Board of Health

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Agendas & Minutes

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Zoom Links to Video Recordings of Meetings

Click here to access Zoom recordings of meetings. To find a specific Board of Health meeting, scroll through the chronological list of all Zoom-recorded meetings. Note the passcode which you will have to type in.

Members

  • Juliette Haas, Alternate & Director
  • Ellen Maggio
  • Charles Ogden, Chairman
  • Dr. William Rose

Board of Health Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to Noon

CHP Mobile Health Care

Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ups
are always welcome!

The Mobile Health Team treats:

  • Non-emergency sick visits
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Vaccines, boosters & testing for adults and children
  • Primary care referrals
  • Nutrition services and food security (SNAP & WIC)
  • Family Services

Call 413-528-0457 for more information or to book an appointment.

Click here to access the calendar.

COVID-19 & Flu Advice

On May 11, 2023, all Federal and State COVID-19-related emergency orders were rescinded.

For 2023-2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine. 

  • Everyone aged 5 years and older should get 1 dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19. 
  • People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • Children aged 6 months–4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be current, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine. 

BHS Updates to its COVID-19 Infection Control Guidelines
CHP Mobile Health Van Schedule
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near Your
CDC Influenza Updates & Information
Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

What You Need to Know About Monkeypox (MPX)

In the United States, pox cases (formerly monkeypox) have declined since peaking in August 2022, but the outbreak is not over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to receive reports of cases that reflect ongoing community transmission in the United States and internationally. Although vaccine-induced immunity is incomplete, vaccination remains one of the most critical prevention measures. Spring and summer seasons in 2023 could lead to a resurgence of pox as people gather for festivals and other events.

What Should I Know About Monkeypox (MPX)? (PDF)

Refuse and Recycling Collection Regulations

Download the Board of Health Regulations (PDF).

Effective November 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) added textiles, mattresses, and box springs to its ban on disposing of these items in landfills, meaning they must be recycled. The ban aims to reduce the amount of waste deposited in the constantly shrinking landfills. According to the MassDEP, 95% of the textiles recovered can be recycled. The Town of Egremont has met this new ban by adding two collection programs to the Town's many other recycling programs. Learn what you need to know on the Transfer Station and Recycling Center web page.

Well Regulations

View (PDF) the well regulations from the Board of Health
View (PDF) Tips on Well Inspection and Testing and Septic System Protection and Maintenance

Tobacco Regulations

View (PDF) the tobacco regulations from the Board of Health.