The highest risk of being bitten by multiple types of ticks is during the spring and summer in Massachusetts, risking getting Lyme disease.
Lyme disease can cause nerve pain, aching joints and fatigue. Another tick-borne illness, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can cause a rash, headaches, fever and vomiting. And ehrlichiosis, also a tick-borne illness, has been associated with an allergy to red meat. Other diseases from tickets include babesiosis, anaplasmosis and tularemi.
As the climate warms, a report by Bloomberg stated that ticks are increasingly spreading into newer territory further north. But researchers at the University of Massachusetts are attempting to find new ways to ward off ticks as the traditional defenses against creatures of their ilk — such as bug sprays — do little to sway a tick from crawling up one’s leg and latching on for a meal.
See below for 5 maps showing what types of ticks live in Massachusetts.
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that more research is needed to understand the role of the American dog tick in disease transmission. But they can transmit Tularemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
American dog tick
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that more research is needed to understand the role of the American dog tick in disease transmission. But they can transmit tularemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
These ticks are most likely to bite humans during the spring and summer.
People should be aware of these ticks any time temperatures are above freezing, the CDC said.CDC
Blacklegged tick
People should be aware of these ticks any time temperatures are above freezing, the CDC said. But the greatest risk of being bitten is in the spring, summer and fall. These ticks can transmit diseases causing Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, hard tick relapsing fever, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis and Powassan virus disease.
The Sharon Health Department confirmed the first case of Powassan virus of 2024 in April, according to a release. They wanred residents to take precautions.
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The Brown dog tick is found worldwide. Its host is normally dogs but the tick can also bite humans or other mammals, the CDC said.CDC
Brown dog tick
The brown dog tick is found worldwide. Its host is normally dogs but the tick can also bite humans or other mammals, the CDC said. These ticks can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
The lone star tick is known as a very aggressive tick that bites humans, according to the CDC.CDC
Lone star tick
The lone star tick is known as a very aggressive tick that bites humans, according to the CDC.
“The adult female is distinguished by a white dot or ‘lone star’ on her back. Lone star tick saliva can be irritating; redness and discomfort at a bite site does not necessarily indicate an infection. The nymph and adult females most frequently bite humans and transmit disease,” the CDC warns.
The tick can transmit Bourbon virus, Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii, which can cause ehrlichiosis, Heartland virus, tularemia and STARI, the CDC warned. There is also a growing evidence that alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy, may be triggered by the bite of the lone star tick. However, the CDC said, other tick species have not been ruled out.
The CDC also breaks down the tick surveillance by county. For more maps, click here.
A pickup truck slammed into two parked cars and then caught fire in Holbrook, Massachusetts, on Saturday, officials said.
Surveillance video obtained by NBC10 Boston shows the crash near Holbrook Square. It left the wrong-way driver seriously injured, according to the Holbrook Fire Department.
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Stills from surveillance video showing a pickup truck slam head-on into a parked car in Holbrook, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
A police officer pulled the driver from the burning truck, according to fire officials, who referred questions about any charges the driver might face to Holbrook police. NBC10 Boston reached out to the department for comment.
The crash temporarily closed Holbrook Square and totaled all three vehicles that were involved.
State Sen. John Velis. (FILE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS)The Westfield News
BOSTON — The state Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by state Sen. John Velis on Thursday that will provide enhanced safety, stability and educational opportunities for military families and strengthen public safety and increase access to justice around military bases, according to an announcement from Velis’s office.
“As we approach Veterans Day, I am incredibly proud to be a part of a legislative body that prioritizes not only our veterans and servicemembers but also our military families as well,” said Velis, the Westfield Democrat who serves as the chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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BankFive has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for the third consecutive year.
The recognition comes from The Women’s Edge, a nonprofit organization that supports women leaders, according to a community announcement.
The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list is based on factors such as company revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits.
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“It’s an incredible honor to once again be recognized among so many exceptional women-led organizations,” Anne Tangen, president and CEO of BankFive, said in the announcement. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire team, whose commitment to our customers and communities continues to drive BankFive’s success and positive impact. At BankFive, our mission has always been to empower our employees, support our customers, and strengthen the communities we serve, and this honor reinforces the importance of that work.”
This past year, BankFive celebrated its 170th anniversary with a multi-million dollar renovation of its new Main Street headquarters in Fall River. The bank also announced a new financial literacy program, FiveSense.
The organizations that received the award were honored at The Women’s Edge and the Boston Globe Magazine’s annual awards breakfast Oct. 24 in Boston. The 100 companies on the list represent a combined total of $141 billion in revenue and operating budgets.
The Women’s Edge is a nonprofit organization that aims to help women leaders achieve personal and professional success and make a positive impact within their businesses and communities.
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To learn more about the bank, visit bankfive.com.
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