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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-27 Board of Health Minutes C t J Town of North Andover i Board of Health i U I Dr. Patrick. Scanlon, Chair & � ��1r1111JAW§j flJ, if • r ,� ,rf%�r%• Michelle Davis,RN Town Physician Jennifer Abou-Ezzi,.ITV Jennifer LeBourdais,RN, Clerk Bral Spight MEETING MINUTES Thursclra,I?, Februau;t>27,2025 at 7.00 pan. T©rwrr Htall, 120 Main Street,North Antlover,MA 01845 Members Present: Dr.Patrick.Scanlon,Michelle Davis,Jennifer Aborr-Ezzi,and Bral Spight Members Absent: Jennifer L.eBourdais Staff Members Present: Brian LaGrasse, Carolyn Lam,and Craig DeCosta i I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a. December 19,2024 Minutes presented for signature. MOTION inade by M. Davis to approve the 1 December 19 2024 BOH Minutes. Seconded by J. Abou-Ezzi. The vote to approve is unanimous 5-0,MOTION APPROVED. . NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Board of Health Agent Appointments—B.LaGrasse 1 The following list of BOH agent appointments are typically voted on annually in January. There have 1 been many new employees dare,in part, to the PHE grant,and staff turnover. Chair reads the nominations of BOH for the following Agent Appointments into the record: t i i 1.'Town of North Andover Health Department Agent 2.Town of North Andover Staff Agents 3. Town of North .Andover Burial Agents 4.Town of North Andover Contract Agents 5. Regional Support Agents B. Spight questions the role of regional support agents.B. LaGrasse states that they are able to help out in case of emergency situations. North Andover is part of a regional public health emergency preparedness coalition which contains other towns, as well. MOTION made by B. Spight accepting the nominations as read in whole, Items 1-5. Seconded by J. Abou-Ezzi. The vote to approve is unanimous 5-0,MOTION APPROVED. 5. COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DISCUSSION a. Inspector updates -C. DeCosta: The first couple of months of the year have been spent ensuring everyone is compliant with trash haulers permits,dumpster permits,and food permits. The upcoming season will be permitting for mobile food trucks and swimming pools, etc. Continuing education/trainings: Tier 2 housing course,certified pool operator course, and Tier 2 for food and emergency preparedness training. b. Nurse updates- C. Lain: Currently have approximately 135 reported flu cases and 95 reported covid cases,with many unreported cases, as well. Continuing with flu shots and giving out Covid testing kits,Norovirus continues to impact long-term care facilities, one of which recently reported 30 cases. Collaborating with Fire Department to start a ground-level community Narcan program. B. Spight questions if a measle outbreak is on our radar, given the recent outbreak in Texas. C. Lain states nothing has been reported as of now and North Andover requires all students to be vaccinated prior to entering school. Working with Haverhill on vaccinating children in need for free. Also working with regional health nurse collab to create a program for children because they are seeing more migrant/unvaccinated children trying to enter schools unvaccinated. The school nurses have been great about checking the vaccination records and reaching out to Greater Lawrence Health. C. Lain says RSV is not a reportable disease. Planning for spring community events along with regional nurse. In May there will be a senior event showing impacts of impaired driving with medications. c. Director updates-B. LaGrasse: Building permits have been steady, seeing a lot of additions and septic season is picking tip again. It has been a big season for trash hauler permits as it declined during the Covid shutdown and is slowly picking back up.NAPD has posted a warning on the sign board, letters were mailed/ensiled to all vendors. Worked with Toni at the DPW to re-create a quality street sign indicating"no right turn,"TBI offered to install it. The trash hauler trucks are supposed to take direct highway routes but many of them cut through Town.NAPD will ticket those without proper perinitting/placards. The first draft of a completely revised food regulation for local control is anticipated for the March agenda. Some of the bigger changes are as follows: • Clause to adopt the most current Federal Food Code as it is released. Currently,the Federal Food Code is released then the State Food Protection Program analyzes it and puts together a merged food code. It is then adopted a couple years after the fact. For example, in 2018 we were relying on the 2013 regulations. • Allergy warning. Restaurants will have to change the menu to include any of the eight most detrimental allergens in specific dishes. • Federal supersedes state or local jurisdiction. • Every restaurant to have a certified Serve Safe protection manager on duty and on site at all times. M. Davis asks if there are food establishments in North Andover that also operate in other towns and have to follow multiple regulations. B. LaGrasse states yes. The FDA Retail Food Protection Program Grant application was submitted. Hoped to hear back in January as to the amount granted, still waiting to hear how much will be granted. Working on the first three standards. PHIS Grant—A. Garcia will give full update at the next meeting. FY26 work plan. 50% RFP for a consultant,BME strategies,which does a lot of work on emergency preparedness and MHOA. Will help establish a plan on needs. Cost tool data, analyzes the full amount health department gets and where it goes and a Services Delivery Tool that is due in rnid-April. This will help find gaps that need to be filled. Communications specialist has been here for three months and it is going well. BOO Meeting Minutes 212 712 02 5 Page 2 of 3 There is a 2025 Public Health Laiv Topics course on May 10"' in Marlborough, Ma. BOFI members are eligible for reimbursement through the PIJE program if choose to register. 6. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by B. Spight to adjourn. Seconded by M. Davis. The vote to adjourn is unanimous 5- 0, MOTION APPROVED. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Pi-epai-ed by: Jennifer-M, Baltersby, Health Department Assistant ReWeived bw All Boai-cl of Health Member-s & Brian LaGjwsse, Health Directoi- Si X—ned by: jen r feu-LeBow-da Clerk of Board Date*ned Meeting Materials: Agenda;December 19,2024 Minutes;2025 Town of North Andover BOH Agent Appointments; 2025 Session Theme-Pubic Health Law Topics, BOH Aleeting Minutes 212712025 Page 3 of 3 BrodkSide 642 C11iCkCr111g Road North Andover,AAA 01845 Brooksideffillard 11 March 6,2025 TO" Of Nbrth Andover Brian J.LaGrasse,CEHT Director of Public Health MAR Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover,MA o1845 r1eclith L)9Pc1rtrnejjt Re: Re nest for Lifeguard Waiver. Dear Mr.LaGrasse, While we know the Board of Health is familiar with Brookside Homeowners'Association, Inc. ("Brookside") from our work together over the last few years and that much of this information is not new,we feel it is important to remind everyone of our community's history and background. E stablished in 1973, Brookside Homeowners' Association, Inc. ("Brookside") is a community made up Of 29 townhouses and located on the corner of Chickering Road and East Water Street in North Andover. Brookside is managed by a Board of Managers (the"Board"). The Board is made up of five unit owners. The Board is responsible for maintaining property,establishing an annual budget, and ensuring the rules and regulations are abided by, The pool is located at the rear center of the property and all units have a view of the pool. In 2010 at the recommendation of the Board of Health, Brookside completely renovated the pool and the decking surrounding the pool. Since 2014, Brookside has employed Lenny Annaloro of Armaloro's Swimming Pool Care, LLC as our Certified Pool Operator ("CPO"). Mr. Annaloro is responsible for the opening and closing of the pool as well as pool cleaning and water balancing and testing, The Brookside Board and our residents take safety very seriously. Our pool rules,a copy of which is enclosed, are reviewed and distributed annually. Unit owners are required to complete an annual census in which they must acknowledge that they have read Brookside's Rules&Regulations and shared them with all members of their household. in 2018, the pool rules which have always been displayed in the pool area were printed on a large new sign by a local printing shop and hung prominently in the pool area. Since 1989,the Board of Health has been issuing Brookside the three-year lifeguard regulation variance. In the 30+years that the Board of Health has issued the variance,Brookside has had an excellent safety record. As a small 29 unit community with a tight operating income,the Brookside pool would be forced to close if the Board of Health chose not to issue the v,ariance. In 2020, during the pandemic, Brookside was one of very few communities that opened their pool. Brookside was able to accomplish that thanks to guidance and support from the Board of Health and our CPO,Lenny Annaloro. Members of the Brookside Board worked closely with the Board of Health and Lenny to submit a COVID-19 Control Plan that included training of pool monitors, a sign-in process, reduced pool capacity, social distancing, disinfection schedule as well as a plan and schedule for increased pool testing. The Brookside community showed their commitment to the health and safety of our community by doing the extra work and abiding by the revised rules. As a result,we enjoyed a successful(and much needed)pool season in 2026. Oil behalf of Brookside, the Board is respectfully requesting that the Board of Health grant Brookside another three-year variance. Patty and John Heenan, long time residents of Brookside, have been overseeing our pool operations for many years. While the Heenans may be unable to attend a Board of Health meeting in March or April, there are several fellow Brookside residents and Board members who assist the Heenan's in the operation of the pool who are available to attend a meeting to answer questions related to the valiance. Thank you for your continued support and consideration. Very truly yours, r 6Y,41 CGS Katie Lynch Clerk,Brookside Board 0 i ry� r l' I� i I 7 AM ....... ��.