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With the stipulation of submitting a confirmation of Red Cross certification, and notes that this request grant is only for these two individuals and this variance will expire at the end of the pool season.” The Motion was seconded by Ms. Wolf-Fordham. The motion passed unanimously. Tobacco Control Update: No new update on tobacco control. COVID-19 Update: The Lexington Covid-19 data from the Health Office dashboard was provided to the Board. Reports will continue to be provided until May 11, 2023. After May 11, 2023 State COVID data will be available online at Mass.gov. Health Staff Reports: Staff provided their monthly reports, and there were no questions from the Board. Directors report: Ms. Belanger provided an update on the new commissioner for Public Health, Dr. Robbie Goldstein. Ms. Belanger and Ms. Coleman attended a Narcan training. The Press release from Gov Healey announcing the end of COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency in Massachusetts on May 11, 2023, was discussed. Ms. Belanger had been asked by the Town Manager’s Office how the Board intended to proceed with meetings as the ability to hold virtual meetings was extended by the legislature until March 2025. Ms. Belanger discusses the options available to the Board, which are to remain remote, hybrid, or in-person. Ms.Belanger’s initial response to the Town Manager’s Office was to remain remote. The consensus of the Board members present is to remain remote, however, a final decision needs to wait for a full Board decision. Rabies Vaccine Waivers: MGLChapter140, Section 145b, (d)(i) Ms. Belanger related to the Board that the rabies waiver letter had been sent for 3 dogs. 2 Welch Rd: The outside of the property was cleaned by 24 Trauma to make it safe and so that no one gets injured. ServSafe Class: The class was held on March 20, 2023, and had 20 attendees. The Health Office is planning to schedule more classes in the future as this class filled up quickly and there is a waiting list.