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Board of Health
The Amherst Board of Health is responsible for the protection and promotion of public health, the control of disease, and the promotion of sanitary living conditions for the Town of Amherst. The Board of Health oversees health regulations for the Town of Amherst including:
- Creating new regulations
- Review existing regulations
- Reviewing and determining on variance requests for existing regulations
To View Board of Health Documents:
Board of Health Regulations
Racism and Public Health
Statement on Racism and Public Health
Data and Sources for Statement on Racism and Public Health
Mask Order
COVID-19 Mask Order - September 9, 2021
The Board of Health is comprised of 5 appointed members each serving a 3 year term. The agents of the Board of Health are the Health Inspectors who are located in the Inspection Services Department and responsible for enforcement of Board of Health and State regulations and inspections.
Each of the 5 members is appointed by the Town Manager for 3-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Public Health Director, 413-259-3077
Current Board of Health Members
| Member | Year Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen George | 2016 | 2022 |
| Nancy Gilbert, Chair | 2018 | 2023 |
| Maureen Millea | 2019 | 2024 |
| Lauren Mills | 2021 | 2024 |
| Timothy Randhir | 2019 | 2024 |
Staff Liaison: Public Health Director, 413-259-3077
Meetings
The Board of Health meetings are held monthly, the second Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm via zoom.
2021 Schedule of Meetings and any related documents:
September 9, 2021
October 14, 2021 Related documents: Waste Hauler Zero Waste 1.) Waste Hauler Zero Waste, 2.) Slides, 3.) Fact Sheet, 4.) Draft Regulations with pilot added. Zero Waste Option Slides, Smith College Capstone Project Waste Hauler
November 11, 2021
December 9, 2021
All meetings are at 5:00 pm via zoom (until further notice). Meetings and zoom links are posted on the Event Calendar on the Town of Amherst website, as well as posted with the Amherst Town Clerk.
Board of Health Meeting Video Recordings
Agendas & Minutes
Most Recent Agenda / All Agendas Most Recent Minutes / All Minutes
Useful Links
- Amherst Health Department
- Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA)
- State Sanitary Code (Follow link to Downloads => 105 CMR 410: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation)
- Massachusetts Food Code (Follow link to Retail Food => 2013 Food Code Merged with 105 CMR 590.001)
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)