This is the time when the risk of contracting West Nile Virus is highest.  This life-threatening disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.  For more information, see the announcement at shutesbury.o

Ticks, which carry a number of diseases, are out in force this spring.  Take precautions when you are outside: use permethrin on your clothes and shoes (not on your skin).  One resident swears by high slick rubber boots.  For more information, click here.