Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

11/02/2026

Tomorrow's grief support groups in Ashburnham and Boxborough (first Tuesday) are CANCELLED as our grief counselor is out unexpectedly. Please check out our calendar at www.nashoba.org/calendar for other monthly grief support opportunities in the region, and thank you for understanding!

Learn More about the NABH Grief Support program: www.nashoba.org/grief-support

Photo Credit: Bridgette Pontbriand Photography

10/29/2026

When you take the MA Community Health Equity Survey (CHES), your experiences and ideas help guide State decisions about where funding and support goes. The survey is available in 12 languages including American Sign Language (ASL), easy to take, and anonymous. It takes on average 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Let's make sure our region is represented! Take the survey now at mass.gov/HealthSurvey.

10/27/2026

Town Nurse Hours are BACK for November 2026 after our usual October pause for our vaccine clinics! The wellness ‘theme’ for November is Caregiver Burnout. 🫶

Drop-in Town Nurse Hours are held regularly throughout the Nashoba Assoc. Boards of Health (NABH) region. Offered 1:1 services with the local public health nurse include blood pressure checks, diet/nutrition information and teaching, medication review, and assistance with identifying and coordinating community resources and referrals. Those residing in NABH towns can attend any of our scheduled town nurse hours in the region.

If you are homebound or would like to schedule an appointment with the public health nurse for the services mentioned above outside of these times, please call us at (978) 772-3335.

The most up-to-date Town Nurse Hours schedule can be found on our website at www.nashoba.org/calendar

You can also print a copy of the Town Nurse Hours from the bottom of our Public Health Nursing webpage: www.nashoba.org/public-health-nursing

10/27/2026

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is pleased to introduce North Central Care Bridge – an innovative telehealth pilot program aimed at ensuring that residents of North Central Massachusetts who have lost access to health insurance coverage can still access the health care that they need.

Eligible individuals living in North Central Massachusetts can access virtual care with a board-certified doctor at no cost, with a response within 4 hours or less during service hours. Interpretation is also available in multiple languages. Thanks to a partnership with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health (NABH), residents of ALL 15 NABH towns are eligible to participate (regardless of whether the town is usually considered 'North Central MA'!) NABH towns include Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, Townsend, and the community of Devens.

What is treated: colds, flu, and sore throat; skin conditions, rashes, and bites; allergies and asthma; sinus, ear, and eye irritation; general health questions and guidance. Get started today with a brief eligibility screener: https://geniemd.com/nccbgetstarted

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is pleased to introduce North Central Care Bridge – an innovative telehealth pilot program.

Eligible individuals living in North Central Massachusetts can access virtual care with a board-certified doctor at no cost, with a response within 4 hours or less during service hours. Interpretation is also available in multiple languages.

What we treat: colds, flu, and sore throat; skin conditions, rashes, and bites; allergies and asthma; sinus, ear, and eye irritation; general health questions and guidance. Get started today: https://geniemd.com/nccbgetstarted

10/26/2026

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health welcomes adults who are experiencing grief to participate in monthly, free, drop-in Grief & Healing Support Groups throughout the region. Facilitated by grief counselor Karen Campbell, MSMHC, these support groups offer a safe space to share experiences of the grief journey. These groups are an opportunity to learn more about the grief process and strategies for managing grief.

Since grief is an evolving process, occasional check-ins with a grief support group may be beneficial. No one is required to commit to consistent attendance.

Learn more about the program: www.nashoba.org/grief-support
View most up-to-date group schedule: www.nashoba.org/calendar

10/19/2026

Save the date- DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday 10/24/26 at 10 AM!

This event happens twice a year across the nation. Participating Nashoba communities include Groton, Lancaster, and Ashby. Find other Takeback Day collection sites: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Some community Public Safety Departments have year-round secure medication drop-off kiosks. In the Nashoba region, these towns include Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Groton, Harvard, Lunenburg, Pepperell, and Townsend. Always check with your chosen location first to learn about any time or materials restrictions; many will not take liquid medications, aerosols, creams, or injectables. You can also find medication drop boxes at a number of pharmacies year-round.
Use this tool to find a collection site near you: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-waste-medication-kiosk

From DEA.gov:
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.

DEA is committed to making our communities safer and healthier, and we can do this by reducing overdoses and overdose deaths. While the community does its part to turn in unneeded medications and remove them from potential harm, we are doing our part to further reduce drug-related violence.

Learn more: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

10/16/2026

It's prime time to protect yourself and your loved ones against respiratory illness! Come to our last regular vaccine clinic of the season in just over one week in Stow and boost your immune system with us and our partners at Westminster Pharmacy.

When: Sat. 10/24/26, 10 AM-12 PM
Where: Pompo Community Center (509 Great Rd.)
Who: All ages (6 mos+)

Visit www.nashoba.org/calendar for an FAQ detailing the new processes this year and pre-registration links.

10/14/2026

💉 A little poke, a lot of protection! Join us at our upcoming vaccine clinic in Harvard and check one important thing off your to-do list. 🛡️

When: Wed. 10/21/26, 3-6 PM
Where: Bromfield School Cafeteria (14 Mass Ave)
Who: All ages (6 mos+)

Visit www.nashoba.org/calendar for an FAQ detailing the new processes this year, pre-registration links, and the full clinic schedule for the region.

10/13/2026

Ready, set, protect! 💪💉 Swing by our Lancaster vaccine clinic in one week and give your future self a little extra peace of mind.

When: Tues. 10/20/26, 3-6 PM
Where: Thayer Memorial Library (717 Main St.)
Who: All ages (6 mos+), as supplies last

Visit www.nashoba.org/calendar for an FAQ detailing the new processes this year, pre-registration links, and the full clinic schedule for the region.

10/08/2026

Stronger together starts with staying protected together. ❤️💉 Come see us and our vaccinating partner Ayer/Pepperell Family Pharmacy at our upcoming vaccine clinic in Townsend to protect yourself and your loved ones against respiratory illness!

When: Thurs. 10/15/26, 3-5 PM
Where: North Middlesex High School Nurse's Office (19 Main St.)
Who: All ages (6 mos+)

Visit www.nashoba.org/calendar for an FAQ detailing the new processes this year and the full clinic schedule for the region.