Ledge Light Health District

Our office is closed in observance of Juneteenth. The office will reopen on Monday, June 22nd at 8 AM. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

MEASLES ALERT IN CONNECTICUT!

Measles is highly contagious—but preventable. With a confirmed case in Connecticut, it’s important to:

• Verify your MMR vaccination
• Follow guidance if contacted about exposure
• Vaccinate children as soon as they’re eligible

Together, we can stop the spread.

It's Men’s Health Week (June 15–21), take a moment to invest in YOU.

✔️ Schedule your checkup
✔️ Get moving
✔️ Eat well
✔️ Talk about mental health
✔️ Enjoy the outdoors
✔️ Try a new hobby

Healthy habits build healthy futures. Let’s make this week count.

Connecticut has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from June 11 at 10 AM through June 14 at 6 PM.

Please check on neighbors, stay hydrated, and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat.

Cooling centers are available — visit 211ct.org or call 2‑1‑1 for locations.

June 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Muggeo, Director of Health
Ledge Light Health District
216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
860-448-4882 ext. 1300
[email protected]
www.llhd.org

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

RACCOON TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN NORTH STONINGTON

A RACCOON FOUND ON PROVIDENCE-NEW LONDON TURNPIKE IN THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE POSITIVE FOR RABIES ON JUNE 10, 2026.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but unvaccinated cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)

DO YOUR PART!
• Refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals
• Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines
• Limit your pets’ unsupervised time outside

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or NORTH STONINGTON ANIMAL CONTROL at 860-287-2197.

June 1, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Muggeo, Director of Health
Ledge Light Health District
216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
860-448-4882 ext. 1300
[email protected]
www.llhd.org

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN NORTH STONINGTON

A BAT FOUND ON ANTHONY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE POSITIVE FOR RABIES ON JUNE 1, 2026.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but unvaccinated cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)

DO YOUR PART!
• Refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals
• Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines
• Limit your pets unsupervised time outside

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or NORTH STONINGTON ANIMAL CONTROL at 860-287-2197.

Our office is closed until Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8AM in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

Mental health and substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities every day. Let’s come together to learn, support one another, and reduce stigma through open conversation and compassion.

🗓 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The Place for Community Wellbeing
74 Garfield Avenue, New London

Featured Speakers:
• Dr. George Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC – Narratives and Solutions
• Catherine Hinojosa, DNP, FNP-C, AAHIVS – Community Health Center

🍽 Dinner will be provided.

Register with Margaret Lancaster at [email protected] or 860-910-0445

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

This guy has the right idea! It's going to be H-O-T hot today! Even though we will benefit from the shoreline breeze it's still important to take care of ourselves by staying hydrated and taking a/c or shade breaks if we have to be outside. It's especially important to pay attention for signs of heat exhaustion today since our bodies are not used to this weather!