West Nile Virus Detected – North Billerica

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Update: Spraying was completed on schedule

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a collection of mosquitoes from a surveillance site in North Billerica has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying in the area is planned after sunset on Thursday evening, September 6th to reduce the population! Press release and streets affected area linked below.

Board of Health Press Release

For more information about West Nile Virus, spraying and general protection information, please visit the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project website.

Back to School Safety Message

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Wednesday, September 5th, is the first day of school for Billerica.

  • Watch your speed in school zones! School zones are 20 MPH and TRAFFIC OFFICERS WILL BE OUT IN FORCE.
  • Slow down in residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops.
  • Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
  • Be alert! The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children walking to and from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings and more likely to take risks, ignore hazards, or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.
  • Always stop when directed to do so by a designated crossing guard.