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City temporarily closes DW Fields Park amid suspected avian flu concerns
Summary
Councilor Razak announced the temporary closure of DW Fields Park and urged the public not to touch injured or dead birds and to contact animal control or the board of health; the closure follows reports of wildlife issues and a possible avian influenza outbreak.
Councilor Razak announced during council recognition that DW Fields Park has been closed due to wildlife concerns that may include a potential outbreak of avian influenza. He asked the public not to touch injured or deceased birds and to report sightings of sick or dead birds to animal control or the Brockton Board of Health. He also directed residents to information on mass.gov about how to respond if they find deceased birds.
The announcement was presented as a public-safety notice; councilors repeated the request that residents avoid contact with wild birds and use city or state reporting channels.
Why this matters: a park closure for a potential avian-flu risk affects recreational access and carries public-health implications; the council's notice serves as the city's immediate public-safety guidance pending further action by health authorities.
The council did not vote on the matter; it was announced as a public-service announcement during councilor recognition.