�r... { 1 Homeowners' Association-, Inc. i Appendix A: Pool Rules & IR egulations Reviewed by Board: May 2024 Definitions Owner is the person(s)who legally owns a Brookside unit. Tenant is a person who is renting a Brookside unit. Owners who rent their units must submit a Tenant Information Form to the Board. See Separate section for more information, Resident is an Owner, Tenant or immediate member of an Owner or Tenant's family who live with the Owner or Tenant. Member in Good Standing is a member of the Brookside Homeowners' Association whose assessments and fines are paid in full, and whose conurion area privileges have not been revoked. Guest is a non-resident who is allowed access, to Brookside's common areas including the pool when accompanied by a Resident who is 18 years old or older. General All Owners are required to provide written consent accepting total responsibility for adherence to the Rules & Regulations, Any Owner who rents his/her unit must ensure their Tenant completes the Tenant Census Forni to the Board. It is the Owners' responsibility to ensure their Tenants, all Residents of their unit and their Guests understand the Rules &Regulations. Unit Owners are responsible for the actions of their Tenants. Lifeguard Variance Brookside does not employ a lifeguard for the pool. Residents use the pool at their own risk. Brookside has a waiver from the North Andover Department of Health that allows us to operate our pool without lifeguards. The waiver was issued in the early 1980s and must be renewed every three years. Renewal requires members of the Brookside community, usually Board members, to appear before the Department of Health and justify the renewal of the waiver. We hold the only such waiver in North Andover. The most recent lifeguard waiver was issued by the Board of Health in March 2022. If Brookside lost the waiver,we would be required to hire one,possibly two certified lifeguards at approximately$20/hour to watch the pool fi-om open to close (10 hours per day/7 days per week). The Association would be forced to increase the monthly fee to cover the cost of the lifeguard(s). Our solid safety record is one of the main reasons why the Board of Health renews our lifeguard waiver year after year. It is imperative that the following rules are followed by everyone who uses the pool. It is the responsibility of every Owner, and not just the Board,to ensure these rules are followed. Brookside Owners are responsible for all actions of their children, Guests and Tenants (including children and Guests of Tenants). Any fines and/or property damage caused by a child, Tenant or Guest(including children and Guests of Tenants) will be charged to the Owner. Guests who do not obey these Rules and Regulations while within the Common Areas will be asked to leave. If the Guests refuse to leave, the police will be called. Pool Rules 1. Once the pool permit is posted and the flag is raised, the pool is open daily from dawn to dusk. 2. Capacity is 30 people inside the fenced off pool area, 3. Absolutely no diving,flips or jumps fi-om the side are allowed at anytime. 4. No running, pushing, dunking,rough play or any type of personal conduct endangering safety of self or others is allowed, 5. No screaming or foul language. 6. No loud noises,voices, or music. 7. No one,under the age of 18 is allowed to use the pool without direct,poolside supervision by a Brookside resident age 18 or older. 8. No pets are allowed in the pool or cabana area. 9. No smoking allowed in the pool or cabana area as dictated by Massachusetts law. 10. Canopies and other pool furniture may be used at the pool,but must be returned to your individual unit when you leave the pool. This includes lounge chairs,beach chairs and canopies. 11. Seating at the pool is based on a first come, first serve basis. 12. Everyone must take a cleansing shower before using the pool. 13.No one with a communicable disease is allowed in the pool. 14.No glass products, of any kind, are allowed in the concrete pool area. 15.Neither Brookside Homeowners' Association,Inc. nor the Board is responsible for loss or damage of personal property. Pool Guest Policy Use of the pool is limited to Brookside Residents and their Guests. Each unit is allowed no more than four Guests at a time. A Resident who is 18 years old or older must supervise Guests at all times. Pool Party Policy Pool parties are not allowed under any eircurnstance. Clean. Up Be considerate of your neighbors. Brookside is self managed. In an effort to keep our monthly fee down,we rho not employ anyone to clean the bathrooms,cabana or pool area. It is the responsibility of the Residents and their Guests to clean-up after themselves. Before leaving the pool area,you must: Return furniture to its original position Lower umbrellas Glean off grills, tabletops, and sinks Bag trash and take trash with you Dispose of or stare food properly Put away toys, towels and other personal items either in your storage space or your unit Violations Violation of any of the Rules set forth in this document by any Owner/Resident, their children, or Guests may result in immediate expulsion from the pool area, fines and/or the loss of pool privileges for a period of time to be determined by the Board. Non-resident violators may be immediately expelled fi-om Brookside property and permanently denied access.. All Brookside Homeowners' Association, Inc. members i.e, all Owners have the authority to enforce these Rules &Regulations. This is your pool facility. Anyone who sees a violation occurring should discuss the infraction with the violator. If the violator is not cooperative and/or the violation continues, then the violation should be reported immediately to a Board member in writing. The Board will review each violation, determine the appropriate action and issue a written response, Should it become necessary to hire full time attendants and/or lifeguards to maintain the operation of the pool facilities and enforce the established Rules &Regulations, the increased operating costs would require increasing each Owner's monthly assessment amount. 