Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Tewksbury
Town health officials issued a public health notification Tuesday, and Patch reports mosquitoes in Tewksbury have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting spraying efforts this week.
TOWN HALL
The Health Department released a "Public Health Notification - for Immediate Release" on Tuesday afternoon, though details of the specific health concern were not elaborated in the town's alert itself. The notification comes as Tewksbury Patch separately reported that mosquitoes trapped in town have tested positive for West Nile virus, with spraying planned for the affected areas this week, according to Patch. Residents with concerns about mosquito-borne illness should watch for follow-up guidance from the town.
Separately, the town on Monday reminded residents to pick up after their pets, citing stormwater quality concerns. The News Flash post noted that pet waste left on the ground washes into storm drains and local waterways, and asked dog owners to help keep runoff clean by bagging and disposing of waste properly.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Tewksbury Public Library has a busy slate of programming on tap. Per Tewksbury Patch, the library plans 19 programs in the coming week, including a bouquet-making session and a tie-dye party for kids, part of its regular summer lineup for families and children.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"New Traffic Change Coming To Busy Tewksbury Intersection": Patch reports the town is planning changes at a heavily traveled intersection aimed at cutting down on accidents there, though specifics of the redesign were not detailed in the preview. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Aug. 2": Per Tewksbury Patch, the library's upcoming week includes 19 programs, among them a bouquet-making class and a children's tie-dye party, a rundown also touched on above under community programming. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Almost 1,400 Massachusetts Layoffs Expected In August": The Boston-area outlet reports nearly 1,400 layoffs are expected statewide next month, noting the state's unemployment rate already tops the national average, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
Local obituaries were also noted this week: the Lowell Sun reported the death of William E. Sweeney, a retired oral-maxillofacial surgeon who died July 25 after being cared for at home in recent months, according to the Lowell Sun (read it at https://www.lowellsun.com/obituaries/william-e-sweeney-tewksbury-ma/). Legacy.com also listed services for Richard J. Walsh, with visiting hours at Farmer & Dee Funeral Home on Lee Street, according to Legacy.com (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-walsh-obituary?id=62105949).
COMING UP
The library's 19-program week, including the bouquet-making workshop and children's tie-dye party, runs through the week of August 2, per Tewksbury Patch. The town's Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12, according to the town calendar.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.