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Dr. Perlmutter stated the ghost kitchens are inappropriate. The Board needs to be able to maintain oversights for all the restaurants operating in Lexington. Ms. Belanger responded there is a meeting scheduled on Thursday with Mass Health Offices to discuss this issue. She is concerned that there is no way to trace back if there is a foodborne illness. FDA Retail Food Standards —5K Grant Award Ms. McCartin introduced the $5000 grant of NEHA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program,which health department applied for the purpose of increasing the electronic inspections and covering expenses. Inspections for food, housing, pools, recreational camps, nuisance could be processed by using an electronic inspection software under this effective platform. Dr. Perlmutter asked if this electronic inspection processing will make inspections easier? Ms. McCartin stated it will make inspection reporting easier. Reports can then be downloaded into permit system so it is easier to check past records. Ms. Wolf-Fordham inquired about the budget regarding licensing fees in subsequent years. Ms. McCartin stated the grant could be applied year by year. Ms. Belanger stated it is also under discussion with IT. Ms.Belanger also stated Ms.McCartin has started the nationwide accreditation process to meet the FDA standards which opens more opportunities for future grants. Tobacco Control Update—February Report 2022 The Tobacco Control Report for February was reviewed. There were no questions from Board. Health Staff Reports Ms. Belanger reported that there was a small outbreak of Covid-19 in the high school. A booster clinic was held at the police department by Ms. Belanger and Ms. McCartin. Ms. Belanger also announced the medical waste collection day scheduled for the upcoming Saturday (10:00 am- 12:00 am) in the parking lot behind the town office building for sharps and unused, unneeded medications. Dr. Perlmutter inquired about the medical waste collection box locates behind the town office building. Ms. Belanger stated the kiosks are still there for sharps and medical waste. Ms. Belanger stated she was still working with Mr. Perry on reviewing Board of Health regulations. She also stated she and Ms. McCartin have been virtually participating in the MHOA- DEP annual winter seminars. She stated one thing she is working on is the Region 4A MRC transition team. It is important to have an active Medical Reserve Corp Unit in Lexington. She notified that collectively membership in MAHB has been renewed. Ms. Wolf-Fordham asked to share password for the MAHB website. Ms. Belanger stated a generic password will be forwarded once membership renewed. New/Old Business Ms. Belanger reviewed correspondence provided to the Board general legal notice regarding the mosquito control district, a public Notice of Release (NOR) from DEP, a letter from Eversource detailing plans to do herbiciding of the rights-of-way in Lexington. She also provided a TSA statement regarding masking requirement in public transportation that has been extended to April 3