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Marlborough's Board of Health confirmed West Nile virus in local mosquito samples and scheduled spraying this week. Mayor J. Christian Dumais named George Larassa grand marshal of the 2026 Labor Day Parade, set for Monday, September 7. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican Tim Shea a…
Hingham Health Department released its newest Wellness Wednesday flyer this week, offering residents seasonal health tips and resources. The September edition continues the department's regular outreach series. Elsewhere, Hingham Patch reported Tuesday, September 1, that Sen. Ed Markey …
Milton health officials warn residents to guard against West Nile virus as mosquito season continues into September. The town's News Flash advisory, posted Monday, September 1, flagged the mosquito-borne illness as the leading cause of such disease in humans and animals statewide. Meanw…
Milton health officials warn residents to guard against West Nile virus as mosquito season continues into September. The town's News Flash advisory, posted Monday, September 1, flagged the mosquito-borne illness as the leading cause of such disease in humans and animals statewide. Meanw…
Marlborough's Board of Health confirmed West Nile virus in local mosquito samples and scheduled spraying this week. Mayor J. Christian Dumais named George Larassa grand marshal of the 2026 Labor Day Parade, set for Monday, September 7. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican Tim Shea a…
Hingham Health Department released its newest Wellness Wednesday flyer this week, offering residents seasonal health tips and resources. The September edition continues the department's regular outreach series. Elsewhere, Hingham Patch reported Tuesday, September 1, that Sen. Ed Markey …
Fall River Board of Health denies tenant's bid to strike a "no violation" roach inspection report.
Falmouth Board of Health gets first look at townwide nitrogen watershed plan, presses for firmer sewer timeline.
Falmouth Board of Health gets first look at townwide nitrogen watershed plan, presses for firmer sewer timeline.
Fall River Board of Health denies tenant's bid to strike a "no violation" roach inspection report.
The New Bedford Health Department urged residents Monday to take the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey, a new statewide health assessment. The department, headquartered at 133 William Street, framed the survey as a way to capture local health needs, though it did not specify …
The New Bedford Health Department urged residents Monday to take the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey, a new statewide health assessment. The department, headquartered at 133 William Street, framed the survey as a way to capture local health needs, though it did not specify …
Framingham's Board of Health has proposed an updated public health fee schedule and set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 8, at the Memorial Building. The city also flagged Framingham as remaining at moderate risk for West Nile virus, opened its Cultural Council grant portal for a…
North Attleborough's Health Department is warning retailers that kratom products are now banned statewide. The advisory follows an emergency order from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health prohibiting kratom sales effective Aug. 28, and Health Department officials are urging lo…
Acton has raised its West Nile virus risk level to moderate after a mosquito sample collected in town tested positive, prompting new precautions ahead of Labor Day weekend. Town officials, who earlier in the week still classified Acton's risk as low even as neighboring communities sat a…
Acton has raised its West Nile virus risk level to moderate after a mosquito sample collected in town tested positive, prompting new precautions ahead of Labor Day weekend. Town officials, who earlier in the week still classified Acton's risk as low even as neighboring communities sat a…
Framingham's Board of Health has proposed an updated public health fee schedule and set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 8, at the Memorial Building. The city also flagged Framingham as remaining at moderate risk for West Nile virus, opened its Cultural Council grant portal for a…
North Attleborough's Health Department is warning retailers that kratom products are now banned statewide. The advisory follows an emergency order from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health prohibiting kratom sales effective Aug. 28, and Health Department officials are urging lo…
Grafton flagged continued mosquito spraying by the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project through August, the lone Town Hall update this week. GAAP Recovery will host an Overdose Awareness Remembrance Vigil on the Grafton Common Sunday, ahead of Monday's International Overdose A…
Grafton flagged continued mosquito spraying by the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project through August, the lone Town Hall update this week. GAAP Recovery will host an Overdose Awareness Remembrance Vigil on the Grafton Common Sunday, ahead of Monday's International Overdose A…
Boston council panel presses VA and city officials on Black veteran lung cancer deaths and women's health gaps. Councilor Edward M.
Boston council panel presses VA and city officials on Black veteran lung cancer deaths and women's health gaps. Councilor Edward M.
