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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH 01/08/2026Town of Mansfield Board of Health January 8, 2026 Minutes Mission Statement: The mission of the Mansfield Board of Health is to protect, preserve and 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, John McGarry, Chris West, Emily Beura, Amy Donovan - Palmer. Absent: Graham Wilson Guests: Keroles Mikhaeal, Aubrie Goonan The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm on January 8, 2026 by Mrs. Kasia Frenette. The floor was opened for nominations for the position of Chairperson. Mrs. Beura nominated Kasia Frenette to be Chair Woman of the BOH for another 1-year term. Passed unanimously 4-0 The floor was opened for nominations for the position of Clerk. Mrs. West nominated Mrs. Beura to be Clerk of the BOH for a 1-year term. Passed unanimously 4-0 None. Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Emily Beura, seconded by John McGarry. Passed unanimously 4-0. Motion to approve the November Meeting Minutes made by Emily Beura, seconded by Chris West. Passed unanimously 4-0. Motion to approve the December Meeting Minutes made by Emily Beura, seconded by John McGarry. Passed unanimously 4-0. t Mansfield House of Pizza was required to attend the BOH meeting to discuss their Fat, oil, and grease violations. The owner of Mansfield House of Pizza approached the podium. Mr. Mikhaeal explained there was a miscommunication between the previous owner, and him regarding pumping services. Baker Commodities is now contracted to service the grease trap monthly. Mr. Mikhaeal was also here to discuss P/PF Violations found at Mansfield House of Pizza. Out regional health inspector, Mr. Duquette visited MHOP in September and found some violations that required him to do a follow-up inspection. When Mr. Duquette returned in October, he found more violations. When Mr. Duquette returned again in December, he found even more P/PF violations. Mrs. Donovan -Palmer stated that the re -inspection in December had 2 priority violations, 4 priority foundation violations, and 4 core violations. It's concerning to see that many violations in one visit. Mr. Mikhaeal stated that he has since got more help within the food establishment. Mansfield House of Pizza will be moved up to a risk level 3, with now 3 inspections a year. Mrs. Beura and Mrs. West put together a power point presentation to highlight the Health Departments Regulations here in Mansfield for Body Art Establishments for our Board to review. Mrs. Goonan shared a power point presentation with a request for updated regulations around permanent makeup licensing requirements from the Mansfield Board of Health. The Board agreed to review all the information and see what the modified regulations might look like. The Board stated they will need 1 to 2 months if they decide they want to move forward with the revised regulations. Ms. Donovan - Palmer asked the Board if they all were able to read the regulations and if there was anything they would like to see changed within the proposed regulations? Mrs. Beura stated that as of now we have Kratom as a full ban and any related products. As a Board, there is still a lot of information pertaining to Kratom that is unknown. Mrs. Frenette stated that next month, we can have the final regulations written up to vote on. Mrs. Frenette shared with the Board that the numbers for flu are very high, as well as Covid increasing. Flu vaccines are still available at local pharmacies, as well as your health care provider. Mrs. Frenette mentioned she is going to put together a yearly summery of the infectious diseases. This will include Mansfield and the six other towns in the region for next month's meeting. None. Free Health Screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, Hands only CPR and associated prevention information 2n1 Tuesday at the COA, 255 Hope Street, 9am-12pm 3rtl Wednesday at Town Hall, 6 Park Row, 9am-12pm Our Regional Public Health Nurse will be at the COA the 31 Thursday of every month at 2pm. • Permitting — 2026 Permit Renewals are complete • Bristol -Norfolk Public Health Partners Coalition Grants Update • PFAS • Website/ Social Media Update • Housing Inspections • FOG • Grants o FDA Retail Standards Grant None. None. Motion to adjourn at 8:24pm made by Mr. McGarry, seconded by Mrs. Beura Approved 4-0. Clerk Date 3