Ready for live reporting on the Board of Health meeting about to begin at 5 PM #boh0301
Follow along with the agenda doc here franklinmatters.org/2023/02/frankl… #boh0301
Meeting minutes accepted by unanimous vote 3-0 #boh0301
Sarah McColgan participating via remote for the tobacco regulations under review #boh0301 discussion on period for # of violations, ever, year, or ? Year is state suggestion, can go up or down. Keeping the section, period to be determined later in draft process
Cap vs. dual cap, nothing with 500 feet of a school. About 25 smoking bars in MA, most in Worcester. Are allowed to sell flavored products for onsite consumption only. #Boh0301 redemption of coupons to continue (could reduce the allowed price to be below state)
State fine structure simpler and revenue ends up in local funds; not a double dip, State doesn't get the funds. #boh0301 $1000, 2000, 5000 is the state fine level.
Discussion on shall vs. may
Discussion on police vs. BoH responsibility for enforcement of tobacco holder. Spirit of regulations was to have the police act on behalf of the Board of Health #boh0301 coming up with current action with current holders
Discussion on police vs. BoH responsibility for enforcement of tobacco holder. Spirit of regulations was to have the police act on behalf of the Board of Health #boh0301 coming up with current action with current holders
Clarity needed within the regulation needs to define the role and scope of authority #boh0301 to be incorporated within draft coming in future meeting
Housing inspection report, #boh0301
Public health nurse report, as of Feb 28, 70 COVID cases down from 100+; trending down, rapid kits are available for free. Flu down recently, seems to be by the peak, clinic at Central Park Terrace, stop bleed clinic at Tri-County
Public health nurse report, as of Feb 28, 70 COVID cases down from 100+; trending down, rapid kits are available for free. Flu down recently, seems to be by the peak, clinic at Central Park Terrace, stop bleed clinic at Tri-County
Pilot of the training went well looking to continue the CPR training #boh0301 vomit response plan req cleaning with 25 ft
Chair takes time to thank the health nurse for the awareness efforts, making a big difference which we didn't have before
Chair takes time to thank the health nurse for the awareness efforts, making a big difference which we didn't have before
2nd booster stats are still way down vs initial vaccine and 1st booster #boh0301
Epidemiologist report
May 24 next health fair at the Library, vendors being set up and additional promo coming, thanks as well for this work it is appreciated
Epidemiologist report
May 24 next health fair at the Library, vendors being set up and additional promo coming, thanks as well for this work it is appreciated
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0
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