Fitchburg Confirms Second West Nile Mosquito, Updates Spray Schedule

FITCHBURG — The city has confirmed a second mosquito sample testing positive for West Nile virus within Fitchburg, prompting an updated citywide spraying schedule, according to an alert posted to the city's official website.

TOWN HALL

City officials posted an emergency notice this week announcing that a second mosquito sample collected in Fitchburg has tested positive for West Nile virus, triggering an updated spray schedule for affected areas. The city directed residents to its website for the specifics of the spraying plan and standard mosquito-bite precautions as the summer season continues.

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"Is Massachusetts ready to join other states in allowing cash-saving 'plug-in' solar panels?" A Fitchburg homeowner named Andre is already using plug-in solar panels in his backyard to cut his energy costs, as the state considers whether to formally legalize the technology, according to a CBS News Boston report (read it at https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/plug-in-solar-panels-massachusetts-energy-savings/).

"Robert L. Brassard Obituary (2026) - Fitchburg, MA - Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home." Services for Robert L. Brassard are being arranged through Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home in Fitchburg, per a Legacy.com listing (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-brassard-obituary?id=62177017).

"Bernard K. Keohan Obituary (2026) - Fitchburg, MA - Brandon Funeral Home - Legacy." A funeral Mass for Bernard K. Keohan, son of Edmond and Ann Keohan, is set for Tuesday, August 18, per a Legacy.com listing (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bernard-keohan-obituary?id=62178334).

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