Massachusetts oyster farmers say sewage-linked closures are pushing South Coast farms to brink

Massachusetts oyster farmers say sewage-linked closures are pushing South Coast farms to brink

Massachusetts oyster farmers say a growing wave of sewage-linked shellfish facility closures is putting one of the state's signature seafood industries under serious strain. On the South Coast, growers warn that repeated shutdowns after rain are cutting off sales for weeks at a time, making it increasingly hard for some farms to stay afloat. Here's what to know For South Coast oyster growers, closures triggered by combined sewer overflows, or CS…