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Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

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Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

Proud to be one of the 1st regional public health departments in MA!

Official social media account of Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, a regional public health agency serving 15 towns in North Central MA in partnership with local boards of health. Providing Public Health and Environmental Health services to Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, Townsend, and the community of Devens, in partnership with local Boards of Health.

08/31/2026

Here are the Town Nurse Hours for September 2026. The ‘theme’ for September is Healthy Aging! 👵👴

Please note that Town Nurse Hours will be 'paused' in October for our vaccine clinics. Town Nurse Hours will return in November!

Drop-in Town Nurse Hours are held regularly throughout the Nashoba Assoc. Boards of Health (NABH) region. Offered 1:1 services with the local public health nurse include blood pressure checks, diet/nutrition information and teaching, medication review, and assistance with identifying and coordinating community resources and referrals. Those residing in NABH towns can attend any of our scheduled town nurse hours in the region. All ages are welcome!

If you are homebound or would like to schedule an appointment with the public health nurse for the services mentioned above outside of these times, please call us at (978) 772-3335.

The most up-to-date Town Nurse Hours schedule can be found on our website at www.nashoba.org/calendar

You can also print a copy of the Town Nurse Hours from the bottom of our Public Health Nursing webpage: www.nashoba.org/public-health-nursing

08/27/2026

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health welcomes adults who are experiencing grief to participate in monthly, free, drop-in Grief & Healing Support Groups throughout the region. Facilitated by grief counselor Karen Campbell, MSMHC, these support groups offer a safe space to share experiences of the grief journey. These groups are an opportunity to learn more about the grief process and strategies for managing grief.

Since grief is an evolving process, occasional check-ins with a grief support group may be beneficial. No one is required to commit to consistent attendance.

Changes for September 2026: The Bolton group has ended due to lack of attendance and the Boxborough group has moved to the 1 PM time from 3 PM. Lunenburg's group is now on the 4th Monday at 2:30 PM.

Learn more about the program: www.nashoba.org/grief-support
View most up-to-date group schedule: www.nashoba.org/calendar

08/20/2026

West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are circulating in mosquitoes in Massachusetts. This is not an uncommon trend this time of year, but there are several important things you can do to lower your risk of mosquito bites.

Protect yourself and your family by using insect repellent, covering up around dawn and dusk, getting rid of standing water around your home, repairing window and door screens, and making your aroma less appealing (ingesting certain food and beverages, such as alcoholic beverages, can make you smell more delicious to mosquitos). Most people infected with West Nile virus never become seriously ill. EEE is a rare but serious disease.

Learn more:
www.mass.gov/info-details/west-nile-virus-wnv
www.mass.gov/info-details/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee-0
www.mass.gov/info-details/mosquito-borne-disease-prevention

08/18/2026

Today's 4 PM grief support group at the Ayer Library is CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check out our calendar at www.nashoba.org/calendar for other monthly grief support opportunities in the region, and thank you for understanding!

Photo Credit: Bridgette Pontbriand Photography

08/17/2026

The latest "Health Happenings" quarterly newsletter (Summer 2026, August) is now available! Here's a 'sneak peek' of page 1.

View our latest newsletter in Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8zboYwJpOQ7GyBVyOX0NWqjQH8IHZU2/view?usp=sharing

You can also visit our website, www.nashoba.org/news-events, and scroll down to the bottom to see our archived newsletters.

08/12/2026

August 12 marks International Youth Day, a global observance established by the United Nations to recognize the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of young people around the world.

Mental health is a critical part of that conversation. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven young people ages 10–19 experiences a mental health condition, and su***de is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15–29. When mental health needs go unmet during adolescence, the effects can continue into adulthood, impacting overall health, well-being, and future opportunities. In the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health region, youth mental health was identified as the top need across our fifteen towns in last year's community health assessment, and one of the ways we are addressing this need is by helping to spread awareness about who and what is out there to help.

NAMI Mass is committed to supporting the mental health of children, teens, and young adults by connecting families and youth with resources, education, and support.

Explore NAMI Massachusetts youth mental health resources at: www.namimass.org/kids/

08/10/2026

Drought conditions are improving across Massachusetts after recent rainfall, but our region is still experiencing a Level 2- Significant Drought. Water conservation measures are strongly urged as dry conditions persist.

What You Can Do:
-follow local watering restrictions
-Outdoor watering guidance for Level 2 Drought- Limit to hand-held hoses or watering cans after 5 PM or before 9 AM
-Use rain barrels to collect rain for outdoor watering (make sure your barrels are mosquito-proof)
-Find/fix any toilet or faucet leaks immediately by checking water meters for constant dial movement, using dye tabs for toilet leaks, and inspecting pipes/fixtures regularly.
-Minimize overall water use by: taking shorter showers (5 minutes or less); running dishwashers/washers only on a full load; evaluating household water use and identify leaks with the MA Home Water Use Calculator Tool: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/interactive-water-conservation-tools
-Report dry wells to the local Board of Health

Additional Resources:
🏜️Video: What does drought mean in MA?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc-KeTrnWVc
☀️Video: Why outdoor watering restrictions?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlM2rM9WS8Y&t=2s
💧Water Conservation Tips & Tools- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-tips-tools-resources
🚰Private Well Owners Information- https://www.mass.gov/private-wells
❓Drought FAQ- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
🌸Native Plant Palette Tool (plan your garden to be more water efficient)- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-native-plant-palette

08/08/2026

When you take the MA Community Health Equity Survey (CHES), you’re sharing your values, needs, and hopes for the future with State decision-makers, helping ensure our region is represented in this important statewide health data and related priorities. Make your voice heard in decisions about your community! Take the anonymous survey now at mass.gov/HealthSurvey.

The survey takes on average 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is available in 11 languages with American Sign Language (ASL) becoming available later this summer.

08/07/2026

West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are now circulating in mosquitoes in Massachusetts. This is not an uncommon trend this time of year, but there are several important things you can do to lower your risk of mosquito bites.

Protect yourself and your family by using insect repellent, covering up around dawn and dusk, getting rid of standing water around your home, repairing window and door screens, and making your aroma less appealing (ingesting certain food and beverages, such as alcoholic beverages, can make you smell more delicious to mosquitos). Most people infected with West Nile virus never become seriously ill. EEE is a rare but serious disease.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/west-nile-virus-wnv
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mosquito-borne-disease-prevention

08/06/2026

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health welcomes adults who are experiencing grief to participate in monthly, free, drop-in Grief & Healing Support Groups throughout the region. Facilitated by grief counselor Karen Campbell, MSMHC, these support groups offer a safe space to share experiences of the grief journey. These groups are an opportunity to learn more about the grief process and strategies for managing grief.

Since grief is an evolving process, occasional check-ins with a grief support group may be beneficial. No one is required to commit to consistent attendance.

Learn more about the program: www.nashoba.org/grief-support
View most up-to-date group schedule: www.nashoba.org/calendar

Address

30 Central Avenue
Ayer, MA
01432

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19787723335

Website

http://www.nashoba.org/

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