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Board of Health

Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.

26 items across 8 meetings.

June 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The June 15, 2026 Board of Health meeting is canceled; no agenda items will be heard.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The June 1, 2026 Board of Health meeting at 6:00 PM has been canceled — no items will be heard.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and agenda approval.
📋 Proposed
Owner at 5 Laurelwood Drive is seeking a variance from Scituate's Private Well Regulation; board will discuss and vote.
📍 5 Laurelwood Drive, Scituate
💬 Discussed
Ronald H. Orleans of South Shore Peer Recovery will present on kratom (a regulated herbal stimulant/opioid-substitute) and derived extract products.
• Status unclear
Standing agenda slot for carry-over items; no specifics listed.
• Status unclear
Open slot for new items raised at the meeting; no specifics listed.
• Status unclear
Board of Health Director provides an operational update.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of administrative invoices.
• Status unclear
Meeting closes.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The May 4, 2026 Board of Health meeting at 6:00 PM is cancelled.
April 21, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The April 21, 2026 Board of Health meeting is canceled; no items will be heard.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
General updates from the regional public health coalition.
📋 Proposed
Potential vote to spend FY26 funds on expanding Title V (septic system inspection/permitting) services across member towns.
📋 Proposed
Potential vote to use FY26 funds for a staff/board strategic alignment retreat.
📋 Proposed
Potential vote to purchase supplies in FY26 in anticipation of new regional staff hires.
📋 Proposed
Board will review a revised FY27 regional public health budget, which may affect Scituate's cost share.
📋 Proposed
Potential vote to hire a Regional Inspector to serve member towns including Scituate.
📋 Proposed
Potential vote to hire a Regional Public Health Nurse shared across member towns.
📋 Proposed
Status updates from current regional public health staff.
📋 Proposed
Member towns share local public health community updates.
📋 Proposed
Meeting close.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The April 6, 2026 Board of Health meeting at 6:00 PM is cancelled; no agenda items will be heard.
March 23, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The March 23, 2026 Board of Health meeting at 6:00 PM is cancelled; no agenda items will be heard.