1968-06-03City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Board of Health
Subcommittee:
Date: June 3, 1968
Place:
Board members present: A. Joseph Callahan, Jr., and Angelo g. Massa
Board members absent: Dr. Jacob H. Fine, chair
Others present: Thomas H. Scanlan, Director of Public Heaith, Leo Panunzio, Milk and Food
Inspector, Robert Russo, Plumbing Inspector, and Joseph W. Waish, Jr., Sanitarian
Recorder: Joseph W. Walsh, Jr.
MONTHLY MEETING - BOARD OF HEALTH - June 3, 1968
Meeting called to order at 5:45 p.m. Members present were Angelo Massa and A. J.
Callahan, Jr. Also attending were Thomas H. Scanlan, Joseph W. Walsh, Jr., Robert
Russo, and Leo Panunzio.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board held a joint meeting in the Mayor's Office regarding the pollution
problem from the dump to Kelleher's Pond and the long range solution to the
problem.
Attending this meeting were: Board of Aldermen, Mayor, Board of Health, City
Engineer, and the Public Works Commissioner.
Mr. Frank Heany of Camp, Dresser, and McKee addressed the meeting and told of
plans they had submitted for our approval. If we hire them as consultant firm,
the approximate cost will be $15,000.00 (not to exceed this amount).
On a motion duly made and seconded the Board voted in favor of the survey.
16 Bennett Street
The Board requested that they be given a final report at their next meeting and
want to "touch all bases" before going to court on this matter.
15 Pleasant Street
It was reported to the Board that good progress has been made at 15 Pleasant
Street.
The Board accepted this report as informative.
NEW BUSINESS
31 Cabot Street
It was brought to the attention of the Board that a house at 31 Cabot Street was
recently damaged in a fire. The Board On a motion duly made and seconded voted
to placard this house with the proper letter being sent to Zetlan Realty
informing them Of the Board's action.
Code Enforcement InsDector
The Board of Health discussed the idea of hiring a code enforcement inspector.
After discussing the matter, the Board decided to set up exam for the job and
limit application to Beverly residents only.
The Board requested Mr. Scanlan and Mr. Walsh have more information for them at
their next meeting.
West Lvnn Creamerv
The Board of Health was informed that a Hearing was held with the West Lynn
Creamery regarding their high bacteria counts on may 20, 1968.
Board accepted this report as informative.
Swab Tests
After discussion, the Board, on a motion duly made and seconded voted to have
this department start swab tests in June that will run monthly.
MonthlV ReDorts
The monthly reports of the various staff members were accepted as read.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
FOR: Thomas H. Scanlan
Director of Public Health
BY: Joseph W. Walsh, Jr.
Sanitarian