Effects of the government shut down are being felt by state workers.

Roughly 8,000 federal employees across the state are on unpaid furlough, the Boston Herald reports, in addition to tourist attraction closures.

George Price, superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, told the Herald that their beaches are closed, and a handful of employees have been left to cover six towns while covering for 130 furloughed workers.

Price’s office has been reaching out to schools and tour companies urging them to cancel any plans, as other industries on the Cape are likely to suffer.

The Herald reports that approximately 10.5 million people visit Massachusetts’ state parks in a given year. The Boston National Historical Park is also closed today. If you clicked that link, you’ll notice that the site is not in operation due to the shutdown.

WBUR reports that an estimated 30,000 people in the state are on the federal payroll, citing labor statistics.

While over a quarter of those employees have been furloughed, WBUR notes that federal workers employed to “protect life or property” are still working; Social Security and unemployment checks will be delivered by mail, since the U.S. Postal Service is not financed by taxes.

First-time applications for federal benefits (e.g. a federally backed small business loan) will likely be delayed.

Law enforcement, including the FBI and active-duty military will remain on duty.

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