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Acushnet Board of Health Welcomes New Public Health Inspector to Enhance Shared Services
- Meeting Overview:
The Acushnet Board of Health conducted its meeting on September 9, 2025, where the most development was the introduction and appointment of Sophia Dosta as the new Public Health Shared Services Inspector. The meeting also included discussions on healthcare statistics and the approval of minutes and vouchers.
Sophia Dosta was introduced as part of the Public Health Excellence Grant initiative, which aims to enhance shared services between the communities of Fairhaven, New Bedford, and Acushnet. The Board members expressed their approval and appreciation for Dosta’s extensive qualifications, which include being a licensed Title 5 inspector, a registered sanitarian, and a soil evaluator. Dosta emphasized her methodical approach to inspections. Her appointment was unanimously approved, allowing her to begin performing inspections across the participating communities.
Following the introduction of Dosta, the Board reviewed healthcare statistics from the Community Nurses Home Healthcare for the months of May through August 2025. The Board members found the reports satisfactory and voted to place them on file.
James Kelley
Board of Health Officials:
Thomas Fortin, Robert Medeiros, David M. Davignon, Joseph Correia (Health Agent), Wanda L. Hamer (Clerk), Joann Demello (Senior Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
09/09/2025
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Recording Published:
09/10/2025
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Acushnet
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