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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH 09/11/2025Town of Mansfield Board of Health RECEIVED TOWN CLERKS OFFICE September 11, 2025 Minutes20,, o,, I w A 'V 04 Mission Statement: The mission of the Mansfield Board of Health is to improve the public health, environment, and wellbeing of our citizens through the enforcement of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, education and promotion of sanitary living and working conditions, and protection of the environment from disease and pollution. Present: Kasia Frenette, Chair, Ryan Maxwell, Chris West, Emily Beura, Amy Donovan - Palmer. Absent: Graham Wilson Guests: Ibrahim Tamimi, Patricia benedict, Miguel Sanchez, Pranavkumar Patel, Elias Kazan. The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm on September 11, 2025 by Kasia Frenette. None. Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Ryan Maxwell, seconded by Emily Beura. Passed unanimously 4-0. Motion to approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes made by Emily Beura, seconded by Ryan Maxwell. Passed unanimously 3-0, 1 abstained, Kasia Frenette. Ms. Beura shared information regarding the regulations and policies around Fat, Oil, and Grease. Ms. Donovan -Palmer shared with the Board that Arlene from Hometown Bakery has not pumped their external trap quarterly, and Arlene has voiced her concern that she doesn't find it necessary. Hometown Bakery had Baystate Sewage pump in February of 2024, July of 2025, and in November of 2024 another company come and pumped the external trap. Baystate Sewage sent the Board a letter of recommendation for the variance, but they wrote it under the assumption that they pumped out a year and four months' worth of grease, but it was actually only 7 months. Lawadessa Cafe has their internal trap pumped monthly. Ms. Frenette stated that she would not suggest granting the variance until they see consistent pumping records. Ryan Maxell made a motion to uphold the decision from last month to require Hometown Bakery to service their FOG for another 3-month interval pump — (Mid October), seconded by Chris West. Passed unanimously 4-0. -:�� 3 V1)x Update a�7"ab�ccu �rralatia�s atad �uspensiniss,rrap�a»arrtg rQ#a►ter fralnln Amy Donovan -Palmer explained to the Board that the 8 retailers who received a 1-day suspension from the tobacco violations did a fantastic job removing all tobacco from on site, and posting signs explaining this to customers. Amy Donovan -Palmer is also working with Kathleen and Sarah from the MHOA to set up a couple trainings with the NPHP this fall. The feedback received from Tobacco retailers was that trainings would be helpful. Another round of inspections were conducted throughout the town on August 5, 2025 and 6 additional tobacco retailers unfortunately had violations. Ms. Dufour jointed the meeting and started by explaining to the Board what her inspection looks like for a tobacco retailer store. Below are the establishments who were issued violations, and were present at the meeting to discuss potential fines and suspensions. Mansfield Liquor Market — Ms. Beura made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $1,000.00 state fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Passed unanimously 4-0. Mansfield Service (Mobil) — Mr. Maxwell made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $1,000.00 state fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Ms. Beura. Passed unanimously 4-0. Brothers Smoke Shop — Was not present at the meeting. Ms. Beura made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $1,000.00 state fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Passed unanimously 4-0. Canaan Fuels — Mr. Maxwell made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $750.00 fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Ms. West. Passed unanimously 4-0. Family Food Mart - Ms. Beura made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $500.00 fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Passed unanimously 4-0. Bristol Liquors - Ms. West made a motion to impose a one -day permit suspension and a $500.00 fine due to the tobacco violations observed at the inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Passed unanimously 4-0. EMS updated the Public Health Nursing Report up till July. EMS conducts health screenings which include blood pressure, sugar counts, cholesterol, ext. They are offered at the Town Hall and COA. Dayana, the Regional Public Health Nurse does public health educational talks at the COA which takes place the first Wednesday of every month. October 15f will be focusing on a woman's health talk. Flu Clinics are scheduled and more information will become available very soon. Ms. Frenette believes the pharmacies will have covid vaccines available. Ms. Frenette shared that Mansfield mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Mosquitos will stay active until our first heavy frost. Tick Borne Disease has been very high this season as well. Use precautions, so you stay healthy. Ms. Donovan -Palmer shared there was in increase in waste water for covid. Tests are still available to all town residents at the ambassador's desk, at the Town Hall. None. ( y Flu Clinics will be offered to employees and families throughout September and October. Free Health Screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, Hands only CPR and associated prevention information • 2nd Tuesday at the COA, 255 Hope Street, 9am-12pm • 31d Wednesday at Town Hall, 6 Park Row, 9am-12pm cif f�eiariit U# r � t .7rM-.,-v ;,'�..,✓_._. • Permitting: Working on Renewals and New Fee Structure. o Bristol -Norfolk Public Health Partners Coalition Grants Update o Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services o Local health support for COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing • PFAS • Website/ Social Media Update • Housing Inspections • FOG • Grants o FDA Retail Standards Grant Xltl 1F�sitorGgmments �. None. None. Motion to adjourn at 8:19pm made by Ryan Maxwell, seconded by Emily Beura. Approved 4.0 (ola12S Clerk Date C!