Board of Health

Braintree Board of Health Meeting Held Via Zoom Thursday, August 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m. IN ATTENDANCE: Dr. Arthur Bregoli, Chairman Dr. Philip Nedelman, Vice Chairman Juliana Melchionda, Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Marybeth McGrath, Director of ML & I Dr. Bregoli called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. by roll call vote: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Approval of Meeting Minutes: Voting was tabled as the minutes of July 13, 2023 were not available for review. New Business: Body Art Practitioner Permit, Thais Nobrega, Eye Brow Glam, 250 Granite Street Thais Rezende Nobrega and Jennifer Alves (owner Eye Brow Glam) were present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated she has reviewed the documentation, which does meet the requirements of the regulation. There is one item to be reviewed, which is the education requirement for anatomy and physiology. This course was completed in another country and a copy of the transcript has been provided. Dr. Bregoli noted the regulation does specify a grade of C or better at a college accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable accrediting entity. Ms. McGrath stated in the past the Board has accepted applications from applicants who have received their education in another country, proving they have met the number of hours for anatomy and physiology. Ms. Melchionda noted after reviewing the information provided the curriculum does appear to be satisfactory. Board members were in agreement. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for body art practitioner permit, Thais Nobrega, Eye Brow Glam, 250 Granite Street Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Braintree Board of Health, August 17, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Informational: Ms. McGrath reported there are approximately two more weeks of beach testing to be conducted. The rain has impacted the testing ability, however, she was able to test today. Smith Beach remains posted because it is not within the allowable limit. The last Tuesday in August will be the last date they test for the season. Dr. Nedelman asked if a recent boat fire had any impact on the beach. Ms. McGrath stated based on the reports that she received there was no contamination in the water of fuel or debris. Dr. Bregoli asked when the beach season ends. Ms. McGrath stated the town waterfront program has already ended, but they continue to test as the beach is traditionally used through Labor Day. Ms. McGrath reported that in December the Board approved a conditional variance for the Hyatt for their lifeguards because they did not have bathing log data at that time. The Board had requested that they provide this data in six months time. Unfortunately they have had difficulty with a remodeling issue and had to close their pool so they do not have six months worth of data to provide to the Board at this time. She will continue to update the Board on this once she has more information. Next Meeting: September 21, 2023 Motion By: Ms. Melchionda to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Second By: Dr. Nedelman Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes