interactive tool to monitor the information. A lifeguard patrols the beach at Houghton’s Pond on...

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4. www.patriotledger.com › story › newsSouth Shore beaches flagged for unsafe bacteria levels

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   Jul 9, 2023 · The advisory for Houghton's Pond in Milton, which is also managed by the state, remains in effect. The other South Shore beaches included Chickatabot and Fire Station beaches in Quincy;...

5. www.yahoo.com › news › nearly-30-massachusettsNearly 30 Massachusetts beaches, ponds and lakes ... - Yahoo

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   1 day ago · The state conducts weekly water quality testing at the start of each week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Popular sites that are closed include Walden Pond in Concord, Houghton’s Pond in ...

6. www.patriotledger.com › story › newsIs it safe to swim at Nantasket and Wollaston beaches?

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   Jun 12, 2024 · As of Tuesday afternoon, Houghton Pond in Milton was among the water bodies closed due to high bacteria levels. “Until technology can catch up, our best advice is to follow the 24-hour rule...

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   Is Houghton's pond still in effect?

   • The advisory for Houghton's Pond in Milton, which is also managed by the state, remains in effect. The other South Shore beaches included Chickatabot and Fire Station beaches in Quincy; Duxbury's Landing Road and West End beaches; Green Harbor in Marshfield; and Martin's Cove and North beaches in Hingham.

   South Shore beaches flagged for unsafe bacteria levels - The Patriot Led…

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   What is Houghton's pond?

   • Twenty-four acres in size and up to 42 feet in depth, Houghton's Pond is a spring-fed kettle hole pond formed by receding glaciers approximately 10,000 years ago. The Massachusett Indians fished the pond and hunted the surrounding lands. From the colonial period through the late 1800's, several generations of the Houghton family farmed the area.

   Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, Massachusetts - ReserveAmerica

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   Does Houghton's pond have parking?

   • Parking at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area is free of charge. The parking lots close at 8 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Cool off during the steaming summer months in the swimming area. With plenty of trout in the pond, cast away no matter your experience level.

   Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Mass.gov

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   What is there to do in Houghton's pond?

   • Today, the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, picnicking, and hiking as well as a playground, concession pavilion, and Visitor's Center. Restrooms and a first aid station are open during the summer at the bathhouse. Payphones are located by the main gate.

   Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, Massachusetts - ReserveAmerica

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   What happened to Wollaston Beach & Houghton's pond?

   • Wollaston Beach, which is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, had been among the affected areas, although the state's website no longer had an advisory listed for there Monday morning. The advisory for Houghton's Pond in Milton, which is also managed by the state, remains in effect.

   South Shore beaches flagged for unsafe bacteria levels - The Patriot Led…

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   How much does Houghton charge for water?

   • Water, sewer, and landfill (trash) are billed monthly by the City of Houghton to each residence. Water meters are read every month. The charge for water is $4.36 per 100 cubic feet. Director of Public Works Ryan Avendt, 906-482-1119 (email: ryan.avendt@cityofhoughton.com) Utility Billing Questions

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8. www.mass.gov › doc › houghtons-pond-brochure-mapHoughton’s Pond SWIMMING AREA INFORMATION RULES AND ...

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   May 31, 2022 · enjoy the calm, clear waters of Houghton’s Pond in the scenic Blue Hills Reservation. Twenty-four acres in size and up to 42 feet in depth, Houghton’s Pond is a spring-fed kettle hole pond formed by receding glaciers approximately 10,000 years ago. The Massachuseck Indians fished the pond and hunted the surrounding lands. From the