Board of Health approved the FY26 annual report and compensation for fair inspection services while discussing a significant gap in public health nursing funding.
Topsfield Board of Health approved fair preparation assistance with elevated West Nile Virus risk in focus.
Topsfield Board of Health transfers landfill oversight to comply with state monitoring requirements. Chair Sheryl Knutsen explained that authority for post-closure landfill monitoring is now moving from the Public Works Department to the Board, as mandated by state regulation 310 CMR 19.0, which
Board of Health upholds $1,000 tobacco fine against Topsfield Shell. Chair Sheryl Knutsen presided over a June 17 hearing into the violation, in which the retailer sold a tobacco product to a minor without verifying age during a June 5 compliance check by Healthy Communities Tobacco Control.
Board of Health approves FY27 calendar and designates signatories. Chair Sheryl Knutsen, Ellen Eaton RN, and Amy Lischko MSPH, DSc voted unanimously to adopt 12 regular meeting dates beginning July 15, 2026, and to authorize Knutsen as Primary Signatory and Lischko as Alternate Signatory for
Topsfield Board of Health backs 2026 mosquito control plan with environmental scrutiny. In a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Integrated Pest and Vector Management Plan and forwarded it to the Select Board for adoption, authorizing Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control's seasonal
Topsfield Board of Health unanimously hires returning contractor for summer camp inspections. The board voted 4-0 to engage Julia Lobel RN for the 2026 camp inspections, estimating the work at no more than 14 hours using existing Professional Services funds. Health Director Jon Bouley reported 28
Board of Health approves January minutes, discusses grant-funded nurse hire and fair participation. The Board unanimously approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes in a 4-0 vote, with Chair Sheryl Knutsen RN, William Hunt Esq., Ellen Eaton RN, and Karl Ackerman present. Health Director Jon
Topsfield Board of Health approves prior minutes and receives PHE staffing updates. Chair Sheryl Knutsen delivered the Health Director report in the absence of Jon Bouley, noting that offer letters for a Tri-Town Public Health Nurse and part-time Public Health Inspector went out January 9, 2026,
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