Board of Health

Our Responsibilities

The Board of Health is responsible for permitting and enforcing local health, safety, and environmental laws passed by the Massachusetts Legislature and regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Responsibilities include oversight of drinking water wells, bathing beaches, sewage disposal and septic systems, solid waste disposal, air quality, food protection, the housing and sanitary code, animal and insect control, cemeteries and burial permits, communicable disease reporting and control, and occupational and community health issues. Some of these responsibilities are covered by or shared with other local or state agencies. In recent years Boards of Health have been involved with public health aspects of emergency and disaster preparedness planning.

COVID-19 Updates and Information for Residents

This is a reminder to continue with Social Distancing.  The Town has closed use of all playground equipment to help avoid contact and the spread of the Coronavirus.

  There is a food pantry is now available at the Town Hall**, including diapers and toilet paper.  Please go to the Police Station and they can assist you in getting what you need at any day or time of day.

The animal food will remain at teh Transfer Station for now during normal business. Please See Wayne for assistance for what you need.

Here is a state website link for current updates on the Health Crisis:

https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus...

Here is a link to resources for Food Assistance:

https://theberkshireedge.com/where-to-find-meals-food-and-fresh-produce-...

Please stay safe and healthy. If you need any assistance that we can provide, please contact the Police Department at (413) 232-8500.  They will reach out and get assistance for your needs.

Be well.

COVID-19 Update Information for Residents