Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
57 items across 4 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period (up to 10 min total) for items not on the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Next Board of Health meeting date is TBD.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss its meeting schedule for the summer months.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss regulations governing private wells — could affect homeowners relying on well water.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss regulations for residential or public swimming pools.
📋 Proposed
Update from the town's public health nurse.
📋 Proposed
Update from the Health Director on current public health matters.
📋 Proposed
Unspecified carry-over items from previous meetings.
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting close.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order with roll call.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period for items not on the agenda; speakers limited to three minutes each.
📋 Proposed
Next Board of Health meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Formal hearing on a tobacco sales violation at Dover Mobil.
📋 Proposed
Formal hearing on a tobacco sales violation at Dover Market.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss potential updates to Dover's noise regulation.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss potential updates to Dover's private well regulation.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss potential updates to Dover's pool regulation.
📋 Proposed
Update from the Dover Public Health Nurse on community health activities.
📋 Proposed
Status update on use of opioid settlement funds received by the town.
📋 Proposed
Update on the ongoing community health assessment for Dover residents.
📋 Proposed
Update on the status of environmental monitoring wells in Dover.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
April 6, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM via Zoom; all three members and staff present.
🗳️ Voted on
Board voted unanimously to extend the citizen comment period from 5 to 10 minutes total, with a 3-minute per-speaker limit.
✅ Approved
Next Board of Health meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026.
✅ Approved
Minutes from February 2 approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
BME Strategies presented a ~60-question community health survey being conducted with the Charles River Public Health District; electronic launch expected late April or early May, with paper copies available.
💬 Discussed
A resident reported CO₂ readings of ~1,200 ppm at the Caryl Community Center, suggesting poor ventilation; Board asked Director Belmonte to follow up with staff on whether prior HVAC recommendations are being implemented.
📍 Caryl Community Center
💬 Discussed
Flu season was relatively mild; rabies clinic served only 13 animals (down from 22 last year), prompting discussion about continuing the clinic, which the Board supports pending reassessment after next year.
💬 Discussed
Dover has received ~$75,000 in opioid settlement funds and expects ~$250,000 total through 2039; the Select Board appears to have oversight, and a committee may be formed to direct spending toward prevention and recovery programs.
💰 ~$75,000 received to date; ~$250,000 total expected through 2039
🗳️ Voted on
Board ratified nominations of Health Director Jason Belmonte (backup) and Jen Cronin (primary) as Animal Inspectors, 2-0 with one abstention.
❌ Denied
Motion to reconsider the Associate Board Member Warrant Draft failed for lack of a second.
💬 Discussed
Town's pool regulations haven't been updated in ~30 years; draft revisions—including a new requirement that pools be filled from an external water source rather than private wells or public water—will be circulated before a public hearing.
💬 Discussed
Board of Health staff attended shelter-planning training with local public safety officials; the BOH trailer has been relocated to the fire station and is being restocked.
💬 Discussed
Two active 40B (affordable-housing law) projects: Troutbrook multi-site 40B is ongoing; Strawberry Hill 40B received Mass Housing site approval and a site walk, but no comprehensive permit application has been filed with the ZBA yet.
📍 Troutbrook; Strawberry Hill
💬 Discussed
Long-running effort to hire a medical director has seen little progress, but a Dover resident recently expressed interest and the team is pursuing that lead.
💬 Discussed
Board supports coordinating with Shared Services and a law enforcement officer to conduct tobacco sales compliance checks at local retailers; costs expected to be minimal.
💰 Minimal — small stipend or gift card for participating student
💬 Discussed
Draft updated well regulations have been shared with the Board and sent to local realtors and well drillers for comment; a revised draft is expected at the May meeting.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening and roll call.
📋 Proposed
Public may comment up to 3 minutes each on items not on the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Next Board of Health meeting is May 4, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting.
📋 Proposed
A presentation from BME Strategies is scheduled; agenda gives no further detail on the topic.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss local air quality concerns — scope and specifics not detailed in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Regular update from Dover's public health nurse on community health matters.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss use or allocation of opioid settlement/grant funds received by the town.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider nominations for the town's Animal Inspector position.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss a warrant article — topic unspecified, but warrant articles can affect town bylaws or spending.
📋 Proposed
Board will review or update regulations governing residential or public pools — could affect pool owners' compliance requirements.
📋 Proposed
Ongoing update on the town's emergency preparedness planning.
📋 Proposed
Status update on any pending 40B (affordable-housing law) projects under Board of Health review.
📋 Proposed
Continued discussion on the Board of Health Medical Director role — appointment or contract details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Meeting close.