Senator Mark Announces September Staff Office Hours

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BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in September. 
 
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required.
 
Adams: Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams.
Dalton: Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton.
Great Barrington: Monday, September 16th from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington.
North Adams: Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St., North Adams.
Pittsfield: Thursday, Sept. 12, and Thursday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. District Office. 773 Tyler St., Pittsfield.

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West Nile Virus Found in Pittsfield Mosquito Samples

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed two positive results of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the most recently tested weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in the City of Pittsfield, the Mayor’s office announced on Friday afternoon.
 
One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Cemetery (End of King Street vicinity) and another positive sample was taken from Berkshire Avenue location, according to the city’s news release.
 
“It is important to note that at the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV,” the release reads.
 
The city nevertheless recommends residents take the following actions:
 
• When you are outdoors, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and socks. This may be difficult to do when the weather is hot, but it will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
 
• Use a mosquito repellent (follow manufacturer instructions).
 
• Keep mosquitoes out of your house by repairing any holes in your screens and making sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows.
 
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