City confirms West Nile virus in Marlborough mosquitoes, announces new ambulance provider
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough, prompting a city Board of Health public notice, while Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced the city has selected a new emergency ambulance provider.
TOWN HALL
The Board of Health issued a public notice after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that West Nile virus had been detected in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough, according to the city's News Flash feed. City officials did not specify further details in the notice, but residents are being urged to take standard mosquito-bite precautions.
Separately, Mayor J. Christian Dumais's office announced that Coastal Medical Transportation Systems, referred to as Coastal, will become the city's new provider of emergency ambulance services, per a press release posted to the city's homepage. The News Flash feed also noted an ongoing Dam Safety Project at Fort Meadow Reservoir Dam, where the city has been removing encroaching trees from the embankment, along with earlier notices on the Marlborough Community Choice Power municipal aggregation program and fiscal year 2026 water and sewer rates.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
No new library or arts-specific announcements moved through primary sources in this coverage window beyond the previously noted municipal items.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"West Nile Virus Confirmed In Marlborough Mosquitoes" — Marlborough Patch reports that health officials are warning residents after the virus was confirmed in mosquitoes collected in the city, a story the city's own News Flash also covered today (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/west-nile-virus-confirmed-marlborough-mosquitos).
"Marlborough Ice Cream Shop Lands On MA Ice Cream Trail" — Marlborough Patch reports that a local shop has earned a spot on a statewide map aimed at drawing summer dessert road-trippers (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-ice-cream-shop-lands-ma-ice-cream-trail).
"Marlborough Food Truck And Arts Festival Returns Downtown" — Marlborough Patch reports the annual downtown festival, featuring food trucks and vendors, is scheduled to return in September (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-food-truck-arts-festival-returns-downtown).
"Marlborough Lions Club Invites Young Artists To Poster Contest" — Marlborough Patch reports the local Lions Club chapter is encouraging students to submit original hand-drawn artwork for a poster contest (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
"Dave's Hot Chicken to open in Marlborough MA. Here's where it will be" — MetroWest Daily News reports the chain restaurant will open next month at a former Starbucks location on Route 20, per Google Alert coverage of the report.
"St. Mary's, MetroWest credit unions merge to form $1 billion entity" — MetroWest Daily News reports the merged credit union will operate eight branch locations including one in Marlborough, along with locations in Framingham, Hudson, Northborough and Westborough.
"Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Marlborough, Massachusetts Completes a Full Renovation" — Hotel Online reports the hotel has finished renovating its 112 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.
COMING UP
The Planning Board and City Council are both scheduled to meet Monday, July 20, according to the city's public calendar. The Council on Aging Board and the City Council's Climate Resiliency committee meet Tuesday, July 21. A Retirement Board special meeting and a Special City Council meeting are set for Wednesday, July 22, followed by a Traffic Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 29.