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in the manner provided for non-criminal disposition of violations of Board of Health regulations by MGL Chapter 40, § 21D. Ms. Wolf-Fordham stated she was in favor of continuing the order and the added inclusion of Section 9. She requested the board to update signage of order. Dr. Perlmutter stated he supports continuing the mask mandate. He will vote in favor of continuation and Section 9 enforcement regulations. But he stated the Board were not ready to support use of any one particular mask because of supply issue. Dr. Geller also stated he supports the Section 9 and the continued mask mandate. Mr. Flynn also stated he supports the Section 9 and the continued mask mandate. He commented the mask mandate order signage should be simple. He expressed the town website is helpful to get education. Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated she also supports the Section 9 and the continued mask mandate. Ms. Belanger stated we have had a few issues with repeated offenders and compliance with the mask mandate order. She stated there will be multiple steps to accomplish compliance, starting with verbal education,then a written warning, and then a fine. Regarding the issue of signage, she stated the signage will be updated. The fact that there is now an enforcement component in effect will be advertised to make people to be aware of it. Dr. Geller inquired about the in-home testing and reporting of results to the Health Dept. Ms. Belanger stated that the Health Office is tracking as best they can and will have some anecdotal information from residents calling. The in-home (non-PCR) positive results are under- reported. Only the PCR tests, or antigen tests that are generated in an observed situation, get entered into the State (MAVEN) data system. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion the Board of Health mask order as approved in August 2021 shall remain in effect until the Board of Heath votes to amend or rescind set order, the Board of Health shall review the mask mandate requirements at regular intervals, specifically the Board of Health shall review the mask mandate on or before March 15th, 2022. The rationale behind the date is two weeks after the children's public school winter break. Mr. Flynn seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Wolf-Fordham—Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, Dr. Geller — Yes, Mr. Flynn — Yes, Dr. Heiger -Bernays- Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. The Board had a unanimous vote that mask order shall remain in effect. 3