Above: An update on the Mosquito-borne illness risk and safety measures for our town and region. (images edited from state website and SFD post)

Last week, the Southborough Health Department issued a warning about mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus in Southborough.

At the time of the alert on Wednesday, the risk for contracting the arbovirus was considered low. The following day, the state reassessed the Town’s risk rating. It’s now “moderate”. That risk level also extends to all of the towns surrounding us. Read the full article →