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December 8, 1994 The Board of Health meeting came to order at 5:35 pm in the Berger Room of Town Hall.
Present at the meeting were William Murphy and Cathy Baranofsky, staff Ruth (Cogan) Clay.
The minutes of October 13, 1994 were approved 2-.0:0 as sumbitted.
Strawberry Hill Lane Preliminary Subdivision: A representative from Hayes Engineering and
the owner went over their proposal for the preliminary subdivision. The plans were approved 2:0
with the following conditions:
1) All present and proposed water and sewer lines are to be shown on plans.
2) Deep holes are to be performed in the spring witness by an agent of the Board of Health.
Minimum cellar floor elevations are to be at least two feet above high groundwater levels.
3) The stormwater management area is to be designed to minimize mosquito breeding (low flow
channel, minimize time water stays, etc.)
Site Plan Review for 273 Main Street: The Board reviewed the plans as submitted and
forwarded the following comments to the CPDC:
1) The Board would strongly recommend a separate dumspter for this business to minimize
liability for future potential issues.
2) Dunkin Donuts will still need to submit a full plan review to the Board of Health per the state
food service regulations.
Request for Variance - Case Drug: A letter from Case Drug was reviewed expressing a request
for a variance from 105CMR590.021 allowing for their front door to remain open in warm
weather. As their license is for retail food selling a limited amount of packaged candy only, with
none in storage, the variance was approved 2:0:0 with the condition that no evidence of insect or
rodent infestation is noted over time.
Cogan gave an overview of the Adult Immunization Clinics with a full report ready for the next
meeting. The Community Health Network Area meetings were discussed. Murphy noted that
Weston/Wellesley's CHNA was looking at domestic violence for their project, Cogan noted that
this CHNA is debating between domestic violence and adolescent drinking. The group is looking
for a narrower subject that would be inclusive of both subjects. Cogan broached the subject of
bringing in a facilitator to discuss strategic planning by the board and staff. The Board was very
enthusiastic. The Board requested that Cogan write a letter of thanks to Frugal Fannies for
employing six Eastern Middlesex Industries consumers.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
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The meeting of the. Board of Health came to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 13, 1994 in
the Berger Room of Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members Bill Murphy, Cathy
I3aranofsky, .lim Nugent, staff Ruth Cogan and public Sheilah Griffin, Paul Finnochio, Alan
s Marcotte, Loiusa Shomos, Vincent Bruzesse and Carl Bergeron.
The approval of minutes were tabled.
Discussion with Pizza World: Cogan gave a synopsis of the history of the front door being
propped open and the enforcement actions taken to date. Shomos said that it is kept open due to
the excessive heat build up in the restaurant, that hers is not the only business to keep the door
open and that she has no insect or rodent problem. The Board discussed options to address the
heat problem but maintained that the door must remain closed if there is no screen door present.
Ms. Shomos agreed to keep the door closed.
The minutes of September 8, 1994 were approved 2:0:1 with the correction of one typographical
error.
The minutes of June 9, 1994 were approved 2:0:1 with the correction of one typographical error.
Cogan gave an update on the rodent situation at Imagination Station, noting that the
extermination efI`orts were completed and the playground was reopened October 4.
The Board considered a request from Latham and Latham re: the Bear Hill Site Plan approved at
the previous meeting. The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the request that high groundwater levels
be allowed to be determined before the spring (unless construction does not begin before the
spring). The engineer will need to justify his/her number through soil examination or some other
means acceptable to the Board.
Variance request from Jiffy Lube International: The Board approved the request for a variance
from the Massachusetts Plumbing Code to seal the floor drain in the lower level of the facility
with the condition that the building inspector check the foundation for cracks.
Discussion with Alcopia: Mr. Marcotte explained that he also kept his door open due to heat
build up. He agreed to investigate alternatives during the winter and to keep the door closed at all
times.
Variance request from Vincent Bruzesse from Board of Health regulations Section 2 Keeping of
Animals: Mr. Bruzesse agreed to keep a maximum of two horses on the property, which
eliminates the need for a variance for the fence distance. The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the
variance for the distance between the barn and (new) house with the condition that the variance s
valid only while Mr. Bruzesse himself lives in the house and that condition be included in the
deed.
Preliminary subdivision 872 - 882 Main Street - The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the
preliminary subdivision with the following conditions:
• Percolation and deep holes be done at the site of any leaching pit
• Deep holes are to be dug in the spring of the year, witnessed by an agent of the Board of
Health to determine high water levels. The minimum cellar floor elevation is to at least two
feet above high groundwater.
• The water main is to be looped, if possible.
Cogan distributed a copy of the draft budget for FY96. The Board reviewed and approved it with
the information available to date.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm
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Ruth L. Cogan, MPH
Director