Board of Health

Mission Statement

Boards of Health are made up of people from every walk of life who care about the well being of their community. They are elected or appointed to a term of office and are given the legal authority to set policies and make regulations to protect the public and environmental health.

Under Massachusetts General Laws, state and local regulations and community direction, Boards of Health are held responsible for disease prevention and control, and health and environmental protection and promoting a healthy community. Boards of Health serve as the local arm of both the Mass. Department of Public Health and the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection. To fulfill their duties, they develop, implement and enforce health policies, oversee inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service, and assure that the basic health needs of their community are being met.

If you would like to speak meet with the Health Agent, please call in advance to set up an appointment. If you need Board of Health documents or files please call ahead or e-mail in advance to ensure staff will be available to obtain them for you. We will also be happy to scan and e-mail to you any documents or files we have available for you. 

Please check the town meeting calendar for Board Meeting dates and times, held twice a month.

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