Tewksbury Health Department

04/17/2026

Tick season is upon us! 🍃

After coming home from a day outdoors, make sure to do a tick check!
Conducting tick checks helps catch ticks early and reduces your risk of tick-borne illnesses.

04/15/2026

The Town of Tewksbury has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility. As mandated by 314 CMR 16.09, the public is advised of the following:

Location: Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility
Receiving Waters: Merrimack River
Date: April 14, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Time: Between 8:23 PM and 1:40 AM

The Commonwealth recommends that the public avoid contact with the affected water body for at least 48 hours after a sewerage discharge or overflow due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater.

04/14/2026

Being mindful about cross-contamination reduces your risk of foodborne illness. Which refrigerator shelf have you been storing your meat & poultry? Learn more food safety tips ➡️ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/refrigeration #6

03/17/2026

The Town of Tewksbury has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility. As mandated by 314 CMR 16.09, the public is advised of the following:

Location: Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility
Receiving Waters: Merrimack River
Date: March 16, 2026 - March 17,2026
Time: Between 7:51 AM and 4:13 AM

The Commonwealth recommends that the public avoid contact with the affected water body for at least 48 hours after a sewerage discharge or overflow due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater.

03/13/2026

The Town of Tewksbury has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility. As mandated by 314 CMR 16.09, the public is advised of the following:

Location: Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility
Receiving Waters: Merrimack River
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: Between 11:30 PM and 5:33 PM

The Commonwealth recommends that the public avoid contact with the affected water body for at least 48 hours after a sewerage discharge or overflow due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater.

02/03/2026

The Tewksbury Health Department is happy to announce that NAMI Basics is coming back for its 2nd year in a row! 💙

This free course is designed for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral challenges and offers practical tools, support, and resources in a welcoming group setting.

📅 Begins March 4 at the Tewksbury Public Library
📍 Registration is required — see flyer for details.

12/24/2025

Don’t let undercooked meals crash your festive spirit! Save this guide for your Christmas meat, poultry, and egg dishes. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart

12/17/2025

Winter newsletter hot off the press❄️☃️

12/15/2025

This “cheerful” season can also be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

12/09/2025

Way to go, Tewksbury! 🧥💙
We’ve officially doubled our coat drive collection from last year and reached 120 donated coats — and we’re not done yet!

With the end date of December 15th still ahead, let’s see just how many more we can collect. Every coat makes a difference.

Keep them coming, Tewksbury! ✨🧣

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

✨ Save the Date! ✨
Calling all new and expecting parents, caregivers, and growing families — our region is coming together for a special community gathering, and YOU are invited!

This year’s event will be hosted in our regional partner community of Tyngsborough, bringing families from across the area together to connect, learn, and celebrate parenthood. 👶💬💕

More details coming soon — stay tuned!