The Town continues to regularly meet with state officials and will provide weekly community updates, unless urgent circumstances require earlier communication. As of today, February 4, 2025, we are still awaiting test results, as there is only one lab in the United States authorized to officially confirm a “positive” case. Once the Town receives these results, we will inform residents through a press release.
Earlier today, MassWildlife was onsite at Long Beach and removed 30 deceased birds from both the bay and ocean sides. According to the state, many of the deaths were likely due to natural mortality caused by factors such as cold weather and food supply issues. MassWildlife also returned to Billington Sea and removed five additional birds.
For further information including an additional option to reporting deceased birds/wildlife and for current removal totals, read the full press release: UPDATES AND CURRENT REMOVAL TOTALS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025.