GILL, Mass. (WWLP) - The Gill Police are notifying boaters that the ramp along the Connecticut River will be temporarily closed for construction. Life jackets must now be worn in Massachusetts by canoeists and kayakers Beginning October 7th, the Barton's Cove state boat ramp and parking lot will be closed for approximately two weeks for pavement resurfacing. The Northfield boat ramp will remain open and available for fishing and boating access. According to Massachusetts law, all canoeists and kayakers must wear a life jacket while on the water from September 15th through May 15th however, it is safe and responsible to consistently wear a life jacket every time boaters are in the water. In Massachusetts, children under the age of 12 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on a boat that is underway. Local News Headlines Suicide Prevention and Veteran Mental Health Summit being held in Northampton Looking to go solar? Be wary of fraudulent offers Winning ‘Lucky for Life’ lottery ticket sold in West Springfield Thunderbirds, MGM Springfield agree to extend partnership WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.