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	We've made some changes! Specifically; we have changed our Web site to feature information about our programs. We've added more forms which you've requested; most can be filled out online. Check out our list of forms.....more>>
	West Nile Virus update Once again, West Nile Virus (WNV) has surfaced in Connecticut. The State Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Bridgeport on June 24, 2008 have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV)...more>>
	Summer Safety There's nothing like summer for you and your family. But pay attention to all of our summer safety concerns for a safe and healthy experience for everyone....more>>
	It's Tick Time! Protect your family Summer is here and the Westport Weston Health District encourages parents to be on the alert for ticks  peak season is from April to September. Children are at particularly high risk! The incidence of Lyme disease is higher in children under the age of 10 than in any other age group....more>>
	Are you ready? Download our new 12-page booklet on emergency readiness, or pick up a printed copy at WWHD or the Westport and Weston Town Halls. (pdf,3.7mb) Also, download our Emergency Information Form that you can fill out online for each family member, print and save. And our download our Emergency Checklists to help you prepare everything you'll need.
	Community News available Download our new publication, Community News (July issue) for an update about artificial turf fields, and many summer safety tips. See this page for earlier issues of Community News
	What about artificial turf? Cities and towns across Connecticut have increasingly opted for replacement of grass fields with a form of artificial turf that uses recycled rubber tires. The tires are processed into crumb rubber and used as an infill material to cushion the playing surface. Questions have been raised regarding health...more>> Also, on June 18, 2008 the CDC issued a "Health Advisory" on the potential lead exposure in artificial turf....more>>