Rabid Raccoon on Elm Street

Last week a raccoon tested positive for rabies near 360 Elm Street and had contact with a dog but no humans. The Town was informed today that a raccoon attempted to attack a man near the Hanson/Halifax town line on Elm Street. The Town is notifying residents about the possibility of one or more rabid raccoons in the area. Pedestrians should be cautious in visiting this area and should not go near any raccoons that they see. If you see a raccoon acting in a strange or sickly way, please call 911 to notify the Halifax Police Department.