Board of Health

***OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 299 BAY RD. ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE COA BUILDING***

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The Town of Hamilton Health Department is pleased to announce the availability to all homeowners of a new Septic Loan Program funded by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.  This program will allow homeowners whose septic system has failed Title V inspection to borrow at a low 4% interest rate for up to 20 years the money to repair or replace it.  Click here for information about the program and here for a loan application.

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The Hamilton Board of Health has issued the following two statements, one dated 6/23, and an addendum dated 10/23, to the HW Regional School District concerning the use of artificial turf in the proposed new athletic facility project. Click below to view.

• statement regarding the use of turf on the proposed athletic field at HWRHS 6/23
• addendum to statement regarding use of turf on proposed athletic field at HWRHS 10/23

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Mission Statement

The Board of Health is responsible for the overall stewardship of the public health and environmental protection of the town. Responsibilities are defined both by local by-laws and state law. The Board promotes, enacts, and enforces all health and environmental laws, rules and regulations.

Additionally the Board of Health conducts health clinics, participates in education programs wherever possible and administers the contracts for a food inspection program, a public health nurse, communicable disease follow-up program, and animal inspection services.

The Board of Health is a 3-member board (moderated by Peter M. Mirandi).