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Board of Health formulates and enforces rules and regulations to protect the environment and public health, as defined by Dedham's Town Charter Article 3-6.
Members
The Board of Health has three members who are elected to 3-year, staggered terms. Elections are held annually on the second Saturday of April. Current members include:
| NAME | ROLE | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Leanne Jasset, B.S.P. RPH | Chair | 2023 |
| Bernadette Chirokas | Member | 2025 |
| Noreen Guilfoyle | Member | 2024 |
Contact
To send an email to the Board of Health, please use the following email address:
dedhamboardofhealth@dedham-ma.gov
Town boards and committees consist of volunteers who may not be available during business hours. If you need a response during business hours, please contact the Health Department.
Meetings
The Board of Health meets monthly. Public meeting dates and times are posted at Town Hall and the Dedham Public Library at least 48 hours before each meeting in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Meeting agendas will also be posted on this website.
News
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NEPRWA Alerts Public to Dangerous Algae Blooms
A dangerous cyanobacteria algae bloom has been detected at Sprague Pond on the Hyde Park/Dedham line
11/08/2024 11:00 am
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Board of Health News Corner – October 25, 2024
This edition of the BOH News Corner provides information about Halloween safety tips, the Dedham CareCab program, and a Beth Israel Lahey Health community survey.
10/25/2024 9:30 am
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BID Needham Community Health Needs Assessment
Complete the short survey by November 1st to help share issues affecting the Dedham community and inform future goals
10/16/2024 2:30 pm