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Algae blooms at Willis Lake

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June 21, 2016

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 7/6/2016

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

Household Hazardous Waste Collection 2016 Events

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June 17, 2016

| Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 12/1/2016

Sudbury Residents are able to utilize Hazardous Waste Collection Days in numerous communities. More →

Extreme Cold Expected Across the State This Weekend

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February 12, 2016

| Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 2/15/2016

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting extreme cold across the region this weekend. An arctic air mass will bring potentially life threatening will chills and near record cold temperatures Saturday and Sunday. The cold … More →

The Health Department Seeks a Community Social Worker.

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December 31, 2015

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 1/15/2016

The Health Department seeks a highly responsible and qualified Community Social Worker. The full advertisement and job description can be found on the Human Resources page.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Advisory

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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 →

Bacteria Levels Below Guidelines at Willis Lake

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September 29, 2015

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 10/14/2015

Testing conducted at Willis Lake on Monday 9/28 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 →

Willis Lake Algae Counts Below State Guidelines

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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 →

Flu: What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

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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

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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 →