Board of Health
About
The Hamilton Board of Health (BOH) is an three-member board appointed by the Hamilton Select Board to uphold and promote public health and environmental protection in the Town of Hamilton. Guided by both Massachusetts state law and local regulations, the BOH plays a critical role in shaping and enforcing health policies that support the well-being of the Hamilton community.
Working in close coordination with the Hamilton Health and Human Services Department (HHHSD), the Board of Health helps oversee public health programs and services.
The Hamilton 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 supported by the Director of the Hamilton Health and Human Services Department (HHHSD), Peter Mirandi. Advisories are also shared on the BOH Facebook page.
Hamilton Health and Human Services Department (HHHSD)
The Hamilton Health and Human Services department is located on the second floor of the COA Building at 299 Bay Rd. Peter Mirandi serves as the Director and manages 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] |
