Gloucester hiked beach parking fees for non-residents. Here's why.

Gloucester hiked beach parking fees for non-residents. Here's why.

As the weather warms and summer plans solidify, beachgoers heading to the popular shores in Gloucester, Massachusetts, including Good Harbor and Wingaersheek, should prepare for some significant changes this season. Getting a prime spot on the sand will now require both more money and more planning, as the city has implemented higher parking fees and an online-only reservation system for...

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