1 t 1 i j i North Andover Health Department j Community and Economic Doveiopmeni Division MEMORANDUM To: The North Andover Planning Board From: The North Andover Board of Health RE: Aftliicial Turf Fields Date: Nla rch 18, 2019 The North Andover Board of Health appreciates the opportunity to submit this evaluation and recommendation to the North Andover Planning Board. Please note that the North:Andover Board of Health floes not endorse any specific consumer products and this is in response'to the Planning Board's request to the Board of Health for review and recommendation regarding any public health hazards associated with artificial turf fields (ATF's). The North Andover Board of Health has considered whether the ATF proposed at the recreational complex to be constructed at 495 Main Street,North Andover poses any health risks to users or bystanders.The Board has reviewed numerous articles,literature, government studies and acichtifie data relevant to this topic. This research identifies the following areas as potential issues or concerns relative to ATVs:and crumb rubber infll and provides mitigating measures to reduce or eliminate such concerns. The Board understands that there are still ongoing studies,and data gaps and will examine any new evidence, studies or data as it is published. Should you require any further information,please do not hesitate to contact Brian LaChasse,North Andover Director of Public Health, The North Andover Board of Health hold a public meeting on March 14,2019 to discuss the research and the public health hazards associated with ATF's and made the following recommendations: North.Andover Health Department 120 NTain.Sheet North Andover,NA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.9542 1. Xreatment of Minor Scrapes and Cuts The Board considered data and fact sheets about disease transmission fiom.spoils, spoiling equipment and surfaces that may be impacted or contain methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) or staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)particularly were cuts and scrapes occur. Research has determined that survival rate of S. aureus and MRSA on natural grass or artificial turf is the same, Both have a very low rate of survival,particularly when exposed to UV light and higher temperatures. The Centers for Disease Control provides information on prevention of S. aureus and MRSA infections. It states that even if surfaces contain S. aureus and MRSA,a person who comes into contact with surfaces will not necessarily develop an infection. S. aureus and MRSA are most likely to cause problems when someone has a cut or scrape that is not covered. So it is important to cover cuts and open wounds with bandages. BOR Recommendation; Immediately clean and cover any cuts, abrasions or wounds and practice good personal hygiene. 2. Crumb Rubber and Artificial Turf The crumb rubber infill that is part of most artificial turf fields is made from recycled ground tires which contain metals,volatile organic compounds (VOCs)and polycyclic aromatic compounds(PAHs). The Board reviewed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health(MDPH),Bureau of Environmental Health,position letters based on scientific literature,MDPH concluded that lead was not found in polyethylene grass fibers used in artificial turf fields,so these are preferable to nylon grass fibers,some of which had been found to contain lead. Several government agencies also reported that current information does not suggest that exposure to ATF's pose any significant,risk or adverse health effects, BOH Recommendation-, The chemicals comprising the artificial turf components do not appear to pose any significant risk to children and adults using the field,based on research to date. Low or no lead turf fibers and materials should be acceptable and normal construction standards for municipal field projects. All materials should be certified low or no lead products and they should all meet the standards set forth in the Consumer Product Safety and Improvement Act. Alternatives such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)should also be researched and considered as the turf infill. North Andover Health Del3a-u-nent 120 Main,Street North Andover,MA 01845 Phone. 978.688.9540 Fax. 978,688.9542 3. Heat Stress Available information suggests that heat levels are elevated on artificial fields with crumb rubber infill. The elevated temperatures were more pronounced in direct sunlight but was reduced when cloud cover was present and in shaded areas. The use of thermoplastic elastomers(TPE)can mitigate the elevated temperatures as TPE can be manufactured in lighter colors which generate less heat than the black tire crumb infill. BOH Recommendation: It is important that people who play on the fields be provided with adequate warnings regarding the potential for heat stress. 'Posting of sign age and educating artificial turf field users that the field can heat up quicker than the surrounding ambient environment in the hot weather is important.Having sufficient hydration and shade tents may be beneficial in combating the increased temperatures that can be realized on artificial turf fields,with dark colored infill. The Board wants to note that ATF infi-astiucture is already in place in town and has been in use for several.years without concern. In conclusion,the aforementioned recommendations are based on available information and research that the Board of Health found to be from credible sources. To date the evidence and scientific research published largely has concluded that Any adverse health effects associated with use of ATFs is unlikely at this time. The Board acknowledges that there are gaps in the conclusive data and that there are several ongoing studies yet to be published. The Board will examine any new credible evidence and scientific studies when they are published and reserves the right to issue additional recommendations. Please feel fi-ce to call or email me if you have any questions, comments or concerns. Y$ -4, prian J. 6Grasse, Director of Public Health CC: BOH North Andover Health Depament 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.9542 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes Thursday—March 14,2019 7:00 p.m. 120 Main Street,2nd Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover,MA 01845 Present:Frank MacMillan Jr.,Joseph McCarthy,Michelle Davis,Daplinee Alva-LaFleur,Patrick Scanlon, Brian LaGrasse,Toni X.Wolfenden,Suzanne Egan 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. 11, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS V11, COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION Dr.Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.Chairman of the Board of Health,explains to the town residents that the Board of Health is a regulatory body that is required to hold its meetings in public, The Board of Health has a regular meeting schedule. This is an additional meeting called at the request of the Planning Board to provide the Board of Health's advice on public health matters that they wish to consider regarding the artificial turf fields project. Dr.MacMillan explains that the Planning Board has primary responsibility for the field's project and the Board of Health does not have jurisdiction over the review of the project. At this point,the Board of Health will honor the Planning Boards request to advise them on the artificial turf fields. All public comments regarding the artificial turf fields should be directed to the Planning Board at their next scheduled meeting on Tuesday March 19,2019, Brian LaGrasse,Director of Public Health provided the Board of Health with packets of information gathered from EPA(Environmental Protection Agency),Massachusetts Department of Public Heal"ureau of Environmental Health,New York State Department of Health, California Environmental Protection Agency,and The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health. This information gathered provided the Board with a synopsis of all the research and papers that have been done and'published so far.(see attached) To date,Brian LaGrasse has not found any information that concludes there is any significant risk with the turf fibers or crumb rubber if the turf is property constructed and maintained, The EPA started a study a 2019 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 1 of 4 Board of Health Members:.Dr.Francis P.MacMillanjr,,MD,Chairman/Town Physician;Joseph McCarthy,Member/Clerk; Michelle Davis,RN,Member;Daphnee AlvaLaFleur,Member;Patrick Scanlon,DO,Member Health Department Staff., Brian LaGrasse,Health Director;Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Toni K.Wolfenden,Health Department Assistant while ago on artificial turf, Their original synopsis and interpretation of the data was that there was no significant risk. The EPA began a new multi-year study that is still ongoing however,the public comment period was closed out on February 25,2019. This report is in the process of being written, and the data has not yet been published. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has provided a fact sheet about artificial turf fields(ATF) dated February 2019.The sheet provides information on:what the fields are made of,what chemicals are in the fields and concerns.ATM's are made from recycled car or truck tires.There are natural and man-made substances used during the tire manufacturing and some of these chemicals have been found in the crumb rubber infill. These include volatile organic compounds(VOCs),semi-VoCs(SVOCs)such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and metals such as lead,which are considered carcinogens. The conclusion was that adverse health effects from using ATFs are unlikely,however studies are still going on but everything right now points to the same conclusion. The fact sheet also talks about injuries and bacteria. Some common mitigation strategies with AFT are: to use something other than crumb rubber, Me TPE,which is a type of plastic verses a rubber,and using a lighter color Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)or turf to reduce high temperatures. Joseph McCarthy explains that although he prefers natural grass fields,that doesn't mean there is a problem with ATF. There are pros and cons. Crumb rubber which is finely ground rubber tires. Cons—it is black and retains heat. The temperatures on the fields can be very high. TPE—comes in different colors lighter colors are generally cooler. Frank MacMillan discusses the findings in the New York State Department of Health-Information about Crumb-Rubber Infilled Synthetic Turf Athletic Fields. Dr.MacMillan refers to page 7 which summarizes the turf fields into areas of concerns:heat stress,injury,infection, latex allergy,chemical exposures and cancer. To help with heat problems,the summary explains to people to remain hydrated and seek relief from the beat in shaded areas. Injuries,there are no consistent differences between natural grass fields and synthetic fields. Skin cuts and abrasions can result from both natural and synthetic fields and both are susceptible to infections. Clean wounds;avoid sharing equipment,razors,towels,soap and other objects with others to reduce the spread of germs. There are no known cases of latex allergy resulting from contact with crumb rubber or synthetic Turf fields, Studies show that the,potential for chemical exposures from crumb rubber is low,however further studies by the federal government and California are underway to fill gaps in data and to help decrease uncertainties. Currently, California and Washington State have not found support for cancer associations with AFT use,assessments do not support a cancer risk but at the same time,Dr.MacMillan wants to take mitigation matters whenever possible. Michelle Davis has spent significant time reviewing materials provided'and researching the topic of Artificial Turf Fields. She discovered that it was difficult finding significant research to make a sound decision. Studies are limited. Ms.Davis did find that health boards do not endorse any specific consumer products. Joseph McCarthy discusses the Testimony of Dr.,Diana Zuckerman before the Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee on the Health Risks of Artificial Turf, This is an opposing view of artificial fields, Mr.McCarthy expresses concerns about the report's validity. The Board of Health recommendations about ATF: • Mitigate wherever possible and feasible • No lead or low lead products • Research TPE(thermoplastic clastorner)and alternatives • Follow up with action items • The Board of Health will not endorse a consumer product MOTION made by Michelle Davis to submit the opinion of the Board of Health to Planning Board for the next public hearing. Seconded by Patrick Scanlon and all were in favor. (5-0-0) VIII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS Ix. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Michelle Davis to adjourn the meeting. Joseph McCarthy seconded the motion and all were in favor.The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. m I i North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes Thursday —March 14,2019 7:00 p.m. 120 Malta Street,2" Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01815 Prepared by: Toni K. Wo renden, Health Dept. Assistant Reviewed by: .All Board of Health Members&Brian LaGrasse, Health Director ed by: Io_tphReCwthy, Clerk-of berk-of the Bo rra' ' Date Sijned 1 i i 20➢9 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 3 of 4 Board of Health Members:Dr.Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,MD,Chairmantrown Physician;Joseph McCarthy,Member/Clerk; Michelle Davis,RN,Member;Daphnee Alva-i.apleur,Member;Patrick Scanlon,DO,Member Health Department Staff; Brian LaCrasse,Health Director;Caroline lbbitson,Public Health Nurse;Toni K.Wolfenden,Health Department Assistant Documents Used at Meeting: Meeting Agenda—March 14,2019 Email from Brian LaGrasse to Monica Gregoire—Monday January 28,2019 EPA—Federal Research on Recycled Tire Crumb Used on Playing Fields EPA—Federal Research Action Plan on Recycled Tire Crumb Used on Playing Fields and Playgrounds Status Report EPA—Science in Action Innovative Research for a Sustainable Future—Federal Research Action Plan on Recycled Tire Crumb Used on Playing Fields and Playgrounds Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Environmental Health—Artificial Turf Fields New York State Department of Health—Information about Crumb-Rubber Infilled Synthetic Turf Athletic Fields The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health letter to Needham Board of Health—April 29, 2008 California Environmental Protection Agency—Environmental Health Study of Synthetic Turf—August 2016 Update The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health letter to Medway Board of Health—March 23, 2015 Testimony of Dr.Diana Zuckerman before the Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee on the Health Risks of Artificial Turf—Diana Zuckerman,PhD,National Center for Health Research,-February 8,2018