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Town of North Andover
Board ofHealth
r. Patrick Scanlon 0�r �r . Micelle Davis, RN
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Jennifer Moore, RX Clerk Bral Spiglzt
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MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,, June e 25, 2026 at 7.O . .
School Administration Building, ain Street,North Andover,MA 01845
Members Present. fir. Patrick Scanlon, Michelle Davis, Bral Spight, and Jennifer Abou-Ez i
Members Absent: Jennifer Moore
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Staff Members Present. Francis Eagle, Craig I:eCosta, and.Andrew Shapiro
1. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Scanlon called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
. APPROVAL L OF MEETING MINUTES
.A motion was made by B. Spight to approve the meeting minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting
as written. Seconded by M. Davis. "he vote to approve was unanimous. Motion approved.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Public Health Director Announcement
A. Shapiro informed the Board of his departure from the role of acting director. He announced the
new permanent Director of public Health, Francis Dagle.
Mr. Dagle introduced himself and provided the Board with his background in public health.
Following his remarks,s,the individual Board members introduced themselves.
Board of Health Agent Appointment
A motion was made by B. Spight to appoint the Francis :l agle as health Agent for the Town of
North Andover. Seconded by M. Davis. The vote to approve was unanimous. Motion approved.
Appointment of the Town of North .Andover voting;member to the Middlesex-Essex
Public Health Collaborative Advisor; Board ("MEPHC")
A motion was made by M. Davis to appoint the Francis :l agle as a voting member to the MEPHC
Advisory Board. Seconded by : . Spi ht. The vote to approve was unanimous. Motion approved.
5. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSIONS
. Follow-up Discussion of Proposed Amendment to Tobacco Regulations
The Board discussed finalizing updates to Section 1. f , C, & E of the tobacco regulations,
specifically regarding the length of suspensions and fines. The recommendation is to align with state
guidelines 7 days for a second offense, 3o days for a third offense). The board will review the final
language in September with the goal of holding a formal public hearing in October.
• General updates
Housing/Trash-There has been a significant uptick in housing complaints this year, including issues
at the Royal Crest complex related to a flood and fire. There is a need for a comprehensive new town
bylaw for trash regulations to mitigate rodent issues,noting that current rules do not require closed
bins. The bylaw would need to go to Town Meeting.
Public Health Collaborative - The Middlesex Essex Public Health Collaborative has secured grant
funding for another fiscal year starting in July. Strategic planning is underway regarding governance
structure and funding priorities.
Choke Saver Classes - The Choke Saver classes run by the Public Health Nurse have received very
positive feedback from local business owners.The classes help establishments meet certifications
required by the new food code at a discounted rate.
Sunscreen& AEDs - Sunscreen stations have been installed at the town fields and the beach at
Steven's Pond. The Board discussed a concern regarding the AED at Carter Field Road;the unit
requires a cell phone call to receive an access code and the area has no cell service,the Board will
investigate solutions such as providing codes to coaches at the start of the season.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by J.Abou-Ezzi and seconded by M. Davis. The vote to adjourn was
unanimous, motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:31 p.m.
Prepared b :
Jennifer M Battersby, Health Department Assistant
Reviewed bv:
All Board of Health Members& Health Director
Meeting Materials:Agenda;March 26,2026 Minutes;Draft Proposed Changes to Tobacco Regulations
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