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- 7/1/25
- 07/02/2025
- 56 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Board of Health meeting on July 1st focused on the significant topic of revising well regulations, addressing public health concerns over water quality, and grappling with the practicalities of implementing testing protocols. Discussions also covered property compliance issues and community health initiatives.
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- Hampden County
- 6/12/25
- 06/16/2025
- 68 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Board of Health meeting involved discussions on multiple topics, most notably the decision to delay implementing a regulation concerning grease traps in local restaurants until a new Director of Public Works (DPW) is appointed. Board members expressed concern that any regulation established might conflict with the perspectives of a new director. This decision is part of an ongoing effort to align local public health regulations with operational realities and leadership changes within the town.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 61 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Southwick Board of Health meeting focused on aligning the payment structure of Health Director Thomas Hibert’s stipend with the stipulations of the Mass DPH Public Health Excellence Grant, alongside discussions about pandemic preparedness, septic system approvals, and housing inspections.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/3/25
- 04/04/2025
- 54 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Board of Health convened to address several pressing local issues, focusing primarily on the complexities surrounding septic systems for properties on Fenton Drive, Gable View, and Silvergrass, as well as the regulatory changes concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs) following a recent legislative update. These topics underscored the ongoing challenges of balancing public health standards with community growth and development.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/6/25
- 02/07/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: In the latest meeting of the Southwick Board of Health, attention was directed towards the pooling of opioid settlement funds among six towns and the discussion of updated regulations for private wells. The board also addressed concerns about influenza trends and temporary housing regulations, reflecting ongoing efforts to address public health challenges in the community.
