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Emergency Management PSA #1
Join Fire Chief J.J. Burke and former Director of Public Health Dave Mason in an informative Emergency Management PSA. Read on... -
Find your Boardwalk plank here!
Find your Boardwalk Plank here! Once you know your plank number, it may be picked up at the Administration Office at the Sandwich Municipal Office Building located at 100 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. Read on... -
Sandwich Boardwalk Reconstruction
The long-awaited reconstruction of the Sandwich Boardwalk is planned to begin the week of Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Read on...
Go to the Town's YouTube page for lots of short videos on the town's proposed Water Infrastructure Investment Fund (WIIF) which will help implement the Town's Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan.
About
The Health Department implements and oversees the policies and regulations as mandated by the Board of Health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Department of Environmental Protection with the responsibility of preserving and protecting the health of the community. The Health Department issues permits, licenses and conducts inspections for the following:
- Bed and Breakfasts (B&B's)
- Body Tanning
- Cabins
- Children's Recreational Camps
- Food Service Establishments
- Funeral Directors
- Hotels and Motels
- Mobile Food and Ice Cream
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- Private Drinking Water Wells
- Public Swimming Pools
- Retail Food Establishments
- Septic Installers
- Septic Systems
- Sewage Haulers
- Solid Waste Haulers
- Stable Permits
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Other Concerns
Additionally, the Health Department addresses concerns of:
- Air Quality
- Animal and Insect Control
- Any Issues that Affect Public Health
- Communicable Disease Reporting
- Food Protection
- Indoor Air Quality
- Noise Control
Board of Health Meeting Times
The Board of Health is comprised of three elected members serving three year terms. The Board of Health meets the 2nd Monday of the month as needed, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Offices:
100 Route 6A
Sandwich, MA 02563
Links
- View current Board of Health Members on the Town Clerk Boards and Committees website
- View County Community Septic Management Loan Program
- View Tick Testing Program Information
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Heather L. Gallant
Director of Public Health
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Michelle Raymond
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
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Health Department
Physical Address
100 Route 6A
Sandwich, MA 02563
Phone: 508-888-4200Fax: 508-833-0018
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm