In Whitman-Hanson, the Board of Health has decided to close down all athletic fields from dusk til dawn due to the recent findings of EEE in the area. Any sports that are supposed to be played anytime after 6pm have been moved to other towns or rescheduled the following Saturday at 1pm. Officials say that they can not let any child contract the virus after it had been discovered in Whitman. Although some parents are mad about the issue, the Board of Health says they are doing it for the safety of their citizens. The last time the town has been sprayed was August 1st. The Board of Health encourages all families to stay indoors after 6pm. The time ban is only expected to be in effect until the end of September and maybe into the beginning of October until it is cold enough that the mosquitoes die. They ask that if any people decide to go outside they use caution by wearing long protective clothes that reveal little skin and also wear bug spray. They also encourage parents to reschedule any parties or activities that may go past 6pm.
I have mixed feelings about the fields being closed down after 6pm in Whitman-Hanson. First, besides football games there usually isn't much activities that go on outside after 6pm. However, I think the Board of Health is airing on the side of caution just a little too much. If they are closing down the fields in one town, what is to stop mosquitoes from traveling over to the next town. I think that if they are going to close the Whitman-Hanson fields at 6pm then they should also do the same with the surrounding towns, or not close the fields at all. Also I don't like this rule because for some seniors it will be the last night games they ever get to play on their home field and they won't be able to experience it. Right now, this topic is a big issue in Whitman and we will probably see more action from the citizens as time goes on.
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