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FM #1755 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 06/03/26
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- Franklin Matters Radio
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 2913
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Summary
The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members were present in the 3rd floor training room with the full representation of the Health Department members. Quick recap: Approval of minutes for May 6, so moved, second, as amended (one minor name typo) Discussion on Health Dept page on Facebook , to share info Cooling center needed , with the Library and Senior Center closed on Sundays, New England Chapel is prepared to help. Communications with Police & Fire on status, clarification on what the need is. Temporary cool place, during normal daytime hours. At least a break during peak heat period. United Methodist wants to do more once their renovations are complete Women's Health Fair a success - 17 were signed up for mammograms, looking for confirmation of the exact count. Didn't take count of blood pressure checks it was busy, vendor feedback was all good. Discussion on timing of the event, some confusion with the van hours vs the event hours. Maybe skin screening for next year, specialist visit, not considered primary care Discussion on body works establishments , history of prior establishments that ended up getting shut down, regulations developed and a 4th opened even under the regs and yet they were likely part of human trafficking operations. Need a significant public health threat to foster a ban on such business. Risk that even a ban here will foster the company to move to another location and continue. Research and bring back in September Tick season is upon us, use a repellent, a case of alpha gal syndrome here, that tick has a white spot on its back, if seen get tested The recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/…