HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-05 Board of Health MinutesThe Board of Health meeting came to order at 7:00 pm in the Berger Room of Town Hall.
Present at the meeting were members James Nugent, William Murphy and Cathy Baranofsky and
staff Ruth Clay.
The minutes of June 8, 1995 were approved as written on a motion by Baranofsky, seconded by
Murphy 3:0:0.
Preliminary subdivision - Marion Road: The Board expressed concerns about the location of the
lift station. The developer noted that it would be underground and would have only a minimal
visual impact. The Board also noted that there should be a hydrant rather than a flush valve in the
assembly to facilitate flushing of the lines by DPW. High ground water levels are to be
determined by a certified Soil Evaluator witnessed by an agent of the Board of Health; minimum
cellar floor elevations are to be two feet above high groundwater. The Board voted 3:0:0 on
approval of the preliminary plan with the previously noted conditions.
Public Hearing - Approval of use of land for cemetery at Wood End: A joint meeting was held
with the Cemetery Board Trustees. Bob Keating gave an overview of the project; questions were
asked and answered. The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the use of the land for a cemetery on
Franklin Street to be called Wood End.
Public Hearing - Variance request from Board of Health regulations Section 2.4.2 Keeping of
Animals, Birds and Fowl for 409 Haverhill Street: Murphy introduced the Board and the process.
Mr. Georgs explained his intentions with the animals. Mr. Grace noted that he had no objection.
Mr. Georgs and Mr. Grace noted that Mr. Gosselin had told them he had no objection. Mr and
` Mrs. Roberts expressed concerns wishing clarification as to where the pen would be and if the
shed would be 50' from their property line. They indicated they were getting a dog and expressed
concerns about the interaction of the animals. After discussion the Board voted 3:0:0 to approve
the application with the variance for the shed as noted on the plans submitted with the application.
Update on the Tobacco Control Program - Clay reviewed the seven themes DPH has set for they
FY96 program. The Board noted that they do not agree with the theme of highlighting ETS in the
home as hazard to children as they felt it was inappropriate to discuss the home in any context.
They also did not feel that it was their responsibility to force the School Dept on smoking issues
as they (the School Dept) have $104,000 of their own grant monies this year to pursue the issue.
Clay gave an update on the status of hiring a new Public Health Nurse.
Murphy discussed the proposal to eliminate the Board of Registered Sanitarian. The Board
instructed Clay to draft a letter from them to our legislators and the Secretary of Consumer
Affairs expressing their opposition to this proposal. E
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Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm -
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