ANDOVER — Director of Public Health Thomas Carbone, Police Chief and Emergency Management Director Patrick Keefe, Fire Chief Michael Mansfield and Town Manager Andrew Flanagan report that the Town of Andover has been informed by the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District that portions of Andover will undergo truck-based mosquito spraying this week.
Methuen EEE Risk Elevated to Critical after Positive Test in Horse
METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Community Development Director William Buckley report that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has elevated the city’s risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to “critical” on Monday afternoon in light of positive mosquito testing for the virus and positive testing in a horse in Methuen.
Arlington Health Officials Warn Residents about West Nile Virus after Mosquitoes Test Positive in Surrounding Communities
ARLINGTON — Public Health Director Natasha Waden reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito samples taken in Belmont and Cambridge. Although no mosquitoes have tested positive in Arlington, the Board of Health urges residents to follow several important safety tips to prevent breeding and bites from the insects.
Shirley Police Offer Tips to Prevent Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Shirley Police Department Thomas Goulden, Police Chief 11 Keady Way Shirley, MA 01464 For Immediate Release Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Contact: Jessica Sacco Phone: 978-769-5193 Email: jessica@jgpr.net Shirley Police Offer Tips to Prevent Mosquito Transmitted Diseases SHIRLEY — Chief Thomas Goulden and the Shirley Police Department encourage residents to […]
Plympton Police Offer Tips for Preventing Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Plympton Police Department Chief Patrick S. Dillon 5 Palmer Road Plympton, MA 02367 For Immediate Release Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 978-743-0004 Email: john@jgpr.net Plympton Police Offer Tips for Preventing Mosquito Transmitted Diseases PLYMPTON –Chief Patrick S. Dillon and the Plympton Police Department would like to remind residents to take extra precautions while […]