In an effort to raise awareness about the early increase in the number of ticks and to provide helpful information on how to avoid them, Gloucester Public Health Nurse Chassea Robinson said the city's health department will be posting more caution signs around environments that are exceptionally suited to the insect. She points to a wooded and grassy area, perfect for ticks. Jesse Poole/Gloucester Daily Times March 22, 2012

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