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State Health Officials Advise Precautions for Residents Near Mosquito Spraying

Sharon residents living near the Easton border should consider taking note.

Some Sharon residents might be affected by aerial spraying in Easton for mosquitoes tonight.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is advising residents living within 1,500 feet of a neighboring community being sprayed to take "take simple precautions to avoid exposure to pesticide during the time that their city or town is scheduled to be sprayed."

Spraying is scheduled in Easton and other communities from 8:15 tonight to 2 a.m. Sunday, the DPH said on its website.

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Three Sharon-area mosquitos have tested positive for EEE this month, .

Thursday, state health officials said has tested positive for EEE.

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