Board of Health
Brookfield, MA Board of Health
http://www.mytowngovernment.org/meeting/5201776660185088
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD
BOARD OF HEALTH – MEETING AGENDA
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Brookfield Police Station Meeting Room
Call to Order
Administrative / Board Business
A moment of silence for Alex Mechachonis
Welcome new board member, Jake Hill
Reorganization of the Board
Review of Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition (LRPHC) April 2026 Report
Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2026; April 29, 2026
Appointments / Scheduled Discussions
n/a
New Business –
Discussion – Water Safety
Discussion – Algal Bloom Webinar Available
Discussion – Drafting Protocol for Algal Bloom in Brookfield & Notice to Residents to not feed the ducks and/or geese
Discussion – Facts and Concerns regarding the 7 mile river dumping into Brookfields ponds/rivers
Discussion – Bever Permits Protocol
Discussion – Drafting a Policy on Board of Health Office Access and Visitor Log
Discussion – Drafting a Policy on Official Communications with Other Departments
Discussion – Researching the Need and Logistics of Supporting a Town Kennel
Discussion – Addressing Interactions with Residents and Business Owners / Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition (LRPHC)
Ongoing / Old Business
Stipend Update
South Pond Beach Testing
Bonnie Toomey – Post Road Trading – 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
Accommodation requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. While every effort will be made to fulfill requests received with less notice, it may not be possible in all cases.
