Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
58 items across 7 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Director Steve Resch and Public Health Nurse Emily Dellaglio are coming up for discussion on June 9 to present staff work-tracking sheets and a nursing activities narrative covering the summer schedule. The board will also discuss posting health information to the Board of Health webpages, led by a DPH summer intern.
📋 Proposed
Attorney Cheryl Sbarra of MHOA and Director Steve Resch are scheduled to discuss the procedures for filing tobacco regulations coming up on June 9. This relates to how the town formally adopts or updates local tobacco rules.
📋 Proposed
Board member Jack Cadigan will lead a review and discussion of the town's advocacy efforts related to Norwood Hospital on June 9. No details are provided on the nature of the initiative, so the scope is ambiguous.
📋 Proposed
Kathy Thompson will present a community health needs assessment survey for board review on June 9. Residents can access the survey via a QR code, suggesting community input is being sought.
📋 Proposed
Kathy Thompson and Carol Read will report on updates from the Office of Local and Regional Health and DPH monthly meetings on June 9. Topics include FIFA World Cup public health preparations, SAPHE 2.0 sustainability reporting, and a shared services grant through the Charles River Public Health District.
💬 Discussed
A Title 5 (septic system) and stormwater application for a 40B (affordable housing) project at 86 Plain Street is under review, coming up for discussion on June 9. The Board sent an Initial Letter of Technical Deficiency on June 2nd, and engineering firm Tetra Tech's review timeline will be discussed. A 40B project allows developers to bypass some local zoning rules to include affordable housing units.
📍 86 Plain Street
📋 Proposed
Carol Read will present information on new Massachusetts cannabis delivery rules under the Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws, coming up on June 9. The board will review waiver procedures related to the Cannabis Control Commission, which may affect how local delivery permits are handled.
📋 Proposed
Director Steve Resch will introduce a new project to review Board of Health permit fees and processes on June 9. This is an introductory presentation, so no specific fee changes are proposed yet, but changes could affect residents and businesses that require BOH permits.
📋 Proposed
Kathy Thompson will provide an update on Sustainable Medfield initiatives coming up on June 9. No specific details are provided in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Director Steve Resch and board members will discuss community concerns on June 9. No specific issues are listed in the agenda.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
The board will review and approve minutes from a prior meeting. No specific date for the previous meeting is listed in the agenda.
💬 Discussed
Staff member S. Resch will report on recent departmental activity including permits issued, food inspections, septic system work, and housing matters. Updates will also cover outreach meetings related to local groups and the town's 375th Anniversary, plus a public health nursing report.
💬 Discussed
The board will receive an update on a Title 5 review at 86 Plain St. Title 5 is the state regulation governing private septic systems, and this review likely relates to a property's septic compliance or approval.
📍 86 Plain St, Medfield, MA
📋 Proposed
The board will discuss and is expected to vote on adopting new local regulations governing the sale of tobacco and nicotine products (such as vaping or e-cigarette products). If adopted, these rules would apply to retailers in Medfield.
📋 Proposed
The board will vote to appoint Rob Morris and Padraig (Pat) Martin as Health Agents authorized to conduct inspections for food establishments, pools, and camps. The appointment would cover May 12 through June 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
The board will vote to appoint Steve Resch as the town's Inspector of Animals, a required local public health role that oversees animal-related health matters.
💬 Discussed
The board will receive an update from or about Sustainable Medfield, a local environmental initiative. No specific agenda details are provided.
💬 Discussed
The board will hear an update on shared public health services, likely referring to a regional or inter-municipal arrangement for delivering health department functions. No specific details are provided in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
The board will confirm that its next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Staff member S. Resch will provide a general update on Public Health Department activities. No specific details are listed in the agenda. This is a standing informational item.
📋 Proposed
The Board will receive an update on the septic (wastewater) system plan for a 40B development (a state-law affordable housing project that can bypass some local zoning rules) at 86 Plain St. The Board of Health must review septic plans for compliance with health regulations. No vote is specified, but updates may lead to approvals or requests for changes.
📍 86 Plain St, Medfield, MA
📋 Proposed
Starting at 6:00 PM, the Board will hold a public hearing on proposed new tobacco regulations, presented by C. Read. Public hearings allow residents to comment before rules are formally adopted. The specific changes to tobacco regulations are not detailed in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
The Board will vote to appoint Steve Resch and Tom Caruso as Burial Agents for the town. Burial Agents are local officials authorized to issue burial permits. This is a routine administrative appointment.
📋 Proposed
The Board will vote to appoint Jennifer Cronin as the town's Inspector of Animals. This is a required local position under state law responsible for inspecting animals and investigating animal-related public health concerns. This is a routine administrative appointment.
📋 Proposed
Kathy Thompson will deliver a liaison report from Sustainable Medfield, a local sustainability-focused group. No specific agenda items are listed; this is an informational update.
📋 Proposed
Kathy Thompson will provide an update on CRPHD (Charles River Public Health District) Shared Services, a regional public health collaboration. No specific items are listed; this is an informational update on shared regional health services.
📋 Proposed
The Board will confirm its next meeting for May 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. This is a routine scheduling item.
March 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
The Health Agent Steve Resch will provide general updates on public health department activities. No specific topics are listed. Residents can tune in via Zoom to hear the latest departmental news.
📋 Proposed
The Health Agent will provide an update on ongoing open projects, including a specific matter at 86 Plain Street. The nature of the issue at that address is not described in the agenda. Residents nearby may want to attend for details.
📍 86 Plain Street, Medfield, MA
💬 Discussed
The board will receive an update on upcoming tobacco regulation changes, with a public hearing scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Carol Read will present. Residents interested in tobacco retail rules in Medfield should plan to attend the April 14 hearing.
