North Haven Suspending Outdoor Evening Activities

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Due to several confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) in Connecticut, town officials announced Monday that effective immediately, “all Board of Education, Town of North Haven and League Sports and Recreational outdoor programs and activities on all Town and Board of Education fields and parks will end by 6:30 p.m.”

Effective Monday, Oct. 7, the suspension will begin at 6 p.m.

“We will continue to observe the weather conditions relative to mosquitoes, and this precaution will remain in place until further notice,” according to a press release from the first selectman’s office. “Our police department will be monitoring adherence during this suspension and will take enforcement action if necessary.”

Two Connecticut residents have died from EEE this year, including a 77-year-old woman from East Lyme on Sept. 19. Another person, an Old Lyme Resident, died last week, according to state health officials.

For more information on EEE, visit https://portal.ct.gov/mosquito or www.QVHD.org.