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05/22/2012
BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2012
Memorial Town Hall

MEMBERS PRESENT:        
Mark Johnson, Bruce Pennino, Mary Ricker (5:40 PM)

OTHERS PRESENT:         
Andrea Crete, Board of Health Agent
Debra Sciascia, Recording Secretary

M. Johnson called the Board of Health Meeting to order at 5:30 PM

SEPTIC PLAN REVIEWS:

274 Bailey Road, Jean Brunter :  The applicant is requesting approval for a septic upgrade, failed Title 5.  These plans were previously tabled.  The owner does not want a deed restriction to be placed on the property.  The plans were re-designed for 3 bedrooms, and there was another perc test done.  This is a Presby system.

M. Ricker motioned to approve.  B. Penino seconded.  Vote 3-0, APPROVED.

Documents presented during review:  Septic Plans, 274 Bailey Rd., for Jean Brunter, Holden, MA 01520, dated April 13, 2012, Designed by Quinn Engineering Inc.

Worcester Tobacco Control Program:  Karyn Johnson from the Worcester Board of Health, distributed handouts to the Board.  She runs the substance abuse programs, covering 19 communities.  She will send A. Crete the model regulations with the language as an example, and A. Crete will be forwarding to the Board for their review along with Holden’s present outdated regulations.

Karyn Johnson also discussed the ‘Drug Take Back Program’, and the kiosk at the Police Department, praising the Police Chief for setting up the program.

SEPTIC PLAN REVIEWS, continued:

Chapin Road, Lot 1, Marie-Elissa Boisvert:  Lot 2 is not labeled on the plan.  This will be going before the Conservation Committee for it’s wetlands.
Conditions:
  • The abutting properties need to be labeled.
  • Operating points must be on the plans.
  • A cross section with information regarding backfill and piping needs to be on the plans.
  • Label the percs and deep holes.
M. Ricker motioned to approve with the conditions, and approval by Con Com.  M. Johnson seconded.  Vote 3-0, APPROVED.
Documents presented during review:  Septic Plans, Chapin Road, Lot 1, for Marie-Elissa Boisvert,, dated May 3, 2012, Designed by Bertin Engineering.


Chapin Road, Lot 2, Marie-Elissa Boisvert:  This will be going before the Conservation Committee for it’s wetlands.

Conditions:
  • The abutting properties need to be labeled.
  • Operating points must be on the plans.
  • A cross section with information regarding backfill and piping needs to be on the plans.
  • Label the percs and deep holes.
M. Johnson motioned to approve with the conditions, and approval by Con Com.  B. Penino seconded.  Vote 3-0, APPROVED.

Documents presented during review:  Septic Plans, Chapin Road, Lot 2, for Marie-Elissa Boisvert,, dated May 3, 2012, Designed by Bertin Engineering.

Reservoir Street, Lot 1, Elaine Drawbridge:  The applicant is not required to re-file with the Conservation Committee.

M. Johnson motioned to approve.  B. Penino seconded.  Vote 3-0, APPROVED.

Documents presented during review:  Septic Plans, Reservoir St., Lot 1, for Elaine Drawbridge, dated May 19, 2012, Designed by NEED LLC.

Reservoir Street, Lot 2, Elaine Drawbridge:  The applicant is not required to re-file with the Conservation Committee.

M. Johnson motioned to approve.  B. Penino seconded.  Vote 3-0, APPROVED.

Documents presented during review:  Septic Plans, Reservoir St., Lot 2, for Elaine Drawbridge, dated May 19, 2012, Designed by NEED LLC.

OTHER BUSINESS:

  • Tobacco Control Program:  Karyn Johnson, Tobacco Consultant for the Worcester Tobacco Control Program, could not be in attendance for this meeting.  Tabled.
  • Ticks:  A. Crete distributed the literature that is on the Holden’s Town Website, for the Board to review.  She will also check on putting something on the town sign, referring to the town website.  B. Penino would like A. Crete to go around and pass out literature to groups like the Boy Scouts, etc.
This literature may be viewed online at HoldenMA.gov.

  • Board of Health Regionalization:  Dennis Lipka, Building Commissioner, will be attending the meeting in Worcester, for Department Heads, on April 11, 2012.
Next Meeting:  June, date to be determined.

M. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Board of Health meeting.  M. Ricker seconded.  All in favor.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 PM

April 10, 2012 minutes approved:        September 18, 2012              

                                                                        
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary