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Tom Swan
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Cape Cod Beaches
Like you, I was surprised when I arrived there and all the towns had their own beaches on the ocean side, the Cape Cod Bay side, and the ponds with swimming beaches within their borders. One of the reasons for the Seashore legislation was to make some beaches open to visitor which the NPS did, but not without some fights. Usually in the winter, the towns don't patrol the beaches, but since the summer "season" in most of our parks has become much longer, and many more travelers, I bet the local town police are giving out tickets. Interesting place to live!