Agendas and Minutes
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- Minutes are available after the Board Members have reviewed and approved them for posting.
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Overview
The three (3) member Board of Health is elected by the residents of Mendon and is responsible for, (under various Massachusetts General Laws), disease prevention and control, health and environmental protection, and promoting a healthy community. Mendon Board of Health members frequently reference Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protocols.
The Mendon Board of Health, by the authority granted under M.G.L. c. 111, §31, develops, implements, and enforces local health regulations, oversees environmental health inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service, and assures that the safety and basic health needs of their community are being met.
The responsibilities of the Mendon Board of Health include, but not limited to:
- Inspecting and Permitting Food Establishments.
- Conducting Tobacco Compliance Checks.
- Enforcement of Title V of the State Environmental Code including examine sites, witnessing perc. testing, issuing certificates of compliances and reviewing and approving septic plans.
- Overseeing the Town's Trash and Recycling Program.
- Collaborating with the Conservation Agent and the Parks & Recreation Dept. to monitor Lake Water Quality.
- Receiving and responding to complaints regarding housing, sanitary sewage disposal, hazardous materials/waste and solid waste, air quality noises and nuisances.
- Issuing various licenses and permits related to health and sanitation.
- Reviewing and Enforcing Mendon's Board of Health Regulations pertaining to Private Wells, Dumpsters, Residential Roosters, Tobacco Sales, Food Establishments, and Title 5.
