# FM #1808 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 09/02/26

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Podcast: [Franklin Matters Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/franklin-matters-radio-1378592)
Published: 2026-09-03T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1808-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-09-02-26
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## Resource

The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, September 2, 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 June, so moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent, in route to meeting) Updates from all departments gathered weekly for Town communications efforts, Director to share with Board what she shares Motion to accept MHOA as agent for tobacco checks, etc. new Memo of Understanding (MOU), second, passes 3-0 (Daddario arrived) Update on Kratom, actioned by Federal agency as Level 1, nice to have taken the issue on early Vaccine clinic update, Sep 22, half appointments filled, so space still available West Nile, Triple EEE, up to 5 cases on West Nile statewide risk level low for triple EEE West Nile level moderate Reviewed DPH vaccine level report for K & 7, very high compliance for Franklin. School nurses working with kids and families on the catch up schedule for those missing, aside from health, religious exemption Senior Health Expo, Oct 2, OSCO to be there for vaccine/flu Announced in passing that the Town has withdrawn from Metacomet Health alliance effective Oct 1. They are keeping Alecia full time, but using a consultant for the food inspections; not likely to get a role filled within the budget, grant is expected to fade away, so this is part of the transition Cyclosporia cases are relatively low, it is hard to pinpoint the local source(s) for the local cases. only 2 cases in July, none in August 55 cases of Lyme disease, 7 in August COVID-19 cases very low baby shower in Wrentham a huge success Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0 The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Agenda doc - https://ww…

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