Halifax Board of Health Tackles Housing and Health Violations
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Meeting Date:
05/01/2024
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Recording Published:
05/02/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Plymouth County
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Towns:
Halifax
- Meeting Overview:
The Halifax Board of Health addressed several issues during its meeting on Wednesday, with a focus on housing and health violations within the community. The Board ratified several disposal works permits for repairs of failed systems in the Mobile Home Estates.
In the realm of enforcement, the Halifax Market was reported to have paid a violation fine in full, though further food inspections and potential investigations were alluded to. The meeting also tackled the ongoing situation on Leigh Lane, where despite several visits and discussions, no payments on fines have been received. The Board considered a final warning before moving forward with the recovery of fines.
A particularly issue discussed was the condition of a property on Maplewood Drive, where the Board responded to an emergency situation. The owner was removed for medical reasons, and the home was deemed unsafe for habitation due to excessive clutter which posed risks to the owner and first responders. The Board’s intervention underscored the gravity of such health and safety hazards in the community.
The meeting also included routine approvals of payroll and meeting minutes, as well as the signing of permits contingent on the submission of required documents to the Board of Health office.
Cody Haddad
Board of Health Officials:
Candice Greene, Pamela Engstrom, David Hatch, Bob Valery (Health Agent), Peggy Selter (Administrative Assistant), Patti Sanda (Secretary), Brian Kling (Animal Inspector)
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Meeting Date:
05/01/2024
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Recording Published:
05/02/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Plymouth County
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Towns:
Halifax
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