Board of Health

Brookfield, MA Board of Health
http://www.mytowngovernment.org/meeting/5130634553458688
This agenda is subject to change. Items may be added or removed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Call to Order
Administrative / Board Business
• Welcome and Introductions
• Review of Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition (LRPHC) May 2026 Report
• Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2026; April 29, 2026; May 27, 2026
Requests to Speak / Scheduled Presentations
• Patti – White’s Landing
• Shelby Hill – Willow Beans Cafe
Board of Health Member Resources
1. Duties and Responsibilities
2. Legal Manual of Laws and Regulations for Local Boards of Health
• Board of Health Clerk Job Duties, Hours/Wages Discussion and Posting of Board of Health Clerk Job Position
Board of Health Operations
• Discussion – Drafting Policies (including Computer Access and Visitor Logs, Official Communications / Interactions with Other Departments, Meeting Guidelines, etc.)
• Pad fees and invoices – Wagon Wheel, Nanotomqua, Brookfield Meadows
Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition (LRPHC) Advisory Board
1. Delegate Nomination for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY’27)
2. Discussion – Creating a clear concise document covering expectations for interactions and communications
Region 2 Public Health Emergency Planning (PHEP)
1. Delegate Nomination for FY’27
2. Brookfield Emergency Dispensing Site Plan (EDS) Updated Contact Information
Transfer Station / Landfill Site Updates / Issues
1. FY2027 Stickers/Bags and review of recycling fees
2. New Shed Grants – Status on Purchase, discussion
3. Independent Third-Party Inspection / DEP inspection
4. Well / Gas testing – head damage repairs, maintenance
5. Waste Ban Compliance Statement
6. Environmental Testing Landfill (Gas & Well) & Contract for FY2027
Grievance
• Grievance received Friday, June 12, 2026 – Discussion and any required action
Waste Hauler Regulations
• Discussion (To comply with Massachusetts Waste Ban Laws)
New Business / Follow-Ups from May 27, 2026 Meeting
• Water Safety – Addition of resources to BOH page / bulletin board at South Pond
• Algal Bloom Protocol – Draft protocol for Brookfield and Notice to Residents not to feed ducks/geese (sign posting at South Pond)
• Facts and Concerns regarding the 7 Mile River dumping into Brookfield’s ponds/rivers
• Beaver Permits Protocol
• South Pond Beach Updates
◦ Update Regarding Beach Permit
◦ Update Regarding Beach closing sign placed
◦ South Pond Beach Testing update
Ongoing / Old Business
• Stipend Update
Public Comment (General Matters)
Members of the public may address the Board on matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair within 48 hours of meeting posting. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. The Board will not engage in substantive discussion on matters not listed on the agenda in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law.
Adjournment
Meeting Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the needed accommodation and your contact information. Requests may be submitted to: Email: accommodations@brookfieldma.us Phone: 508-867-2930 x 10
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