Thursday, August 30, 2012
Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.
STOUGHTON MOURNS THE LOSS OF JERRY SAVAGE: Personally, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jerald S. Savage, a CPA with Wallace, Savage & Davis in Stoughton. He died Wednesday, August 29. Jerry Savage was a vice chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and was the campaign treasurer for former selectman John Anderson’s campaign. Savage was a financial wizard who helped to save Curry College, and did the same for New England Sinai Hospital. He and his lovely wife Sheryl, Executive Director of College Advancement at Massasoit Community College in Canton, were very active at Ahavath Torah Congregation (where he served as President), and were very generous with their time and funds for many local charities. In addition to his bride, …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
As a precautionary measure, the Norfolk Mosquito Control will begin spraying for mosquitoes on the athletic fields near the high school, the middle school, and the West School.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The following is a press release form the Stoughton Board of Health and Stoughton Public School Department: Precautionary Ground Spraying of Mosquito Adulticide at School Department Athletic Fields is scheduled to occur in the early morning hours on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the following locations: Stoughton High School, Robert G. O’Donnell Middle School and the West Elementary School. Ground Spraying will continue in the early morning hours on Tuesdays until the first frost occurs. The decision to conduct ground spraying which will be conducted by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District was made by Stoughton School officials upon the recommendation of the Board of Health. Stoughton is considered to be a “moderate risk” community …
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
After finding more EEE positive mosquito pools, the state is conducting another round of aerial spraying in six towns near Stoughton.
Once again, EEE was found in mosquitoes in neighboring Easton, so the state is stepping into action. More findings of positive pools in Easton have led the Department of Public Health to announce plans for another round of aerial spraying in Easton and five other towns near Stoughton - Bridgewater, Norton, Raynham, Taunton, and West Bridgewater. As a result, the risk for EEE has been raised from "high" to "critical" (the highest risk level) in Bridgewater, Easton, Raynham, and Taunton; and from “moderate” to “high” in Norton and West Bridgewater. What does this mean for Stoughton? It's another reminder EEE is still an issue in the area. But, the risk level for mosquito-borne illness in Stoughton is still "moderate." No mosquitoes have …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Seven EEE-infected mosquito pools found just this week in neighboring Easton.
Easton Health Agent Mark Taylor said Wednesday that a total of seven positive pools of EEE mammal-biting mosquitoes have been identified in neighboring Easton just this week. Two pools tested positive on Monday and five more tested positive on Wednesday. The discovery coincides with reports that mosquito populations are down 60 percent in communities where aerial spraying occurred two weekends ago, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. What does this mean for Stoughton? It's another reminder that while mosquito populations are down, EEE is still very prevalent in the area as indicated by the recent findings. The state recommends towns in "high risk" areas to curtail outdoor evening activities for the remainder of the …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Even with the success of the recent aerial spraying, officials urge residents, regardless of location, to continue taking personal precautions to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced in a release that the aerial spraying conducted the weekend of July 20-22 reduced the mosquito population by approximately 60 percent within the 21-community spray zone in Southeastern Massachusetts. Stoughton was not on the list of towns to be sprayed, but the nearby towns of Easton, Norton, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Raynham and Taunton were part of this spraying effort. Mammal-biting mosquitoes have recently tested positive for EEE in both Easton and Canton. No mosquitoes have tested positive for EEE in Stoughton. While the risk level for mosquito-borne illness in Easton and Canton is “high,” the risk level in Stoughton remains "moderate," according to …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that EEE has been detected in mammal-biting mosquitoes in Canton, elevating that town’s risk level to “high.” The risk level in Stoughton remains “moderate.”
Mammal-biting mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in another town neighboring Stoughton. After mammal-biting mosquitoes recently tested positive for EEE in Easton, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that EEE had also been detected in mammal-biting mosquitoes in Canton. Last week, a bird-biting mosquito in Canton tested positive for EEE, but there was no change to the risk levels for mosquito-borne illness in Canton or in the surrounding towns as a result. However, now that mammal-biting mosquitoes have tested positive in Canton, the risk level has been elevated for some communities. These mosquito samples were collected July 20. Canton’s risk level has now been raised …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of July 15, 2012.
Man Shot at Technology Center Drive Apartment Complex in Stoughton A man was transported to Boston Medical Center the afternoon of July 16 with a gunshot wound in the lower back, suffered at the Lodge at Stoughton on Technology Center Drive. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Stoughton Police believe to have a "person of interest in the case." It is believed the shooting took place outside of building #404 at the apartment complex, following an argument inside the building, according to police. Read more by clicking here. *** Mansfield Teen Dies in Crash on Route 24 in West Bridgewater Massachusetts State Police responded to the crash at 3:55 a.m. on July 15 after receiving calls from other motorists reporting a wrong-way …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Five things you need to know today: Stoughton Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover; Weekend Weather Forecast; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover Angel Pina, 12, of Norton, died following a single car rollover on Route 24 on the Stoughton/Avon line on July 12. Cheer Nation of Stoughton will be holding an open tumble fundraiser this Friday, July 20 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) for Angel's family. All are welcome to this event, which will take place at 378 Page Street, Unit 12, in Stoughton. There will be food, drinks, snacks, baked items, Cheer Apparel and Bling Apparel, Custom “Angel” Bows, a DJ, a Balloon Table, a Stella and Dot Horseshoe Charms table, a dank tank …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Public Hearing Scheduled for Improving Stoughton's Town Meeting; EEE Update; Thursday's Weather Forecast; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Public Hearing Scheduled for Improving Stoughton's Town Meeting A public hearing is scheduled by the Board of Selectmen's Town Meeting Subcommittee for Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall) to discuss possible ways to improve Stoughton's Town Meeting. Click here for more information. 2. EEE Update According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "an additional 10 communities in southeastern Massachusetts will receive aerial spraying of pesticides against mosquitoes, bringing the total number of communities in the spraying zone to 21. Spraying is scheduled …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: More EEE Detected near Stoughton; Weather Forecast; Summer Nutrition Program (And More...)
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Additional EEE-Positive Mosquito Pools Found Near Stoughton According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), "numerous additional EEE-positive mosquito pools" were collected from a site in Easton on July 17, where Eastern Equine Encephalitis-positive mosquito samples were also found last week. As a result, the DPH announced on Tuesday that aerial spraying for mosquitoes will take place in 11 cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts starting next week, including Bridgewater, Carver, Easton, Halifax, Lakeville, Middleborough, Norton, Plympton, Raynham, Taunton, and West …
Bob Ross
10:34 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012
For anyone concerned about the process here is how it works: They spray at night, and early morning before the sun comes up to get the adult mosquitoes. After the sun comes up, the spray evaporates when sunlight hits it. The NCMC implied that the process happens very quickly, so that the fields should be safe shortly after dawn depending on tree coverage and so on. more ›