The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced on July 9 that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There haven’t been any confirmed human cases of WNV in Boston, and the BPHC says the risk of transmission is low. The best way to reduce the risk of West…
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The Healthy Kids Running Series is a no pressure option if your kid is interested in running, or if you want to get your kid out of the house and enjoy exercise. The 5-week series started in 2009 and has races around the country. The series offers different race distances for different age groups: 2/3-year-olds — 50-yard dash; 4/5-year-olds — 75-yard dash; kindergarten/first grade — 1/4 mile; 2nd/3rd grade — 1/2 mile; 4th-8th grade —…
There are three upcoming virtual public meetings led by the state to engage the community about how to redevelop the Shattuck Campus on Morton Street. The meetings are to generate interactive discussions and to help that the redevelopment meets the community’s needs. What is known is that the Shattuck Hospital at 170 Morton St. in Franklin Park, will be razed at some point. In 2021, the state sought proposals to redevelop the property for 75…
