Community Corner
Westborough's Lake Chauncy Unguarded Again In 2024
This is the third year Westborough has not been able to find enough lifeguards to staff the town beach.
WESTBOROUGH, MA — For the third summer in a row, Westborough's Lake Chauncy will be missing lifeguards.
Westborough Recreation Department Director Jenn Kirkland told the Community Advocate the town didn't get enough lifeguard applicants to staff the beach this summer.
The town was trying to hire 15 lifeguards for the summer with starting pay at $16 per hour, plus reimbursement for lifeguard training.
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The beach hours this summer will be limited to Town Hall hours, the Community Advocate reported. Those are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon.
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