Orange Selectboard opts out of state’s mosquito control plan AP File Photo AP File Photo Published: 5/23/2021 4:00:37 PM ORANGE — The Selectboard has voted unanimously to opt out of the state’s aerial mosquito-spraying program, provided that the town devises its own alternative plan. “This is really a bear to put your arms around, because we don’t have much time. We have to opt out by next Friday,” Town Administrator Gabriele Voelker advised, “and we have to fill out a nine-page plan of what we’re going to do.” Matthew Fortier, Orange’s health agent, addressed the Selectboard at last week’s meeting and said spraying aims to protect people against mosquito-borne diseases, but pesticides carry with them their own public health risks.