Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming After Closure

BOURNE — Patuisset Beach has reopened for swimming, the town announced, giving residents another local option as summer heats up.

TOWN HALL

The town's News Flash feed reports that Patuisset Beach has reopened for swimming, following what appears to have been a temporary closure. Officials did not specify the reason for the earlier closure in the posted alert.

Separately, the town reminded residents that a traffic pattern change took effect at the end of June: the intersection of Barlows Landing and Shore roads is now a four-way stop, a change intended to improve safety at that junction. Drivers in the Pocasset area should continue to expect the new stop pattern going forward.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Bourne's community calendar has several outdoor events on tap this week. "Meditations on the Beach" is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, and "Dancing Under the Stars" follows on Tuesday, July 21. The Canal Region Farmers Market & Concerts by the Canal continues its run on Thursday, July 23.

The Jonathan Bourne Public Library, at 19 Sandwich Road, remains open its regular summer hours — including evening hours Tuesday through Thursday until 8 p.m. — with cardholders able to access Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla and other digital resources alongside in-person museum passes and notary services.

COMING UP

- Sunday, July 19: Meditations on the Beach - Tuesday, July 21: Dancing Under the Stars - Tuesday, July 21: Board of Health Hybrid Meeting is Wednesday, July 22; Select Board Meeting and Executive Session, ISWM Building Committee Meeting, and Trustees of the Veterans Memorial Community Building all meet Tuesday, July 21 - Thursday, July 23: Canal Region Farmers Market & Concerts by the Canal - Monday, July 20: Board of Assessors meeting