West Nile Virus Detected In Marlborough Mosquitoes
DATELINE — MARLBOROUGH The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough, prompting a public health notice from the city's Board of Health. Elsewhere, the Marlborough Fire Department honored six members with promotions and saw two longtime firefighters retire after more than two decades of service, while a third McDonald's location opened in the city this week.
TOWN HALL The Board of Health has issued a public notice after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough. City officials are urging residents to take standard precautions, including using insect repellent and eliminating standing water, during the peak of mosquito season.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS "Marlborough Fire Department Celebrates 6 Promotions" — the department recognized six members Thursday during a promotional ceremony honoring their contributions to the city, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-fire-department-celebrates-6-promotions).
"2 Longtime Marlborough Firefighters Retire After 25 Years" — two veteran members of the department stepped down this week after more than two decades of service to the city, Marlborough Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/2-longtime-marlborough-firefighters-retire-after-25-years).
"Fast-Food Chain Opens Third Marlborough Location At Marlboro Commons" — McDonald's opened its newest Marlborough restaurant at the Marlboro Commons plaza on Boston Post Road East, joining Home Depot, Staples and Dollar Tree at the shopping center, according to Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/fast-food-chain-opens-third-marlborough-location-marlboro-commons).
"Casual Burrito Chain Planned For MetroWest Shopping Center" — a fast-casual burrito chain, Bubbakoo's Burritos, is planning a new restaurant at RK Hudson Towne Center in neighboring Hudson, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/casual-burrito-chain-planned-metrowest-shopping-center).
COMING UP The city's Retirement Board meets Tuesday, July 28, and the Marlborough Community Development Authority Board meets Thursday, July 30, according to the city's online meeting calendar.
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