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Flu and COVID-19 Update The Lexington COVID data from the Health Department Dashboard was provided to the Board. But the Town Health Department feels if you are at high risk of getting very sick, wear a high- quality mask or respirator (N95 or KN95) when indoors in public. If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for getting very sick, consider self-testing to detect infection before contact, and consider wearing a high-quality mask when indoors with them. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. Maintain ventilation improvements. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (and flu and RSV, as well). COVID test kits are provided by the State and are made available at many Town official offices, and clinics. A new batch has been released with new expiration dates of 8/18/2023. Opioid Settlement The Town of Lexington managers office, Humans Services, Health, and other associated offices have scheduled the first opioid settlement meeting for Friday 2/3/2022. Funds will be appropriated in the general fund annually and reserved for designated purposes until spent. The involved departments will discuss ways to develop plans and programs for utilizing the Lexington Opioid settlement grants. Health Staff Reports Both Alicia And Jessica are currently completing at least 40 or more inspections and meetings within the previous months. Ms. Belanger attended the annual Citizen Academy course on November 17, 2022. Ms. Belanger believes it has helped the town residents and herself with a better understanding of the Town Government system and how the town can get more involved. New / Old Business: The Town of Lexington Application has been approved as part of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program, with funding provided by the FDA. The Grant awards are made with the understanding that NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program staff may require clarification of information within your application, as necessary, during the application, project, or reporting periods. These inquiries may be necessary to allow us to appropriately carry out our administrative responsibilities. Adjournment Wendy Heiger-Bernays made a motion to adjourn at 8:41 pm. Burt Perlmutter, M.D seconded. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor.