HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-27 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday October 27, 2020
5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Live broadcast can be heard on www.northandovercam.org
Present: Joseph McCarthy,Dr.Patrick Scanlon,Michelle Davis,Dr.Max Tilson,Brian LaGrasse,Stephen
Casey Jr,and Toni K.Wolfenden.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting called to order at 5:03 pm.
Chairman Joseph McCarthy read the following statement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting
Law,G.L.c.30A, Section 18,and the Governor's March 15,2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the
number of people that may gather in one place,this meeting of the North Andover Board of Health will be
conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general
guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement
to attend this meeting can be found on the Town's website,at www.northandovertna.gov. For this meeting,
members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to Comcast
Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.ore. No in-person attendance of
members of the public will be permitted,but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can
adequately access the proceedings in real time,via technological means. In the event that we are unable to
do so,despite best efforts,we will post on the Town of North Andover website an audio or video recording,
transcript,or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. If the
public would like to participate in public hearings please email your question/comment prior to or
during the meeting to blagrasse(a,northandoverma.gov The question/comment will be read during
the proceedings and responded to accordingly.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A.
MOTION made by Dr.Scanlon to accept the Mandatory Participation in Infectious Disease Isolation,
Quarantine and Contact Tracing Regulation as is.Motion seconded by Michelle Davis.All were in
favor and the motion was approved. See attached document. (4-0-0)
III. DISCUSSION
A. COVIDI9
As of Sunday October 25,2020 the Town of North Andover had a total of 46 active cases.
Thirteen were from Merrimack College,thirty-three from town residents. There has been an
uptick in the past couple of weeks. Residents have become complacent. North Andover is
2020 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 1 of 2
Board of Health Members:Joseph McCarthy,Chairman;Michelle Davis,RN,Clerk/Member;Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,Member;
Dr.Patrick Scanlon,DO,Town Physician/Member;Max Tilson MD,Member Health Department Staff:Brian LaGrasse,Health
Director;Stephen Casey Jr.,Health Inspector;Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Toni K.Wolfenden,Health Department
Assistant
designated as a red community. If the numbers did not include Merrimack College,the status
would be yellow. If the numbers continue to rise,the status will become red without the college
being included. Brian LaGrasse reminds people to stay safe,and continue to follow the proper
guidelines with limiting gatherings and limiting close contacts. Dr.Tilson explains that the
numbers in North Andover are scary but it is important to recognize that neighboring
communities are equally in the same boat. The Lawrence General Hospital"Stop the Spread
Campaign"tents are processing 1,100 COVIDI9 tests daily with an extensive contact tracing
system. The Lawrence prevalence right now is 13%,which is very high. There is no magic
boundary between towns. We all shop in the same places,eat in the same places,we rub elbows
with everybody. We are one community,so this is extraordinarily important to maintain the
vigilance.
B. Mandatory Participation in Infectious Disease Isolation,Quarantine and Contact Tracing
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a regulation for isolation and quarantine. The local
board of health oversees this regulation. There is no enforcement actions or criteria in terms of
fines or any type of enforcement tools aside from passing local regulations. These regulations are
to encourage residents to stay in isolation and/or quarantine and to encourage organizations to
release close contact information. The best way to move forward to ensure compliancy and
cooperation with close contact information is thru local regulations. Massachusetts General Law
gives the Board of Health the authority to issue fines if somebody is not abating a nuisance or
cause of sickness. As professional staff in the health department,under the authority of the
Board of Health,the Director of the Health Department can issue a fine for up to a thousand
dollars for a violation of this regulation.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Dr.Max Tilson to adjourn the meeting.Michelle Davis seconded the motion and all
were in favor.The meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.
Prepared by:
Toni K. Wolfenden, Health Dept.Assistant
Reviewed by:
All Board of Health Members&Brian LaGrasse,Health Director
Sinned bY: Q
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Michelle Davis, Clerk of the Board Date Signed
Documents Used At Meeting:
Agenda
Mandatory Participation in Infectious Disease Isolation,Quarantine and Contact Tracing
North Andover Board of Health
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
5:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING
Live broadcast can be heard on www.northandoverma.gov
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Mandatory Participation in Infectious Disease Isolation,Quarantine and Contact Tracing
III. DISCUSSION
A. COVIDI9
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of
the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, Section 18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020
Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place,
this meeting of the North Andover Board of Health will be conducted via remote
participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general
guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right
and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the Town's website, at
www.northandoverma.gov. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch
the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon
Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.org. No in-person attendance of
members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the
public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In
the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of
North Andover website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive
record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. If the public would like to
participate in public hearings please email your question/comment prior to or
during the meeting to blagrasse(a)northandoverma.gov The question/comment will
be read during the proceedings and responded to accordingly.
2020 North Andover Board of Health Meeting-Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1
Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on
the agenda.
Board of Health Members:Joseph McCarthy,Chairman;Michelle Davis,R.N,Clerk/Member;Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,Member;
Dr.Patrick Scanlon,D.O.Town Physician/Member;Dr.Max Tilson,M.D.,Member Health Department Staff:Brian LaGrasse,
Health Director;Stephen Casey,Public Health Inspector;Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Toni K.Wolfenden,Health
Department Assistant;
Mandatory Participation in Infectious Disease Isolation, Quarantine
and Contact Tracing
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 111, Section 31 of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the North Andover Board of Health adopted these
regulations on the 27th day of October 2020, to be effective immediately.
A) This regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of
Health by General Law c. 111, § 122 to abate, contain and prevent the public
health nuisance of the contiguous spread of COVID-19 and other infectious
diseases.
B) Any person who has been contacted by the North Andover Health Department
who has tested positive for COVID-19 or been diagnosed with another infectious
disease shall isolate for a set amount of time as determined by the North
Andover Health Department.
C) Any person contacted by the North Andover Health Department must disclose
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all individuals with whom they
have been in close contact during their infectious period as determined by the
Health Department and shall also provide the address of all public areas,
businesses and other locations where they have been in that time.
D) All persons determined to be a close contact of an infectious person must
quarantine for fourteen (14) days or a set amount of time as determined by the
Health Department.
E) Refusal to adhere to isolation or quarantine orders or provide such information
required for contact tracing or knowingly giving false information shall be
punishable for a fine of up to one thousand dollars in accordance with M.G.L. c.
111, § 123.
F) Each day or portion thereof in violation to these regulations shall constitute a
separate offense.
G) Each part of these regulations shall be considered as separate, to the end that if any part is
deemed to be invalid, the remainder of the regulation shall remain in force.
North Andover Board of Health
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 19, 2020
7:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Live broadcast can be heard on www.northanodverma.gov
1. CALL TO ORDER
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 27,2020
Ill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Variance for Additional Body Art Apprentices-Lacy Diorio
IV. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION
A. Covid19-Updates
B. Holiday Reminder
V. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting
Law, G.L. c. 30A, Section 18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the
number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the North Andover Board of Health will be
conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general
guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement
to attend this meeting can be found on the Town's website, at www.northandoverma.gov. For this
meeting, members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to
Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.org. No in-person
attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the
public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we
are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of North Andover website an audio or
video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the
meeting. If the public would like to participate in public hearings please email your
question/comment prior to or during the meeting to b lag rasse(aD_northan dove rma.gov The
question/comment will be read during the proceedings and responded to accordingly.
2020 North Andover Board of Health Meeting-Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1
Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on
the agenda.
Board of Health Members: Joseph McCarthy,Chairman;Michelle Davis,RN,Clerk/Member;Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,Member;
Patrick Scanlon,D.O.,Tovan Physician/Member;Dr.Max Tilson Member Health Department Staff:Brian LaGrasse,Health
Director;Stephen Casey Jr.,Health Inspector; Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Toni K.Wolfenden,Health Department
Assistant