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.
Updates
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. Click here for information about the program and here for a loan application.
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
What's New?
Members
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| David B. Smith Chair | 6/30/2027 |
| Giselle K. Perez, Ph.D. | 6/30/2028 |
| Jean E. Ramsey, M.D. M.P.H. | 6/30/2028 |
| Bill Olson Select Board Liaison | 5/30/2026 |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Peter M. Mirandi Director of Health Services | [email protected] |
| Kerrin Nixon Administrative Assistant | 978-626-5245 [email protected] |
| Hayes Demeule Animal Health Inspector | 978-468-1212 [email protected] |
| Greg Bernard Septic Inspector | 978-626-5244 [email protected] |
| Judith Ryan, RN, BSN Public Health Nurse | phone: 978-626-5238 fax: 978-248-1046 [email protected] |
| TBA Regional Public Health Nurse | |
| Jessie Palm, LICSW Regional Social Worker | 978-626-5243 [email protected] |
