Town of Duxbury - Beach Operations - Beach Update - 3/31/2023

DUXBURY BEACH OPERATIONS

BEACH UPDATE- 3/31/23

Hello Beach patron, I hope this email finds you and your family well. Below are a few important topics and updates.

BEACH PERMITS/STICKERS – ON SALE NOW!

Permits are now on sale for the 2023 season! Permits are valid from April 1st, 2023 thru March 31, 2024. You may purchase your sticker in person at the Treasury office. The office is located at Town Hall / 878 Tremont St.  Hours are: Monday 8am-7pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8-4 and Friday 8-12:30.

Stickers may also be purchased on line at: https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection.                   

If you have any questions relating to beach stickers please contact the Treasurer’s office at 781-934-1100 ext 6001.

Note: As of Saturday April 1st, you must have a valid 2023 sticker to access the crossovers.

CROSSOVER HOURS

Starting Saturday, April 1st, Crossover hours will be as follows:

Monday thru Sunday: 8:00am-6:00pm 

These hours are subject to change due to tides and extreme weather.  We will continue to alter hours as the season progresses.  Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BeachDuxbury to receive the most up to date information. Click here to follow us on Instagram @Duxbury_Beachops

DOG PERMITS

Permits to walk your dog on Duxbury beach are required year-round. Permits are on sale through the Town Clerk’s office, which is located in Town Hall. For complete information go to: https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/town-clerk. Resident permits and non-resident permits have slightly different requirements so please reach out to the Clerk’s office to get all the pertinent information.

All dogs must be on a leash year-round and must display the permit issued to their owner or be subject to fines and possible loss of privileges. 

Please note these very important rules concerning dog access as of April 1st:

·         All dogs are prohibited from the front beach, known as the Resident Beach, to the poles delineating the start of the 4x4 beach from April 1to September 15.

·         All dogs are prohibited from the bayside beach north of the Powder Point Bridge adjacent to the Resident Parking Lot from April 1 to September 15.

·         Dogs and their handlers are prohibited from disturbing any endangered species or wildlife on Duxbury Beach. Dogs are not permitted to pass through Restricted Areas on the ocean side or bayside beach or dunes.

For all Rules and Regulations concerning dogs on the beach CLICK HERE.

NOW HIRING: BEACH LIFEGUARDS

The Town of Duxbury is currently accepting applications for Beach Lifeguards.  For further information and to apply:
CLICK HERE to apply for a Beach Lifeguard position
Any questions, call the Beach Operations Manager at: 781-934-7034 (ext 2) 

As always, we appreciate your continued cooperation in adhering to all signage and directives from Beach Rangers.   

Hope to see you at the beach!

Duxbury Beach Operations