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1 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING October 21, 1949 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held - in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office_Building on Friday, October 21, 1949 at 3:00 P. M. Chairman Cosgrove, Messrs. Russell, McQuillan and Jackson were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Jackson submitted his report for -the period from September 16 to October 20 inclusive, a copy. of which is on file. The subject of placarding was discussed. The Clerk reported that the Visiting Nurse telephoned and raised the question as to whether or not Mr. Jackson is qualified to determine if a patient has recovered before the placard for a contagious disease is re- moved. It was the opinion of the Board that the burden of proof is up to the family doctor with whom Mr. Jackson should confer before placards are removed. The Chairman reported that Dr. Drury, of the State Department of Public Health, conferred with him relative to the fact that no formal nomination has been made insofar as the position of Slaughter Inspector is con- cerned. The State was notified, however, at the time of Mr. Wiggins' appointment that the Town would have a full-time Sanitarian as of June 15 at which time Mr. Wiggins, Services would terminate and the duties of his office would be taken over by the Sanitarian. Upon motion made by Mr. McQuillan, seconded by Mr. Russell, it was voted to nominate Richard F. Jackson as Slaughter Inspector in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring March 31, 1950. The Board discussed the overtime which Mr. Jackson has been required to put in at the Slaughter House operated by Mr. Monsignore on Laconia Street. It was agreed that he should not be required to inspect any slaughtering after regular working hours and he was authorized to so advise Mr. Monsignore. The Board considered the possibility of establishing a class for the purpose of instructing individuals operating food establishments in the town. The course would be conducted by Mr. Jackson and those attending would be advised that all food establishments are to be kraded. Mr. Jackson was authorized to make whatever arrangements he deems advisable and to compose a letter to be sent out over the Board's signature. 55 Placarding Slaughter Inspector Course for operators of food establish- ments