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- Barnstable County
- 11/4/24
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Board of Health meeting on November 4, 2024, focused heavily on community health initiatives, particularly the accessibility of Narcan and the complexities of Medicare coverage in the region. Discussions underscored the importance of Narcan distribution and training in combatting opioid overdoses, along with the need for better communication regarding recent changes to Medicare Advantage plans affecting local residents.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 56 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health convened on October 21, 2024, addressing community issues, including the approval of a subdivision plan and a discussion on pressing health needs as highlighted by the Lower Cape Community Health Needs Assessment. The meeting also explored social and economic challenges impacting residents, from housing affordability to healthcare access.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Chatham Board of Health meeting focused on the expansion of Narcan availability and youth substance use programs as part of ongoing efforts to address local public health challenges related to substance use and mental health. The board discussed the installation of Narcan boxes at community locations, the support for the Positive Alternative to Suspension (PASS) Program for students, and the role of emergency medical services in responding to overdoses.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 9/23/24
- 09/23/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health meeting on September 23, 2024, addressed community issues including the approval of a variance for a residential property, concerns about waste management at the local transfer station, and air quality concerns related to airport operations.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 9/9/24
- 09/09/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health meeting on September 9, 2024, addressed issues including granting waivers for real estate inspections, discussing septic system variances, and tackling compliance with short-term rental regulations. Several property owners sought exceptions to existing regulations, prompting discussions on health, environmental, and community impacts.
