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West Nile in Fairhaven
West Nile in Fairhaven
West Nile in Fairhaven
A mosquito infected with West Nile Virus was trapped in Fairhaven. Patricia Fowle, Fairhaven's Board of Health Agent, says the mosquito was trapped last week in the west quadrant of the town. Fowle tells WBSM News though it may sound routine, everyone needs to protect against the parasites...
Synthetic Regs Adopted
Synthetic Regs Adopted
Synthetic Regs Adopted
After several years of grappling with the dangers of synthetic drugs in the city, the New Bedford Board of Health adopted new regulations Thursday to implement an outright ban on the sale of the substances effective immediately.
Massachusetts Town May Become The First To Ban All Tobacco Sales
Massachusetts Town May Become The First To Ban All Tobacco Sales
Massachusetts Town May Become The First To Ban All Tobacco Sales
The town of Westminster, Massachusetts, may become the first in the nation to outlaw the sale of all tobacco products, with its Board of Health set to hear comments from the public this week on the proposed ban. Town health agent Elizabeth Swedberg told AP about the reasoning behind the proposal, "The tobacco companies are really promoting products to hook young people...
EEE Detected In Wesport
EEE Detected In Wesport
EEE Detected In Wesport
EEE has been detected in Westport. The town's Board of Health said Wednesday that state officials discovered the virus in testing of a species of mosquito called Culiseta Melanura, which feeds almost exclusively on birds. Officials advise residents to stay indoors during peak mosquito hours and use insect repellents when going outdoors...
Spraying Resumes
Mosquito spraying in New Bedford resumes early Thursday. The New Bedford Board of Health says the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct spraying early Thursday from 2am to sunrise. The areas targeted for spraying include Fort Tabor, Buttonwood Park, Hazelwood Park, Brooklawn Park, the Poor Farm area, Riverside Park, Clasky Park, Ashley Park and Ben Rose Field...

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