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Stonington shellfishing areas closed due to rain

July 28, 2012 7:00 pm • Last Updated: July 28, 2012 11:07 pm

By Day Staff

Stonington - The Shellfish Commission has closed the shellfishing areas Areas A and Outer Quiambaug Cove due to the heavy rain.

The two areas will remain closed to the harvesting of clams, oysters and mussels for at least seven days.

To find out when the areas will reopen, call the commission's information line at (860) 599-7575.

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