2004-01-15City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board:
Board of Health
Subcommittee:
Date: January 15, 2004
Place:
Council on Aging
Board members present: ,
Frank S. Carbone Jr., MD Joseph W. Walsh, Jr. and William J.
Alpine, Jr., Esq.
Board members absent:
Others present:
William Burke, Director of Public Health and Pat Zingariello, Public Health
Nurse
Recorder:
Judith A. Balboni
Chairman Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
The Board accepted the minutes of the December 18, 2003 meeting as mailed.
Mr. Burke updated the Board regarding the dental clinic. Sue Pelletier and Mr. Burke met with
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Mary Foley of DPH, division of Oral Health on December 30. Ms. Foley described the licensing
process/procedure and supplied the necessary paperwork.
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The meeting on December 31 scheduled with Superintendent Lupini was postponed to January
14, 2004. Sue Pelletier, Pat Zingariello and Mr. Burke attended and discussed using the clinic’s
existing location for the foreseeable future.
The Board discussed Dental Clinic and licensing. Chairman Carbone suggested finding some
sponsors such as ‘Friends of Dental Clinic’ who could run possible fundraisers. Another idea
could be to publicize through newspapers or a brochure, some of the history of last 88 years in
progress, that is, increase public awareness. Local organizations like Rotary, Kiwanis and local
dentists have been helpful in the past.
Mr. Burke and Pat Zingariello continue to participate in a sub-region of Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Coalition. The sub-region has been named NS & CA Emergency Preparedness
Coalition and is made up of 15 communities. The coalition stands to receive $223,534 in funding.
The group is working on a governing structure and determination of need.
Community Wellness Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2004. Pat & Bill will be meeting
with Beverly Hospital on January 29, 2004. Pat has been contacting newspapers, vendors,
BevCam, and other supporters for help.
Pat Zingariello was happy to report all flu clinics were over.
Chairman Carbone recommended having a meeting with Mayor Scanlon, possibly to discuss a
five-year plan.
Mr. Alpine has agreed to be reappointed to Board.
The next scheduled meeting is February 19, 2004.
Immediately following this meeting will be a Regional Boards of Health Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Balboni