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Steve Sherlock

Nov 5 • 11 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X

Getting ready to report on the Board of Health meeting about to begin at 5 PM
Follow along with the agenda here franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/V…

Assuming we keep the gremlins at bay, the audio will be available in a day or so

Current chair Jeff Harris opens meeting
Reads protocol statement re: Google meet, welcomes new member Diane Daddario
Approval of minutes, June 4 moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 abstain)
July 23 moved also by 2-0-1 (1 abstain)

Motion to make Kim as chair passes, Jeff as vice chair, passes 3-0 for both
Tobacco control agent appt required. Motion to make MHOA, second, passes 3-0

Discussion on tobacco regulations, need to adjust the Franklin regs to along with State changes;
C Liberty offers to provide info on neighboring communities and how they handle it
Lincoln St market rep speaks to the amt of nicotine in the pouches reg asks for 6, up to 9mg

Issue with the difference between tobacco vs other retail store opportunities, could affect their market
Issue with menthol cigarettes prohibited in MA, folks traveling to RI to purchase

Next meeting to review again, decision likely in Dec, public hearing to be scheduled in January

Alecia provides update on her report, COVID cases, State issued its own recommendations for COVID, hence access is now more available; 8% of emergency room visits assoc with respiratory disease. Triple E low human risk, West Nile 9 cases for humans but none in Norfolk Cnty

Lots of flu clinics, popular turnouts,
Nursing hours at Senior Center

Discussion on other vaccines and availability for Seniors, a budget issue for Town but insurances do provide and cover the vaccines

Caegivers appreciation day, Nov 7

Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0

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