BOH minutes 10-18-23 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Board of Health
Date: October 18,2023
Place: Beverly Council on Aging Building Suites A& B
Board members present:Dr.Justin Jordan,Rachel Morse,Esq.,Dr. Sheryl Silva
Others present: Laura DelleChiaie,Director, Teresa Kirsch,Public Health Nurse,Joyce Redford,
Director at North Shore/Cape Ann Tobacco Policy Program
Recorder: Lynne DePiero,Administrative Assistant
Dr. Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
The minutes from the September 27, 2023 were approved with two amendments.
Corner Variety— 84 Hale Street—requested a transfer of the tobacco permit.New owner intends
to keep the operations the same—also owns a business in Danvers and is familiar with the
regulations. Ms. Morse motioned to approve the permit transfer. Dr. Silva seconded— all in
favor.
Review application and variance for Nicole Mondello, body art practitioner. Ms. Mondello is
required to complete an apprenticeship to obtain her hours necessary for a body art practitioner
permit. She has already completed her schooling. Ms. Fabiane Tavares of Fabiane Tavares
Beauty and Academy, has agreed to supervise Ms. Mondello on her apprenticeship. Ms. Morse
motioned to approve the variance for a permit with the following conditions: 200 hour
apprenticeship with the agreement if the Board enacts revisions to the regulations during the
apprenticeship that Ms. Mondello abides to them. All body art related activities must be done in
Fabiane Taveres'presence, and Fabiane Tavares must sign off on all hours completed under this
apprenticeship. Dr. Silva seconded— all in favor.
Request for an animal permit at 3 Monument Square— is on hold until the November Board
meeting based on the coop location being less than 25 feet from a part of the applicant's house.
Ms. DelleChiaie will discuss with Assistant City Solicitor, Beth Oldmixon. Dr. Jordan motioned
to table request until the November Board meeting -Ms. Morse seconded.
Lighthouse Wine & Spirits —requested a hearing regarding their violation of selling multiple
products containing Delta-8 (synthetic cannabinoid) —the hearing will be moved to the next
Board meeting in November as the establishment needs to be informed in writing of the meeting
date.
Going forward, any tobacco establishments that request a hearing due to a violation will receive a
letter informing them of their hearing date. The Board asked if any other non-tobacco
establishments need to be alerted about these infused synthetic cannabinoid drinks or food that
are illegal to sell. Ms. DelleChiaie stated that she is working with the Mayor's office on sending
out correspondence to all establishments. Establishments are responsible for keeping up to date
on illegal products being sold in the marketplace.
Laura DelleChiaie, Director, updates for the Board:
The Medical Director, Dr. Demetrius Rizos, has been in the voluntary position since 9/10/2009.
The Medical Director responsibilities have been primarily signing off on standing orders for
vaccines. The Board discussed creating a term limit for the Medical Director that would be re-
appointed on opposite years of the Board member terms. Dr. Silva stated that she would like to
see a job description for this position. Ms. DelleChiaie is going to check in to see if Dr.
Demetrius Rizos would be available to attend or zoom in for the November Board meeting to
meet everyone and discuss the position. As an alternative, Dr. Jordan suggested if he cannot
come to the meeting that he and Ms. DelleChiaie can do a zoom meeting with him.
Dr. Silva updated us on meeting with the school dietician and food services director to discuss
school lunches and healthy choices. They are enthusiastic about a meeting with the Board. The
Board discussed going to the BHS school cafeteria for a tour. Ms. DelleChiaie will try to set up a
time with them.
Ms. Kirsch and Ms. DelleChiaie attended the HUB meeting to discuss the unhoused population
in Beverly. The Police Department informed them that there are currently about 12-15 regularly
unhoused individuals, with 4 or 5 who truly have nowhere to go.
The tobacco renewal letter has been reviewed by Ms. Redford and Dr. Jordan. The department is
working on a violation spreadsheet to track the last 3 years of establishment's violations.
Currently Lush Ink is operating without a valid 2023 permit. A Cease and Desist Order has been
delivered to Vanessa Brea at Lush Ink. The hearing will be scheduled for the November Board
meeting.
Ms. DelleChiaie talked about the local public health performance standards and suggested to the
Board to view the following courses/training:
Orientation to Local Public Health in Massachusetts:
htt2s://sites.bu.edu/masslocalinstitute/p=541
Foundations for Local Public Health Practice:
htt 2s://sitesbu.edu/masslocalinstitute/2021/06/29/foundations-for-local-public-health-
practice-3/
Holding Public Hearings:
https://sitesbu.edu/masslocalinstitute/2021/02/10/how-to-hold-a-public-hearing/
Also a great overview of local public health and how to conduct certain responsibilities:
htt2s://Iphguide.mhoa.com/foreword/
Teresa Kirsch, Public Health Nurse,Updates for the Board:
Flu Clinics are underway, a first responders clinic was held 9/28/23 —26 doses administered and
the Beverly city-wide flu clinic was held on 10/10/23 — 156 doses administered. The North Shore
Public Health Collaborative nurses are discussing the need for regional COVID-19 vaccination
clinics. They are looking to schedule some before the holidays. She has handed out 12 outreach
bags to the community impact unit at the Beverly Police Department for the unhoused
population. She has provided rabies post-exposure prophylaxis counseling to individuals exposed
to a bat in their home.
Dr. Silva motioned to adjoin the meeting—Ms. Morse seconded—All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30p.m.
The next meeting will be scheduled for November 20, 2023 at 6:30p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne DePiero
Administrative Assistant