CDC Expands Review of Cyclospora, Salmonella Cases Statewide

BELMONT — The most notable news to reach Belmont in the past day came from beyond town lines: Massachusetts health officials are reviewing thousands of additional cyclospora and salmonella cases as the CDC widens its outbreak investigation, Belmont Patch reports. Closer to home, a Belmont Center restaurant is marking National Sandwich Month and National Oyster Day with specials running through August, and Town Hall has scheduled interviews for applicants to the Moderator's Committee this month.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"New Developments In Cyclospora, Salmonella Outbreaks: What To Know In MA" - Belmont Patch reports the CDC is reviewing more than 12,255 additional cyclospora and salmonella cases nationwide that remain unconfirmed or under investigation. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/belmont/s/klegd/new-developments-in-cyclospora-salmonella-outbreaks-what-to-know-in-ma)

"Belmont Restaurant Celebrating National Sandwich Month And Oyster Day" - The Belmont Center eatery is rolling out limited-time food and drink deals through the end of August, Belmont Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/belmont/belmont-restaurant-celebrating-national-sandwich-month-oyster-day)

COMING UP

Belmont Town Hall has scheduled interviews for applicants to the Moderator's Committee on Monday, Aug. 10, and again on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to the town's public meeting calendar.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.