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Getting ready to report on the Board of Health meeting #boh1207 agenda doc to follow along franklinmatters.org/2022/12/frankl…

Chair Sweet remote for this session, Cochrane, Harris present along with Health dept Staff in 3rd floor trng room #boh1207 Jeff Harris opens meeting with roll call.

Motion to accept Nov Mtg mins, second, passes 3-0 via roll call. #boh1207 reflexology public hearing with 2 week notice scheduled for 1st Wednesday in Jan 2023. Jan 4 official public hearing
Administration assistant update, posting externally in January

Risk based food inspection would change from current 2x per year for all, more focus on those instances where risk is higher. Did get approval from State to use this process, can implement in Jan 2023. Info to go to restaurants for advance notice #boh1207

Discussion on posting the info for permit and renewal process #boh1207 any budget issue related to the inspection times, expenses; are we covering expenses? How do we compare with other communities?

Representative letter, participate in Reg 2 for regional planning, vote required and declaration of alternative to the normal representatives #boh1207 motion, second, passes 3-0 via roll call (for Ginny as alternate)

Food waste program prepared by intern, Keller Sullivan piloted before Thanksgiving, went well, Channel 10 doing a piece, looking to expand to all schools, and to Senior Center. #boh1207

Metacomet inspector report, John out inspecting; also took FDA training; public health nurse report; data as of Dec 1, 117 cases in Nov for COVID, other disease investigations, seasonal influenza up across country and in MA, #boh1207 flu vaccines lower than prior

Central Park Terrace health bingo, mobile pantry before Thanksgiving
Healthy eating presentation, FHS wellness Cmte meeting in Nov; mental health first aid course certification received #boh1207

Epidiomologist report, COVID dashboards updated, 81% COVID vaccinated, still some test kits good thru Jan 2023. Flu clinic at Senior center. Weekly alerts on wellness sent. Consideration to offer CPR training, reminder on regroup sign up. #boh1207

Stop the bleed kit being ordered, clinic set up for Senior Ctr in January. Reorg at the Jan meeting before hearing #boh1207
Add tri-County to food waste program
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0 via roll call