Board of Health

Members
Maureen Groden, Chairman (2009-2012)
David Eichstaedt, Vice(2011-2014)
Ron Lauren, Clerk (2010-2013)

Office Staff
Joshua Mathieu, Health Agent
Bianca Ryan Halket, Administrative Clerk
healthagent@town.southampton.ma.us

Address
Board of Health
P.O. Box 35
210 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073

Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:00

Telephone, Fax & Email
413-529-1003 phone
413-529-6847 fax
boardofhealth@town.southampton.ma.us



Meetings
The Board of Health meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Health office unless otherwise posted at the office of the Town Clerk. Please call to verify.

General Responsibilities and Duties
The Board of Health is a three member board, elected by the residents of the Town. The Board of Health is to educate, promote, improve and protect the health and well being of the citizens of Southampton, while contributing to building a healthy community and environment.

The Board of Health is responsible for overseeing food inspections, waste disposal issues, tobacco control, issuance of licenses and animal control. The Board also enforces state regulations regarding Title V, septic systems, perc tests, rabies clinic and flu clinic seasonal.

Related Links:

For official guidance regarding Swine Flu
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Mass Department of Health Mumps Alert
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH):
click here

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection(DEP):
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MDPH-Emergency Preparedness & Response:
click here

Food and Drug Administration:
click here

Mass Recycle:
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