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.

The Hamilton Health Department is located on the second floor of the COA Building at 299 Bay Rd. 

Hamilton Health Hours:
Monday 9:00-2:30, Tuesday 9:00- 3:30, Wednesday 9:00-2:30, Thursday 9:00-2:30, Friday 9:00-1:00

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. 

Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (EERPHC)

The Town of Hamilton is the host town The Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (Link to their website here: 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.

Health and Human Services Organizational Chart