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5 Ms. Morello introduced herself and the Tobacco Control Coalition program. Mr. Sandeen asked whether vaping or smoking cigarettes is the big issue. Ms. Morello stated vaping is a big issue for teens, because the vaping market targets teens, and that is why flavors were banned. Teens get products through family members and friends. There is a big misconception that vaping is healthier. Ms. Wolf-Fordham was impressed that teens are participating in this program, not only for education, but also for learning more about public health. Flu and COVID 19 Update Ms. Belanger updated the flu/Covid clinics information scheduled on September 27th, October 6th, and October 12th for residents over 60 years old. She introduced 13,500 test kits and other medical supply have been received. The expiration date of test kits has been expanded again and will be good through January. Ms. Belanger also provided the updates about Lexington Covid data (July 21st – September 22nd, 2022). She reiterated the importance of wearing mask, especially on this upcoming flu season. Mr. Sandeen wondered the updates on availability of Covid Test kits. Ms. Belanger stated there are five places (Town Office Building, Fire Department, Police Department, Community Center, Visitors Center, and Public Services Building) to allocate free test kits without any restrictions. Health Staff Reports Ms. Belanger provided environmental health reports from Ms. McCartin and Ms. Shah. Ms. McCartin’s report includes Beach sampling of Old Reservoir. The reservoir/the beach was shut down because of the drought. Ms. McCartin provided the information of Servsafe class held in Lexington School Administrative Building of this upcoming Monday (October 3rd). Ms. Belanger also provided the medical waste disposal events on October 15th, 2022 and April 8th, 2023 for advertisement. She also provided the Medical Waste Disposal analysis results. The schedule list flu/Covid clinic and Health Wellness Fair has been posted on Town website. Ms. Belanger also briefly introduced her monthly report. She is continuing to work on Region 4A MRC transition group. She also provided the updates of Station 34, which is a follow up of the testing and remediation after the fire of transformer. New/Old Business Dr. Geller will serve as Vice Chair of Board of Health. Adjournment Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to adjourn at 8:29pm. Dr. Tung seconded. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor.