With many communities in Massachusetts on high alert due to the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the City of Waltham is taking precautionary steps.

We are following the guidance of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and will CLOSE public parks, playing fields and all other outdoor recreation areas from 6pm to 6am. These closures begin Tuesday, September 10th, and will remain in effect until further notice.

We do NOT have EEE in our community, but it remains critically important for people in communities at critical, high and moderate risk for EEE to continue to take personal precautions against mosquito bites. Closing our public parks/fields early is a proactive measure and we will return to normal hours once the threat is reduced.

See more on EEE: https://www.mass.gov/guides/eee-in-massachusetts