Concord Issues Health Advisory As Parasite Cases Rise Statewide

Concord officials issued a health advisory this week urging residents to stay alert for cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal illness, as cases climb in multiple states even though the town and state remain within a typical range for the season.

TOWN HALL The town's News Flash service posted a Health Advisory on Cyclosporiasis Case Tracking, noting that while the Massachusetts case count remains typical for this time of year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising heightened awareness given a rise in cases across multiple states of the illness, which is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. The notice did not identify a specific local exposure source or product.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS "Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid," per Concord Patch, which reports the cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to expand statewide, a trend the town's own advisory also flagged today (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/concord).

"William Manchuso joins Moncton Wildcats," per Elite Prospects, which reports the Concord, Massachusetts, forward has signed with the Quebec junior league's Moncton Wildcats (read it at https://www.eliteprospects.com/transfer/2026/08/12/william-manchuso-in-a-confirmed-transaction-to-moncton-wildcats/645701).

COMING UP The Commission on Disability and the Zoning Board of Appeals are both scheduled to meet Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the town calendar. The Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee's Aug. 13 meeting has been canceled; its next session is set for Sept. 10.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.