Resources
A collection of key references we keep coming back to in our work.
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Tick Free New Hampshire
A New Hampshire-based public health resource offering practical guidance on tick prevention, identification, checking, and removal — including resources for kids, pets, and yard management. A useful peer organization model with shareable educational materials applicable to tick-endemic communities across New England.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: 2026 Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Season Summary
The official MassWildlife listing of 2026 hunting season dates by species and zone, including deer archery, shotgun, and primitive firearms seasons — a useful reference for understanding the hunting seasons that contribute to deer population management on Martha's Vineyard.
USA Today: Tick bites surge, sending many to ER
National reporting on record-high emergency room visits for tick bites, with CDC data and maps showing where tick activity is rising most — particularly in the Northeast and Midwest — plus background on Lyme disease and tick-check guidance.
MV Times: Federal department announces millions of dollars in tick initiatives
Local coverage of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s federal funding announcement targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, and what it may mean for Martha's Vineyard.
Vineyard Gazette: RFK Invokes the Vineyard in New Tick-Borne Illness Effort
Federal attention turns to Martha's Vineyard as RFK Jr. announces new funding and research targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.
Boston Globe: No red meat, no dairy, and no end in sight: How a tick-borne allergy has transformed Martha’s Vineyard
A deep dive into how alpha-gal syndrome is reshaping daily life on Martha's Vineyard, from restaurant menus to medical care, featuring local residents, businesses, and experts including Patrick Roden-Reynolds and Lea Hamner.
Boston (WHDH) - Businesses on Martha’s Vineyard changing menus due to tick-borne allergy
A news segment on how the rise of alpha-gal syndrome is prompting local businesses to adapt, with Chilmark General Store creating a dedicated alpha-gal-friendly menu and Tick Free Martha's Vineyard speaking to the broader effort to address the island's tick problem.
The Boston Globe: Massachusetts to track Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing threat from tick bites. Here’s what to know.
A Boston Globe article reports that Massachusetts is moving to formally track cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a growing tick-borne red meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites. State officials say the new reporting requirement will help improve monitoring, identify where cases are occurring, and strengthen public health response as tick populations expand across the state.
The Boston Globe: Tick season is back with a vengeance as ER visits climb to a 10-year high
A Boston Globe article reports rising tick-borne illnesses in Massachusetts, including increasing cases of alpha-gal syndrome, and highlights state efforts to improve tracking and prevention.
The Boston Globe: What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease
A Boston Globe article covers Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease in the Northeast that can quickly cause severe neurological illness, with prevention through tick avoidance as the main protection.