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Minutes
March 14, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16
Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, James J. Nugent, Jr. and Barbara Meade and staff
liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator were present. Colleen Seferian
excused.
The minutes of the February 7, 2002 were tabled correction needed ie from 2001 to 2002.
(vote 2:0:0)
Next order of business:
• Public Health Nurse was introduced to the Board of Health, Rachael Sacco. Rachael
has been with the department since December 10, 2001. Salem State graduate 8 years
acute care experience and one year Public Health at Melrose BOH department.
• Presentation by Asphalt Reclamation Industries has been tabled. Company has issue
with landlord of potential site in Reading.
• Rabies clinic will be April 6, 2002 from 2-4 p.m. Dr. Michael Leverone, DVM. 2-3
cats in travel cases and 3-4 dogs on leach. Information on rabies and prevention of
rabies as well as lyme disease.
• Track Road report - Beaver Dam report - three Beavers have returned to the area. The
dam will be removed. No repair of the dam has been evident in the last two weeks.
• Administrative update :
• Three tanning establishments have requested applications for operation
• Star Bucks application reviewed and accepted by staff. 288 Main St.
• Gregory's Deli new ownership - March 30 up to code.
• Food establishment food handler certification all most complete three pending
results of tests. All Choke saver certification for all food establishment up to
date.
• 1371 Main St. Prime Gas station remodeling now at a halt.
• 306 Main St. Getty Gas Station remodeling submitting plans.
• Hepatitis B adolescent clinic began the first week of February at Parker and
Coolidge Middle Schools. (170 students)
• Discussion regarding Burger King construction - They request keeping drive
through window open during construction. The Board voted 2:0:0 to send-order
letter stating imirnment public danger shall prevent continuation of kitchen
operation during construction.
• Motion made for adjournment at 7:50 p.m. by Barbara Meade, seconded by Jim
Nugent. Meeting adjourned 2:0:0 at 7:50p.m.
Next Meeting April 11, 2002 Berger Room
Respectfully submitt d
;Jane M. Fiore
Health Services Administrator