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Acton man dies of EEE; family questions state’s announcing practices
There have been four confirmed EEE cases in humans in Massachusetts this year. One led to the death of an Acton man in early September. Late this summer, public health officials in Massachusetts began to warn residents about the risks of two mosquito-borne illnesses: Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus. Now, officials are confirming that an Acton man died in early September from EEE.
Loomis Street, Webber Avenue Housing Proposals Total 18 Units
A local builder is proposing a 15-unit townhouse development and a pair of duplexes on two separate sites in the new multifamily housing overlay district. The proposals were presented to the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday. The townhouses would replace contiguous single-family houses at 38 and 44 Looms St....
Recreation Director Reviews Short- and Long-Term Park Needs
The Bedford Recreation Department’s study on the potential of Springs Brook Park is under way. But regardless of the findings, and what is done with them, the park will need to execute repairs to continue to operate. Recreation Director Josh Smith said during last Wednesday’s Recreation Commission meeting, “We...
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