Health Notice from Town of Milton

PRESS RELEASE
Milton Board of Health
525 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
August 26, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Blanchard
Milton Board of Health
617-898-4886
mblanchard@townofmilton.org
Milton, MA-
As the summer comes to a close it is important to continue to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne viruses as late summer and early fall (until the first hard frost) is usually a period with increased infection rates. The recent and continuing detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) activity in the Milton area certainly highlights the need for continued personal protection measures.
The Milton Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) remind residents to reduce their risk of mosquito-borne viruses by using appropriate personal protective measures.
 Limit your time outdoors during peak periods of mosquito activity (dusk and dawn) or, if you must remain outdoors, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
 Use a mosquito repellent that contains DEET or Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus may also be considered. Products with permethrin should only be used on clothing. Always follow the directions on the label. Repellents should not be used on children younger than two months of age. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
 Cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When you bring a baby outdoors, cover the baby’s carriage or playpen with mosquito netting.
 Fix any holes in screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all doors and windows.
 Remove any standing water from backyards so mosquitoes can’t breed. Mosquitoes will begin to breed in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Make sure water does not collect and stagnate in ceramic pots, trash cans, recycling containers, old tires, wading pools, birds baths, etc. Remove leaves and debris that may prevent drainage of roof gutters.
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project (NCMCP) continues to conduct weekly ground based spraying on Thursday late evening between sunset and midnight based on resident’s requests and mosquito activity monitoring, weather permitting. Residents who wish to have their property sprayed by NCMCP should fill out an online request form at www.norfolkcountymosquito.org each week by Thursday at 12:00 PM. If any resident wishes to know when the spray program may be conducted in their area, they should go to the Project’s website where map and/or street listings will be posted on or about 3:30 PM each Thursday.
More information on mosquito-borne diseases, their symptoms, on protecting yourself from bites by mosquitoes, and on safe application of mosquito repellents can be obtained by visiting the MDPH web site on arboviral (mosquito-transmitted) diseases http://www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.
In addition, the Milton Board of Health reminds residents to also be aware of the increasing occurrence of Lyme disease in Milton. The highest risk period of infection runs through early fall. The single most important thing is to check yourself for ticks once a day (don’t forget to check children and pets too). For more information please visit the MDPH website on tickborne diseases http://www.mass.gov/dph/tick.

We are still working on the details for the Oktoberfest block party!

   So just save the date for now!!  Saturday October 5th 2013

We are not sure if we will provide the food or not!
We will keep you posted!
What a Country!

Please get me email addresses for your neighbors so I can be sure everyone is invited to this great event!

Brian

Check out my Boy Tommy he is really excited about Oktoberfest this year. We have so many friends we blew out of the cellar and onto the street.

Brown Eyed Girl At 2009 Oktoberfest

Save the Date!!  is coming to our neighborhood!  Sat. October 5th!!

We are going to close the street and have a giant party!!  In order to do this we need all of your help!

We are early in the planning process!  Your ideas and suggestions are welcome!

Some thoughts we have right now!  Putting a stage at intersection of Hope and Cedar Terrace for live entertainment!  You have a talent you want to share with the group!  Let us know!

Renting a jumpy pit for the children

Everyone brings own food to cook and something to share!

BYOB!

Cost per family $30  to cover general expenses!

Time:  Not sure yet!  Probably late afternoon till the cows come home!

Are other friends and families welcome that don't live in the neighborhood?  Yes, just pay the fee and be sure you feed and water them!

We will need volunteers!

Setup

Clean up

Entertainment

Do you want T-Shirts?  Let me know, if enough interested we can have some made for the event!

More details to follow soon!  Let your neighbors know!   Many are still not on this list!  Send me their emails and I will invite them to join our group!

What a Country!

Brian

Water Works!

Just got off the phone with Brian Carlisle with the Town of Milton.  I wanted to know what was going on  here at the corner of Squantum Street and Cedar Terrace.  I am told they are moving the water connection at Cedar Terrace from an old 6" water line under Squantum to a new 12" main which should improve water flow to our neighborhood.  As to how long the work will continue, we don't know.  By doing this in house we are saving tax payers money, but other emergencies in town could interrupt work here.  The good news is this is preventative maintenance work and only a minor inconvenience to us!