Board of Health

BOH MEETING MINUTES 09-11-2023 Council Committee Room, 140 Main Street Jim Griffin, Chair Joseph Tennyson, MD, Vice-Chair Richard Tomanek, Member Also in attendance: Director John Garside and Clerk Tina Nolin The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Reading and Approval of Minutes • Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023 - The motion to approve was made by Member Tomanek, Member Tennyson seconded, and the vote was 3-0 to approve. New Business • Introduction of Paul T. Dinwoodie and Consideration for Appointment as Director of Public Health Director Garside introduced, Paul Dinwoodie to the Board as the prospective new Director of Public Health for the City of Marlborough. Mr. Dinwoodie, who is a Registered Sanitarian among other credentials, comes from the City of Newton Health Dept., where he worked for four years as a Senior Environmental Health Specialist. Before that, Mr. Dinwoodie held several positions in the private sector. Mr. Dinwoodie was chosen between 2 strong candidates. Director Garside said he believes that Mr. Dinwoodie will do a good job for the city of Marlborough citing that he has the qualifications and qualities that make him a good fit for the department and the city as a whole and feels he will be successful in the position. He comes before the Board tonight with the recommendation of both, John Harmon, HR director, and Director Garside. After some discussion with Mr. Dinwoodie, Chair Griffin motioned to appoint Mr. Paul Dinwoodie as the Director of Public Health for the City of Marlborough, Member Tennyson seconded the motion, and the vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. Director’s Update • West Nile and EEE The city continues to remain at low risk for both West Nile Virus and EEE. The clerk posted today on Facebook messaging regarding protecting oneself and their family from mosquitos and ticks. • MAP Second Annual 5K for Prevention Director Garside reported that the Marlborough Alliance for Prevention, in conjunction with the Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, will hold their 2nd Annual 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll event for prevention on September 30th at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The event helps to raise awareness and money to support youth substance use prevention programs.  BOH Meeting Minutes, 09-11-2023 – Page 2 • 2023 Flu Clinics Main Street and 197 Bolton St. As well as a clinic at 22 Broad Street. The third week of October the department expects to hold their annual city employee flu clinic. • Migrant Update Director Garside also notified the Board that we continue to house migrant families at our local hotels and today DPH reported that they will be sending lead/TB screeners out to the locations to test the adults and children. • Beach Testing Director Garside reported that overall, the 2023 beach season was successful with only one beach closed for a weekend, back at the end of June. The beach was resampled the next day and the results came back within range to reopen. Water testing is now over for the 2023 season. There were no cyanobacteria outbreaks on the lake this year. Subdivision, Site Plan & Special Permit Director Garside introduced the “Definitive Subdivision Plan of Stow Road Subdivision in Marlborough Massachusetts.” The Board was not asked to approve the plan as there is a list of deficiencies from the city (Priscilla Ryder (conservation), and Tom DiPersio (City Engineer)) that are still being addressed. Director Garside was presenting the plan to the Board tonight for a motion supporting soil sampling to be done, and if necessary, a soil management plan, similar to the one that was used at the Ames St subdivision site. In addition, to not approve the subdivision based on the length of deficiencies from the engineering review. Director Garside explained that like much of the land in Marlborough, there was at one time an apple orchard on the land. After some discussion, the Board unanimously agreed with Director Garside to recommend that soil sampling be done on the subdivision land and, if warranted, a soil management plan be submitted and approved. Scheduling of the Next Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board was scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023. ADJOURN Chair Griffin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.; Member Tennyson seconded the motion; the vote was 3-0 in favor of adjourning. Respectfully submitted, 10/2/2023 James H. Griffin, Chair Dated