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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Advisory

Published December 11, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 12/26/2015

There are 2 confirmed cases of Pertussis at Lincoln Sudbury High School. Pertussis (also called whooping cough) is a disease caused by bacteria that spreads from person to person with close contact (the germ is … More →

Willis Lake Advisory Rescinded

Published October 13, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 10/28/2015

Recent water testing results revealed bacteria counts below the guidelines at Willis Lake. The advisory has been rescinded and restrictions on activities have been removed. Although the advisory has been removed, residents should still exercise … More →

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Mosquito Bites

Published September 30, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 10/15/2015

State Health Officials announce first West Nile Virus fatality in Massachusetts.

Bacteria Levels at Willis Lake Above Guidelines

Published September 25, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 10/1/2015

Testing conducted at Willis Lake on Wednesday 9/23, by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, revealed cyanobacteria counts above the guidelines. The advisory will remain in place until two samples reveal counts within safe levels. Testing will occur … More →

Willis Lake Algae Counts Below State Guidelines

Published September 16, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 10/1/2015

Testing conducted at Willis Lake on Monday 9/14 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health revealed cyanobacteria counts below the guidelines. The advisory will remain in place until another sample reveals counts within safe levels. … More →

Algae Confirmed to Be Cyanobacteria

Published September 14, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 9/29/2015

Testing conducted last week (9/11/15) confirmed the reappearance of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) at Willis Lake. The advisory has been reinstituted. Residents should avoid contact with the water until two consecutive samples show levels below state guidelines. Testing by the … More →

Flu: What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

Published September 14, 2015 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 12/29/2015

Flu Season starts in early winter and continues to early spring. Please see attached document for some tips to stay healthy

National Preparedness Month is September

Published September 14, 2015 | Medical Reserve Corps Executive Committee | Automatically Archived on 10/1/2015

Be informed, plan ahead, and be prepared. Please see attached document to build your emergency preparedness kit today!

Reappearance of Algae at Willis Lake

Published September 8, 2015 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 2/8/2018

A visual inspection of the water at Willis Lake revealed the presence of algae, assumed to be Blue-Green algae, or cyanobacteria, confirmed earlier this summer. Prolonged warm temperatures may be contributing to the blooms. The Department … More →

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Advisory Rescinded at Willis Lake

Published August 5, 2015 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 8/20/2015

A water sample was collected at Willis Lake Monday August 3, 2015. Laboratory analysis showed cyanobacteria levels below the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s guideline levels. According to MDPH guidelines, samples collected a week apart … More →