Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
101 items across 8 meetings.
June 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📍 54 Hopedale St., General Draper Room
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Residents may address the Board on any topic.
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Routine approval of prior regular meeting minutes.
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Chair's report to the Board.
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Individual board member updates.
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Health Agent's operational update.
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Board will act on a formal Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins and Associates regarding the May 21 meeting.
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Board will vote on a contract with VNA & Hospice of Greater Milford for home care and hospice services in the community.
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Board will vote on a septic system plan at 16 Warfield Street.
📍 16 Warfield Street
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Board will receive the response to a prior OML complaint filed by Scott Savage regarding the March 31 meeting.
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Board receives a letter regarding health code violations at 286 South Main Street.
📍 286 South Main Street
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Board receives a letter regarding health code violations at 96 Freedom Street.
📍 96 Freedom Street
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Board reviews expenditure ledgers for two pay periods in May.
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Board receives a letter regarding 201 Hopedale Street; nature of the matter not specified in agenda.
📍 201 Hopedale Street
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Board receives an agreement related to the 96 Freedom Street violations matter.
📍 96 Freedom Street
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Board receives notice of Suzanne Taylor's resignation.
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Next regular meeting is July 16, 2026.
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Routine meeting close.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting called to order.
📍 54 Hopedale St., General Draper Room
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Board will elect a new Chair for the Board of Health.
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Board will elect a new Vice Chair for the Board of Health.
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Open public comment period.
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Routine approval of prior regular meeting minutes.
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Chair's report to the Board.
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Board members' reports.
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Health Agent's report to the Board.
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Board will review the contract with a hospice/home care provider serving the area before expected formal approval at a future meeting.
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Board will formally appoint an Office Secretary.
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Board will vote to set the hourly pay rate for the Health Agent for FY2026.
💰 Rate amount not specified in agenda
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Board will formally respond to an Open Meeting Law (OML) complaint filed May 13, 2026 regarding the Board's May 7, 2026 meeting; complaint received May 14.
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Upcoming FY2027 Board of Health meeting schedule provided for information.
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Information provided regarding a second one-year contract extension for Harvey (no further detail in agenda).
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Board will receive an April 22 email from Mary Watson sent to multiple town bodies; subject not specified in agenda.
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Board will receive a copy of the April 8 letter sent to the AG's office responding to an earlier Open Meeting Law complaint.
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Formal vote to approve the VNA Hospice of Great Milford contract is slated for a future meeting.
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Next regular Board of Health meeting is June 18, 2026.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 General Draper Room, 54 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747
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Board will select its chair for the coming term.
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Board will select its vice chair for the coming term.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine standing reports from board leadership and the Health Agent.
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Board will review a contract with The VNA Hospice of Great Milford before a formal approval vote at a future meeting.
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Board will vote to appoint an office secretary.
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Board will set the Health Agent's hourly compensation rates for FY2026.
💰 Hourly rate amount not specified in agenda
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Board will formally respond to an OML (Open Meeting Law) complaint filed May 13, 2026 regarding the May 7, 2026 meeting; a related letter to the AG's Office from April 8 is also on file.
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Upcoming FY2027 meeting calendar shared for information.
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A second one-year contract extension for Harvey (details not specified in agenda) is listed as informational.
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Email from Mary Watson to the Select Board, Finance Committee, and Town Administrator shared for board awareness; subject not described.
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Formal contract vote with The VNA Hospice of Great Milford is deferred to a future meeting.
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Next regular meeting is June 18, 2026.
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Routine close of meeting.
April 16, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.; all three members present.
📍 54 Hopedale Street, Genera Draper Room
✅ Approved
Minutes of the March 19, 2026 regular meeting approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Chair Watson rebutted a Facebook post by Select Board member Scott Savage claiming the Health Agent receives 104 built-in
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COVID remains low risk; flu and RSV have declined regionally.
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Hopedale will be removed from the state's wastewater surveillance program at end of June 2026.
💬 Discussed
Health Agent participated in a Conservation Commission site inspection; Commission is requiring additional hydro studies before proceeding.
📍 4 Overdale Parkway, Lot 2
💬 Discussed
Agent responded to a complaint about excessive trash at 16 Highland Street but could not reach the owner and will re-inspect.
📍 16 Highland Street
💬 Discussed
Agent responded to a standing-water complaint at 1 Cutler Street and referred the matter to the Conservation Commission for investigation.
📍 1 Cutler Street
💬 Discussed
The Winn Waste Management trash contract is still under negotiation; the group plans an Intermunicipal Agreement but no cost figures are available yet.
💰 No hard numbers yet
💬 Discussed
Kratom (psychoactive tropical plant that interacts with opioid receptors) is being sold legally at local tobacco stores, causing serious illness and deaths; Agent will consult Tobacco Control and monitor FDA action.
💬 Discussed
Winn Waste offers a retired US flag disposal program; Fire Chief agreed to participate.
💬 Discussed
Updated Zone II (drinking-water protection area) map shows vehicles parked in front of 201 Hopedale Street are within Zone II and must be moved; junk vehicles in rear lot are a zoning matter referred to the Zoning Board; Agent directed to write to property owner.
📍 201 Hopedale Street
✅ Approved
During the current outdoor-watering ban, the Water/Sewer Department will buy 100 ~50-gallon rain barrels at $70 each from its emergency reserve fund and sell them to residents at the recycle center; Board endorsed the program.
💰 $7,000 from Water/Sewer emergency reserve fund; $70/barrel to residents
✅ Approved
Board unanimously waived the well-driller permit fee for T.J. Ogden Company, Inc. for an irrigation well to be installed at the park.
💰 Fee waived (amount not specified)
✅ Approved
Special meeting minutes approved unanimously.
📋 Proposed
Upcoming items include appointing Chair/Vice Chair, setting FY2027 meeting schedule, reviewing the Salmon VNA & Hospice contract, reviewing air-quality sensor reports, and well reports for 75 Plain Street.
📍 75 Plain Street
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Approve minutes from the March 19 regular meeting.
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Approve minutes from the March 31 special meeting.
• Status unclear
Chair's report to the board.
• Status unclear
Board members provide updates.
• Status unclear
Health agent provides operational update.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses the disposition (future use or transfer) of 201 Hopedale St.
📋 Proposed
Board considers waiving a fee for T.J. Ogden Well Driller; details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Board received or sent a letter to the AG regarding an Open Meeting Law violation — signals a recent compliance issue.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews an email from the Town Administrator; contents not specified.
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Coming up — board will appoint its Chair and Vice Chair at a future meeting.
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Coming up — board will set its meeting schedule for FY2027.
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Coming up — board will review its annual contract with Salmon VNA & Hospice for public health services.
• Status unclear
Next meeting is May 21, 2026.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening and public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the regular meeting (Mar. 19) and special meeting (Mar. 31).
• Status unclear
Standing reports from board leadership and the Health Agent.
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Board will discuss the disposition (future use or transfer) of 201 Hopedale Street.
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Board will act on a request by T.J. Ogden Well Driller to waive a Board of Health fee.
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Board will review a letter sent to the AG alleging an Open Meeting Law violation by the board or a member.
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Board will review an April 1 email from the Town Administrator; content not specified on the agenda.
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Upcoming agenda will include appointing board leadership roles.
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Board will set its meeting calendar for fiscal year 2027.
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Upcoming review of the annual contract with Salmon VNA & Hospice for health services.
• Status unclear
Next regular meeting is May 21, 2026.