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Chilson Beach at Beaver Pond
The beach is presently closed for the season.  No beach testing has been done since August 10th with Analytical Balance Corp.
Please do not swim without lifeguards!


Chilson Beach will be open to the public for supervised swim beginning on Saturday, June 22 through August 16, 2013.  Lifeguards will be on duty Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Chilson Beach will be Franklin and Medway residents only this year.
Our staff of lifeguards for 2013 includes:

Joe Williams, Head Lifeguard
Arianna Colella, Swim lessons
Patrick Caulfield
Emory Ackman
Evan Sholudko
Alex Trotin
Nick Walker
Kevin Sabitus

Gateguards include:
John Ahonen
Mitch Knights
James LaVoie

Beach Passes are available at the Recreation office or at the beach:
Season Pass (per family):  $75 resident,
Daily Pass (per vehicle): $10 resident,

Swim Lessons are available for 4 sessions: $80
Swim lessons are offered Monday-Thursday, except July 4th
Session 1: June 25-July 6
Session 2: July 9 -July 19
Session 3: July 23-August 2
Session 4: August 6-August 16


Guard Start
The Recreation Department offers an introduction to Lifeguarding class.  Guard Start is an American Red Cross approved class.



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