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SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING <br />AUGUST 11, 1983 <br />The Lexington Board of Health held a special meeting on Thursday, August 11, <br />1983 at 2:00 p.m. in Room G-15 of the Town Office Building. Members present <br />were: Mr. James W. Lambie, Chairman; Dr. Linda Roemer, Ph.D., Health Director, <br />George A. Smith and Mr. David Henley, Superintendent of E.M.M.C.P. <br />Mr. Smith reported that since the last meeting conditions had changed in <br />Southeastern, Mass. Both Highland "J" virus and EEE virus are more prevelent in <br />this area and there was both a suspected human and horse case from Norton and <br />North Datmouth under investigation. <br />There has been no virus Highland "J" or EEE isolated from Middlesex County to <br />date. <br />A review of the projected weather forecast was made. This was of concern due <br />to the fact that 11" to 2" of rain is projected through the weekend. <br />David Henley reviewed a planned strategy in the event of rain.It could be <br />projected that if it rains, adult mosquitoes could become a problem on or about <br />August 20th. To counter this intensified larviciding would be conducted through <br />the 20th. This might be followed by truck mounted ULV spraying either area or <br />Town -wide. It might lead to aerial spraying if conditions deteriorated. <br />David gave a status report on the testing of the Malathion for impriorities. The <br />standars have been reviewed by the Lab. and testing should be complete by the <br />middle of next wee, August 17, 1983. <br />It was decided to update the "Hot Line" message. Mr. Smith was directed to do so. <br />Also, because of the viral activity in Southeastern, Mass. a warning about EEE <br />mosquito bites, etc. should be placed in the paper. The cable TV message should <br />stress personal protection. <br />Considering the situation in southeastern Mass. it was decided we should closely <br />monitor the situation, daily if need be. The preparation to spray should be <br />heightened. <br />David was asked what guidelines would be beneficial in making this decision. He <br />stated that the health threat or a public health emergency would be based on EEE <br />viral activity and a large mosquito population. Under these conditions, spraying <br />might be imminent. <br />After further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. <br />It was agreed before adjournment that we would continue to closely monitor the <br />situation - particularly the suspected human case. <br />Lastly, it was noted that M.D.P.H. had indicated that an advisory update was <br />ready for distribution and should be in the mail: <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />