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6 Ms. Belanger provided her monthly report, and described her working with MHOA and APHC on research on the subject of ghost kitchens and their impact on public health. She was interviewed for the Boston Globe and published on front page of June 26th, 2022. There is a zoom call every other Tuesday with the Department of Public Health for updating on issues, like Covid-19 and Monkeypox. Ms. Belanger also provided documentation of her attendances at conferences of MHOA, MAVEN, and MAPHN. Free Covid test kits from the state will be provided to the public for pick up at various town building locations, which had been advertised in town website. Dr. Heiger-Bernays expressed her appreciation on Ms. Belanger’s work for training and supporting staff. Ms. Belanger also provided a survey from the medical waste collection. The Board agreed the BOH meeting of July will be cancelled. New/Old Business Ms. McCartin provided a new business that carnivals will be coming to Town. The new dates of Medical Waste Disposal were also included, which has been approved by the medical waste contractor. Ms. Belanger provided the rabies vaccine waiver request letters and other documents relevant to the waivers. Dr. Geller made a motion to ratify the approval for the waivers from the rabies vaccine requirements for these animals that have been approved and have letters from the recognized veterinarians. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Tung – Yes, Ms. Wolf-Fordham – Yes, Dr. Geller – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Adjournment Dr. Geller made a motion to adjourn at 8:22pm. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor.