The Town of Webster has been placed at the Critical Risk Level as a result of the first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) being confirmed in Massachusetts that was detected in our immediate area. Webster's Risk Level, along with the Towns of Douglas, Oxford, and Sutton, have been raised to Critical, and in Dudley, Northbridge, and Uxbridge the risk is increased to High.
Please read the
Public Health Alert and avoid being outdoors during the time period from dusk to dawn, use insect repellent and consider canceling or rescheduling outdoor gatherings, organized sporting events, etc. to avoid peak mosquito hours (dusk to dawn). The Town will continue working closely with the Central MA Mosquito Control Project for increased testing and spraying and the Health Director will be making further announcements. Please be safe!