Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Jaffrey’s Contoocook Beach will be smaller and unstaffed this summer. Last year, the Select Board agreed to close the roadway leading to and from the beach for safety, but not to bring in sand to cover the roadway – as the town had in previous years – which typically doubles the size of the available beach. The decision was made last year in hopes of discouraging out-of-town visitors who were flocking to local beaches and swimming holes. The board decided to continue that practice this year, voting during its most recent meeting to still close the road for safety, and but not to extend the beach.