The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project just released its list of spray areas for this evening, and a number of Southborough streets are on the list. Read the full article → from Mosquito spraying in Southborough tonight
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Breaking news: Southborough suspends outdoor activities due to mosquito threat (UPDATED)
Southborough’s Board of Health voted today to suspend outdoor activities and close town facilities between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am, effectively immediately. The vote, which comes on the heels of similar decisions in neighboring towns, is a response to the heightened risk of mosquito-borne illness like West Nile and EEE in our area. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough suspends outdoor activities due to mosquito threat (UPDATED)
Area towns canceling evening activities. Will Southborough do the same?
With the threat level for mosquito-borne illness now at “high” in Southborough and the surrounding area, many neighboring towns have made the decision to cancel evening activities. Southborough seems likely to follow suit. Read the full article → from Area towns canceling evening activities. Will Southborough do the same?
Reminder: Mosquito spraying tonight in Southborough
A reminder to those of you in the Newton Street area that the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project will spray insecticide this evening after mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were found last week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Mosquito spraying tonight in Southborough
Breaking news: Mosquitoes infected with West Nile have been found in Southborough
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in Southborough. The virus was detected in mosquitoes trapped on Newton Street on August 28. No cases of human infection in Southborough have been reported. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Mosquitoes infected with West Nile have been found in Southborough
Threat level for EEE in Southborough raised to “moderate”
State health officials yesterday bumped up the threat level for mosquito-borne-illness in our area after mammal-biting mosquitoes infected with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus were found in Westborough. Read the full article → from Threat level for EEE in Southborough raised to “moderate”
Tornado watch in effect until 9:00 pm
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the eastern half of the state, including Southborough. Read the full article → from Tornado watch in effect until 9:00 pm
A crow dies in Southborough. Was it EEE?
The EEE and West Nile viruses have been found in mosquitoes in nearby towns (Westborough and Shrewsbury, respectively). While no infected mosquitoes have been identified in Southborough, some residents wonder if it’s only a matter of time. Read the full article → from A crow dies in Southborough. Was it EEE?
EEE found in mosquitoes in Westborough; West Nile in Shrewsbury
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today that the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus was found in mosquitoes in Westborough. The West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Shrewsbury and also in Tewksbury. Read the full article → from EEE found in mosquitoes in Westborough; West Nile in Shrewsbury
Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
No doubt you’ve heard that several mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the southeastern part of our state. Now Southborough emergency officials are urging residents to take caution. Read the full article → from Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
Looking for the Irene “Live blog” post?
I kept the Live Blog post at the top of the page while updates were coming in fast and furious on Sunday and Monday. Now that things have slowed down a bit (whew!), I’ve moved it down the page to make room for new posts, Irene-related and otherwise. Read the full article → from Looking for the Irene “Live blog” post?
LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
Have your heard? There’s a hurricane headed our way. How powerful Irene will be when she gets here remains to be seen, but Southborough emergency officials say to expect heavy rain and damaging wind. Here is some storm-related info for easy reference: Southborough emergency shelter: At Woodward School, open to all residents Phone numbers for Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?
The first instance of West Nile virus was discovered in mosquitoes in Boston last week. Whether it moves our way remains to be seen, but if it does the first to know about it will be the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Read the full article → from West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?
UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING
In case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, including Worcester County (that’s us, folks). Read the full article → from UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING