Board of Health

About

The Hamilton Board of Health (BOH) is a three-member board appointed by the Hamilton Select Board to uphold and promote public health in the Town of Hamilton. Guided by both Massachusetts state law and local regulations, the BOH plays a critical role in shaping health policies that support the well-being of the Hamilton community.

Hamilton Health Department

Working in close coordination with the Board of Health, the Hamilton Health Department oversees public health programs and services. Peter Mirandi is the Director of the Hamilton Health Department. The Health Director works in close collaboration with the Board of Health, as well as with part-time staff—including the Public Health Nurse, Food Safety Inspector, Septic Inspector, Animal Control Officer, and Administrative Assistant—in addition to regional public health staff, local officials, and community partners.

Public Health Advisories are routinely posted by the Director of the Hamilton Health Department and staff.

The Hamilton Health Department is located on the second floor of the COA Building at 299 Bay Rd. Peter Mirandi and Hamilton Health Department Administrative Assistant Kerrin Nixon manage the day-to-day operations.

Office Updates

Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (EERPHC)

The Town of Hamilton is the host town The Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (EERPHC) is a shared services partnership funded by the Massachusetts Public Health Excellence (PHE) grant, bringing together the towns of Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and Rockport. The coalition strengthens local capacity by sharing skilled regional staff and standardizing key public health services.

The Regional Social Worker provides direct support to residents in need, offering a place to discuss concerns while helping navigate local, state and federal resources. They also collaborate with schools, councils on aging and first responders to assist vulnerable individuals and families.

The Regional Health Inspector supports the member towns by conducting food, housing, pools, and nuisance inspections, responding to complaints, and enforcing public health codes. This role enhances consistency and helps address inspection backlogs across the towns.

The Regional Epidemiologist leads disease surveillance and response efforts across the coalition, managing cases through the MAVEN system, analyzing public health trends, and coordinating with state and local partners to support data-driven decision-making.

Through this regional approach, the EERPHC delivers more responsive, coordinated, and equitable public health services to its communities.

Paul Vernucci serves as the Regional Shared Services Coordinator. He can be reached at (978) 626-5237 or by email at [email protected].

Hamilton Health Hours
Kerrin Nixon is the Hamilton Health Department Administrative Assistant. She is well-versed in the operations of local health departments (LHDs). Kerrin can help with records review, permit applications, filing of complaints and connecting with the proper authorities to provide assistance. Kerrin’s hours are as follows: 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- 9:30-1:30, Thursday 9-1, Friday 9:30-12:30

Need to review records?
Access to the Hamilton Health administrative offices is located on the second floor of the Hamilton Senior Center. Office is open to the public during the above referenced administrative hours. After hours, signage will hang across the bottom of the stairway for your attention. The Director of Health & Human Services would like to announce this new policy, with an effective date of November 1st, to meet security standards.

New Septic Loan Program
The Hamilton Health and Human Services 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.  More information about the program and how to apply can be found at https://www.hamiltonma.gov/government/board-of-health/septic-title-5-information/.

Statement from Hamilton BOH re: Artificial Turf
The Hamilton Board of Health has issued the following two statements to the HWRSD and School Committee concerning the use of artificial turf at the new athletic facility.

Addendum to statement regarding use of turf on proposed athletic field at HWRHS 10/23

Statement regarding the use of turf on the proposed athletic field at HWRHS 6/23