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September 20, 2007

Swansea's Case High cancels night events

SWANSEA, Mass. -- In response to the discovery of two mosquito-borne illnesses in town, all outdoor activities at Joseph Case High School will end at 5:45 p.m. from now on as a precaution.

Town officials made the decision this week after West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis were found in a local mosquito pool. This is the third consecutive year in which the change has been made.

All home games for outdoor sports will be pushed forward to afternoon start times. Those game and all outdoor practices, including those for marching band, will end at 5:45 p.m.

Insect repellent is available to all students who practice and play sports outside.

“Joseph Case High School remains proactive against mosquito-borne diseases,” said Principal Brian McCann. “We will continue this until further notice, in the event that there are early hard frosts this autumn.”

-- Journal staff writer Alex Kuffner

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 4:20 PM | Permalink

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