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1968-05-06City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Board of Health Subcommittee: Date: May 67 1968 Place: Board members present: A. Joseph Callahan~ Jr.~ and Angelo R. Massa Board members absent: Dr. Jacob H. Fine~ chair Others present: Thomas H. Scanlan, Director of Public Health, Leo Panunzio, Milk and Food Inspector, Robert Russo, Plumbing Inspector~ and Joseph W. Walsh~ Jr., Sanitarian Recorder: Joseph W. Walsh~ Jr. BOARD OF HEALTH - MONTHLY MEETING - MAY 6, 1968 Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Angelo Massa and A. J. Callahan, Jr. Also attending were Thomas Scanlan, Robert Russo, Joseph W. Walsh, Jr. and Leo Panunzio. OLD BUSINESS 15 Pleasant Street It was reported to the Board that the house at 15 Pleasant Street was vacated last weekend by the tenant as per our order of March 3, 1968. The new owner will be completely remodeling the interior and exterior. In the future, all houses vacated by order of this Board will be placarded as per order of the Beverly Board of Health. Kelleher Pond The Board of Health has requested the results of chemical analysis from both State and private labs, along with our weekly testing results. After reviewing all the test results, the Board will have a letter of progress sent to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. In addition, the Board has requested a check of possible pollution at Norwood Pond. 16 Bennett Street The Board instructed Mr. Scanlan and Mr. Walsh to check legal procedures with the Clerk of Courts regarding 16 Bennett Street, i.e., letters to be sent to Mrs. Sawyer, placarding, etc., and to make a report to the Board. The Board of Health also requested Mr. Whitaker to ask the State Building Inspector for an opinion regarding 16 Bennett Street. The Board of Health instructed Mr. Scanlan and Mr. Walsh to take new pictures of the house, and to have the Fire and Electrical Departments inspect the house. State-Wide Census Mr. Scanlan informed the Board of Health that the new baby follow-up, which was started last month, will net the city approximately $1,000.00 this year at $5.00 per visit by the public health nurses. The Board accepted this report as informative. NEW BUSINESS Preston Place The Board tabled any action on this item until formal request is made to the Board of Health. 46 Trask Street The Board received a request from owners of 46 Trask Street, which abuts a swamp for help regarding a mosquito problem. The Board instructed Mr. Scanlan to send a letter to the Essex County Mosquito Control to spray the area. Elizabeth Scoqlio The Board wished the minutes of this meeting to note that Mrs. Scoglio a Public Health Nurse for this department did an excellent job at the Beverly School for the Deaf on Friday, May 3rd, giving up her afternoon off. Her thorough follow-up is a credit to the department. Monthly Reports The monthly reports-of the various staff me~oers were accepted as read. Eastern Contract Disposal Mr. Scanlan told the Board that he has warned Eastern Contract Disposal about exceptionally early collections (4:00 a.m.). The Board accepted this-report as informative. Rabies Clinic The annual Rabies Clinic will be held on May 8, 1968. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BY: Joseph W. Walsh., Jr. Sanitarian FOR: Thomas Ho Scanlan Director of Public Health