by Patriot Staff

WEBSTER – The Board of Health has called for a new public hearing to be held June 18 to revisit the tobacco regulations it amended at its April 2 meeting.

At that time, the board changed tobacco regulations to “ban all paraphernalia, merchandise oriented towards users of marijuana and other illegal drugs, including but not limited t ... (read all)

Bed bugs have invaded many homes over the past couple of years 
and still continue to be a nuisance.

Bed bugs are unique in that they feed off of human and animal blood and produce bites that tend to be itchy, but they don’t transmit infectious diseases.  They feed about every 5 to 10 days but can live up to a year without feeding.

These insects ... (read all)

Lyme disease is a vector borne disease that is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. People who have been bitten by an infected blacklegged tick may become infected.  Therefore, as we begin spring activities that take place outdoors, it is important to know more about protecting yourself from getting bit by an infected tick.

How to ... (read all)

Age limit decision to protect public health went viral

By Patriot Staff Reporter

Webster - “There is a serious epidemic of kitchen tattooing in this town. I know of at least eight or ten kitchen operations where illegal tattooing is taking place. These people are making money off minors who can’t come in and get a legal tattoo.”

These are the words ... (read all)