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Middleton officials report Legionnaires investigation in condominium building; DPH testing inconclusive
Summary
Public Health Excellence Grant board heard on May 13 that Middleton is investigating a Legionnaires disease outbreak in a condominium complex; the Department of Public Health tested units but results were inconclusive and homeowners were notified.
At the May 13 meeting of the Public Health Excellence Grant Advisory Board, Traci Mello reported an outbreak of Legionnaires disease at a condominium building in Middleton and that the Department of Public Health has conducted testing of several units with inconclusive results.
Mello told the board that DPH has contacted all homeowners in the building and that local staff are coordinating further steps with the state. Board members discussed possible environmental checks; Matthew Greenfield suggested inspecting the building duct work as one potential line of inquiry.
Mello also reported ongoing operational pressures in Middleton related to septic plan reviews and soil testing, and she said Tri‑Town staff and the Tri‑Town nurse will attend the upcoming Mass. Public Health Nurses (MPHN) conference to support local efforts.
The minutes do not record specific case counts, laboratory findings, or an expected timeline for final test results. The board did not take a formal vote; Mello and DPH will continue follow-up outside the meeting.
