Board of Health

In accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law M.G.L. Chapter 41, the Board of Health is comprised of three(3) members. The role of the Board of Health is to oversee the Town Board Health and the Health Agent/Director of Public Health. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 111 Section 31, the Board of Health may make reasonable rules and regulations to educate , promote and protect the public health and wellbeing of the citizens of the Town of North Reading, while contributing to building a healthy community and the environment in which to live.

Areas which fall under the purview of the Town Board  Health  include disease and injury prevention, promoting and offering immunization clinics, responding to bacterial illnesses, monitoring disease outbreaks, providing health education & prevention programs, provide health advisories, promoting health & wellness, nutrition and fitness information , tobacco control programs, environmental protection, respond to health hazards, ensuring water quality, monitoring waste disposal, investigating noise & air pollution, animal health, health monitoring, enforcement and ensuring of health and safety codes, health care access, and emergency preparedness and response.

Staff Contacts

Name Phone
Robert Bracey 978-357-5242
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