📋 Proposed
The board will review a draft document outlining which powers and responsibilities are formally delegated to the Health Agent. This is a governance matter defining what the Health Agent can do independently on behalf of the board. No vote is listed on the agenda for this meeting.
📋 Proposed
Kathleen Thompson will discuss a shared services arrangement involving the Charles River area, likely a collaboration between neighboring towns on public health services. Details are not specified in the agenda. This could affect how local health services are delivered and potentially their cost.
📋 Proposed
Kathleen Thompson will present on an anti-idling initiative connected to Sustainable Medfield, including a podcast related to the effort. Anti-idling programs aim to reduce vehicle exhaust near schools and public spaces. This is an informational item with no vote listed.
📋 Proposed
Carol Read will open the floor for community concerns. This is a standing agenda item allowing residents to raise public health issues. Residents who want to speak should join the Zoom meeting.
✅ Approved
The board confirmed its upcoming schedule: a monthly meeting on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom (this meeting), an in-person onboarding/retreat on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Warrant Room, and a monthly meeting on April 14 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The April 14 meeting will also include the tobacco regulations public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Staff member S. Resch will provide an update on recent Public Health Department activities. No specific details are listed in the agenda. Residents can attend via Zoom to hear the latest department news.
💬 Discussed
The Board will discuss potential new local regulations governing the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in Medfield. No specific details of the proposed rules are provided in the agenda. This could affect local retailers and where/how these products are sold in town.
📋 Proposed
The Board will set plans for a future public hearing on the proposed tobacco and nicotine sales regulations. A public hearing would give residents and businesses an opportunity to comment before any rules are adopted. The date and format of the hearing have not yet been announced.
📋 Proposed
The Board will confirm plans for an orientation session for Board of Health members. This is an internal governance matter to ensure members are familiar with their roles and responsibilities. No impact on residents is indicated.
📋 Proposed
The Board will confirm the date of its next regular meeting as Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. No other details are provided. Residents who wish to attend future meetings should note this date.
January 20, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up for discussion on January 20, 2026 is a routine update from Health Department Director Steve Resch on recent department activities. The attached Public Health Nurse report (Emily Dellaglio) covers community outreach, blood pressure clinics every Wednesday at the COA and Tilden, vaccine coordination, and disease monitoring data including a notable spike in confirmed influenza cases (38) in January.
📋 Proposed
Coming up for discussion on January 20, 2026 is an update from board member C. Read on recent communications and notifications from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. No further detail is provided in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Coming up on January 20, 2026 is an orientation session for newly appointed Board of Health members. This is an internal governance matter to get new members up to speed on board procedures and responsibilities.
📋 Proposed
Coming up for discussion on January 20, 2026 is a process for how board members should handle questions and concerns brought directly by residents. Based on the December 2025 minutes, the board discussed adding a 'resident outreach' agenda slot for non-urgent matters and referring urgent issues directly to the Health Department office.
📋 Proposed
Coming up for discussion on January 20, 2026 is a potential update or expansion of Medfield's tobacco regulation, specifically a 'Nicotine Free Generation' policy. Based on the December 2025 minutes, a draft-amended regulation is already prepared and a public hearing (with required legal notice) would be needed before any changes are adopted.
📋 Proposed
Coming up on January 20, 2026 is an update from board member K. Thompson on Sustainable Medfield initiatives. The December 2025 minutes noted the anti-idling work group is planning to partner with Medfield TV to spread messaging about vehicle idling.
📋 Proposed
Coming up on January 20, 2026 is an update from C. Read and K. Thompson on compliance with the Charles River Health District collaborative and a shared services grant. No additional detail is provided in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
The Board of Health plans to schedule its next meeting for February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Note: the December 2025 minutes originally set the next meeting as January 13, 2026, but the posted agenda reflects January 20, 2026 instead.
✅ Approved
At the December 2, 2025 meeting, the board voted 5-0 to approve a stormwater permit for the proposed Chase Bank at 230 Main Street (Shaw's Plaza). The permit came with two conditions: verification of an existing stormwater vortex unit, and upgrading an overflow pipe to a minimum 8-inch diameter. The project also has applications pending before the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
📍 230 Main Street (Shaw's Plaza)
💬 Discussed
At the December 2, 2025 meeting, the board reviewed comprehensive waiver requests for a proposed 45-unit affordable housing development (Chapter 40B project, which allows developers to bypass some local zoning rules) on town-leased land at 30 Pound Street adjacent to schools. Topics included a designated smoking area near the abutting schools and stormwater/snow removal compliance. The board confirmed its role is limited since the site is on sewer. The process is in early stages with more information still coming in.
📍 30 Pound Street
January 13, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The January 13, 2026 Board of Health meeting has been officially cancelled. The notice was posted in accordance with Massachusetts open meeting law (M.G.L. c. 30A). The next scheduled meeting is February 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
📋 Proposed
The Public Health Department was scheduled to provide a general activity update. This was listed as new business but will not be heard due to the cancellation.
📋 Proposed
An update on communications and notifications from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was planned. No details were provided in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
New Board of Health members were slated to receive onboarding and orientation at this meeting. This internal governance item will be rescheduled.
📋 Proposed
The Board was going to discuss how members should handle questions and inquiries from residents. No further details were provided.
📋 Proposed
The Board was set to discuss a potential tobacco regulation aimed at creating a 'Nicotine Free Generation,' which typically refers to rules that would prohibit the sale of tobacco or nicotine products to anyone born after a certain year. This discussion will need to be rescheduled. Such a regulation could affect local retailers and residents.
📋 Proposed
A representative from Sustainable Medfield was scheduled to provide an update to the Board. The specific topics were not listed in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
An update on compliance with the Charles River Health District and a Shared Services Grant was planned. No financial details were included in the agenda.