Somerville's West Nile virus risk level jumped to high after the city confirmed its first two human cases of the season. The elevated alert, reported by Somerville Patch on Thursday, comes as public health officials track mosquito-borne illness activity heading into the final stretch of…
Somerville's West Nile virus risk level jumped to high after the city confirmed its first two human cases of the season. The elevated alert, reported by Somerville Patch on Thursday, comes as public health officials track mosquito-borne illness activity heading into the final stretch of…
Health officials confirmed West Nile virus in two mosquito samples collected in Greenfield, Franklin County Now reported this week, though no human cases have surfaced so far. The finding, drawn from routine mosquito surveillance, comes as the town's Community Preservation Committee sep…
State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in several communities near Lexington on Aug. 21, and the town renewed mosquito-safety guidance this week, urging residents to drain standing water and use repellent during peak hours. No human cases have been reported in Lexington. Elsew…
Saugus raised its West Nile virus risk level to moderate as Town Manager Scott Crabtree named a new veterans service officer. Crabtree announced the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Connell to lead the town's Veterans Services office, filling a role residents rely on for benefits gui…
Concord health officials raised the town's West Nile virus risk level to moderate after mosquito samples tested positive in neighboring communities. The Department of Public Health advisory urges residents to take precautions during dusk and dawn hours as the town also opened its FY26 G…
Health officials confirmed West Nile virus in two mosquito samples collected in Greenfield, Franklin County Now reported this week, though no human cases have surfaced so far. The finding, drawn from routine mosquito surveillance, comes as the town's Community Preservation Committee sep…
Falmouth confirmed its fifth West Nile-positive mosquito sample of 2026, the first from a Woods Hole Road site, officials said. The News Flash advisory noted no human cases have been detected in town this year. Sewer-project construction continues to close sections of Maravista Avenue E…
Concord health officials raised the town's West Nile virus risk level to moderate after mosquito samples tested positive in neighboring communities. The Department of Public Health advisory urges residents to take precautions during dusk and dawn hours as the town also opened its FY26 G…
State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in several communities near Lexington on Aug. 21, and the town renewed mosquito-safety guidance this week, urging residents to drain standing water and use repellent during peak hours. No human cases have been reported in Lexington. Elsew…
Wareham officials reported the season's first West Nile virus detection in a mosquito sample Thursday, prompting a mosquito-safety alert for residents. Riverside Beach hosts a kayaking outing Saturday, August 29, and the Wareham Free Library rolled out its fall calendar, including a Sep…
Saugus raised its West Nile virus risk level to moderate as Town Manager Scott Crabtree named a new veterans service officer. Crabtree announced the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Connell to lead the town's Veterans Services office, filling a role residents rely on for benefits gui…
Wareham officials reported the season's first West Nile virus detection in a mosquito sample Thursday, prompting a mosquito-safety alert for residents. Riverside Beach hosts a kayaking outing Saturday, August 29, and the Wareham Free Library rolled out its fall calendar, including a Sep…
Falmouth confirmed its fifth West Nile-positive mosquito sample of 2026, the first from a Woods Hole Road site, officials said. The News Flash advisory noted no human cases have been detected in town this year. Sewer-project construction continues to close sections of Maravista Avenue E…
Brookline health officials raised the town's West Nile virus risk to high on Wednesday, urging mosquito bite precautions while Eastern Equine Encephalitis risk remains low, according to the town's News Flash alert issued Aug. 26. Brookline.News reported in its "News in brief: West Nile …
Brookline health officials raised the town's West Nile virus risk to high on Wednesday, urging mosquito bite precautions while Eastern Equine Encephalitis risk remains low, according to the town's News Flash alert issued Aug. 26. Brookline.News reported in its "News in brief: West Nile …
Millbury will conduct mosquito spraying Thursday night near Greenwood Street after a sample tested positive for West Nile virus. The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project's response protocol treatment begins after 8:30 p.m. on August 27. Separately, Millbury Public Schools told families…
Massachusetts health officials confirmed West Nile virus in Marlborough mosquito samples, prompting the city to plan targeted spraying this week. The Board of Health said state officials detected the virus in local mosquito samples, and Mayor J. Christian Dumais's office confirmed crews…
Massachusetts health officials confirmed West Nile virus in Marlborough mosquito samples, prompting the city to plan targeted spraying this week. The Board of Health said state officials detected the virus in local mosquito samples, and Mayor J. Christian Dumais's office confirmed crews…
Millbury will conduct mosquito spraying Thursday night near Greenwood Street after a sample tested positive for West Nile virus. The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project's response protocol treatment begins after 8:30 p.m. on August 27. Separately, Millbury Public Schools told families…
Wellesley Board of Health presses schools on air conditioning fix as citizen petition heads to town meeting.
Wellesley Board of Health presses schools on air conditioning fix as citizen petition heads to town meeting.
Sherborn health officials renewed public guidance this week on protecting against mosquito-borne illness, noting that while serious cases are rare, mosquito-carried viruses can cause symptoms ranging from a mild fever to encephalitis or meningitis. The advisory, posted through the town'…
Sherborn health officials renewed public guidance this week on protecting against mosquito-borne illness, noting that while serious cases are rare, mosquito-carried viruses can cause symptoms ranging from a mild fever to encephalitis or meningitis. The advisory, posted through the town'…
Newton's West Nile virus risk level has been raised to high after Middlesex County's first confirmed human case of the year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health made the change following the case confirmation, according to a Newton Patch report published Tuesday, August 25. Ci…
Newton's West Nile virus risk level has been raised to high after Middlesex County's first confirmed human case of the year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health made the change following the case confirmation, according to a Newton Patch report published Tuesday, August 25. Ci…
Massachusetts health officials confirmed a second human case of West Nile virus this season, per a Townsend town website alert posted Aug. 25. The News Flash posting urged residents to keep using repellent, avoid outdoor exposure at dusk and dawn, and drain standing water as the mosquit…
Waltham Health Department warned residents Aug. 25 to avoid Hardy Pond after detecting a harmful cyanobacteria bloom. The bloom, known as a CyanoHAB, can sicken people, children and pets that come into contact with the water, and the department issued two separate advisories explaining …
Waltham Health Department warned residents Aug. 25 to avoid Hardy Pond after detecting a harmful cyanobacteria bloom. The bloom, known as a CyanoHAB, can sicken people, children and pets that come into contact with the water, and the department issued two separate advisories explaining …
State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected from Medfield on August 25, prompting a health alert from Town Hall. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the state agency that tracks mosquito-borne illness, flagged the detection, and the town posted th…
Massachusetts confirmed a second human case of West Nile virus this year as Framingham nears the end of mosquito season. MetroWest Daily News reported the finding in its "Second human case of West Nile virus identified in Massachusetts" coverage this week, a public health flag for area …
Ayer confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected in town, the town announced Aug. 19. The notice arrived alongside a separate Town Hall posting outlining proposed changes to the governance structure at Devens, and a News Flash post celebrating the recent academic and extracu…
Massachusetts health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in Carlisle on Aug. 25. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health urged residents to keep guarding against mosquito bites as the season continues. The Town of Carlisle also added three generators and thre…
Massachusetts health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in Carlisle on Aug. 25. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health urged residents to keep guarding against mosquito bites as the season continues. The Town of Carlisle also added three generators and thre…
Ayer confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected in town, the town announced Aug. 19. The notice arrived alongside a separate Town Hall posting outlining proposed changes to the governance structure at Devens, and a News Flash post celebrating the recent academic and extracu…
Massachusetts confirmed a second human case of West Nile virus this year as Framingham nears the end of mosquito season. MetroWest Daily News reported the finding in its "Second human case of West Nile virus identified in Massachusetts" coverage this week, a public health flag for area …
Massachusetts health officials confirmed a second human case of West Nile virus this season, per a Townsend town website alert posted Aug. 25. The News Flash posting urged residents to keep using repellent, avoid outdoor exposure at dusk and dawn, and drain standing water as the mosquit…
State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected from Medfield on August 25, prompting a health alert from Town Hall. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the state agency that tracks mosquito-borne illness, flagged the detection, and the town posted th…
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