Public Health

Health Department

The primary responsibility of the Health Department is to respond and act on any situation that may affect the health and safety of the general public. Most of its duties are contained within many statutes, including mandatory licensing and inspection programs.

Board of Health

By law, the Board of Health is the designated public health authority for the town. It is primarily a regulatory agency, and strives to effectively enforce all applicable laws and rules and regulations pertaining to public health in order to preserve and protect public health - its major goal and responsibility. Additionally, the board continually evaluates and identifies community health needs so it can provide appropriate programs and services that lend to the promotion of public health for all. 

Meetings

The Board of Health meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room in town hall at 116 Main Street.

Board Members

  • Jessica Collins, Chair, Term expires 2021
  • Walter R. Wolf, DPM, Vice-Chair, Term expires 2022
  • Karen Walsh Pio, Clerk, Term expires 2023 
  • Linda Duguay, Term expires 2022
  • Tony Judge, Term expires 2023

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Public Health Resources

The Difference Between Juul and E-Cigarettes


Disease Information

Burial & Cremation

  1. Burial and Cremation Overview (PDF)

Tobacco Regulations

A copy of current tobacco regulations may be obtained in the town clerk or health department offices in town hall. 

  1. Smoking in the Workplace (PDF)