Senator Mark Announces June Office Hours

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PITTSFIELD — State Sen. Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will be conducting office hours in five locations in Berkshire County in June. 
 
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire Senate District are encouraged to visit one of the following locations to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency or to share ideas on current or potential state legislation. Appointments are not needed.  
  • Adams: June 13 and 27 from 9 to noon, Town Hall 
  • Dalton: June 5 from 1 to 3 p.m., Senior Center
  • Great Barrington: June 12 and 26 from 9 to noon, Town Hall
  • North Adams: June 13 and 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St.
  • Pittsfield: June 7, 8, 21 and 22 from 9 to noon, senator's office at 773 Tyler St.
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Pontoosuc Under Public Health Advisory

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
 
The city has issued a health advisory as recommended by the state Department of Public Health for both people and pets. 
 
• Do not swim.
• Do not swallow water.
• Keep animals away.
• Rinse off after contact with water.
 
Warning signs are being posted around the lake.
 
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts. These microscopic organisms are components of the aquatic food chain. In ordinary circumstances, cyanobacteria cause no apparent harm. However, warmer water temperatures and high nutrient concentrations may induce a rapid increase in their abundance. 
 
This response is commonly called a "bloom" because algal biomass increases to the extent that normally
clear water becomes markedly turbid.
 
Harmful health effects from the bloom can result through skin contact with the algae tainted water, swallowing the water, and when airborne droplets are inhaled. Pets are especially prone to the health effects not only through skin contact, but also by ingesting significant amounts of the toxin by licking their wet fur after leaving the water.
 
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