Board of Health
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
44 items across 4 meetings.
June 25, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order (online remote).
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Public comment period; participants must email ddokugardner@wellesleyma.gov in advance for joining instructions.
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Chair provides updates to the Board.
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Board reviews health and safety compliance status of summer camps operating in Wellesley.
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Director reports on Mental Health Awareness Month activities and community outreach.
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Director updates the Board on inspection results for public pools and beaches ahead of summer season.
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Nurse Supervisor presents operational updates to the Board.
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Board votes to approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens at 9:00 AM via online remote session.
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Public comment period; email ddokugardner@wellesleyma.gov to participate or observe remotely.
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Chair provides updates to the Board.
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Staff reports on outcomes from Public Health Week activities.
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Board receives update on summer camp public health requirements or preparations.
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Staff updates the Board on Mental Health Awareness Month programming and community outreach.
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Nurse Supervisor provides routine health program update.
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Routine administrative items including approving prior meeting minutes.
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Meeting adjourns.
March 26, 2026 · minutes
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Meeting called to order at 9:02 AM.
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No citizens requested to speak.
💬 Discussed
New BOH member Susie Eklund introduced; board roles, MAHB initiatives, and SAPHE Act programs explained.
🗳️ Voted on
Dr. Simonson and Ms. Oliver Grape unanimously re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.
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All restaurant inspections are current; increase noted in mobile and home kitchen food service operations, with no major unresolved issues.
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Increased mosquito and tick activity expected this season; best practices for protection shared with the board.
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Pool inspections underway; a new outdoor pool complex has opened at Longfellow Wellesley.
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Businesses are largely compliant with Skip The Stuff (single-use foodware reduction) regulations; requests for delays have been minimal.
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Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) nearly ready for installation at Hunnewell and Sprague athletic fields, to be maintained by the Fire Department.
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Summer camp inspections are underway; Wellesley has a high number of camps requiring review.
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Director reviewed the Parent and Newborn Support Services Program; no specific changes noted.
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Updates given on the Community Health Needs Assessment forum, Opioid Fund next steps, National Public Health Week, and QPR/Narcan training for residents.
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Alpha-Gal syndrome (tick-bite-linked red meat allergy) is now a state-reportable disease, increasing local tracking requirements.
✅ Approved
Minutes from the 2-26-26 meeting approved unanimously.
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Next BOH meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:50 AM.
March 26, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order (online remote).
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Public comment period; email ddokugardner@wellesleyma.gov to participate or observe.
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New member Susie Eklund joins the Board of Health.
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Board will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair at this meeting.
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Board reviews results of the Community Health Needs Assessment forum and determines next steps.
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Director updates the Board on preparation for summer camp health and safety requirements.
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Director previews plans for upcoming Public Health Week activities.
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Nurse Supervisor provides a routine department update.
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Routine administrative business including approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Meeting adjourned.