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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 1986
The monthly meeting of the Board of Health was held Monday, December 8,
1986 in Room G-1 of the Town Office Building Members present were
Dr. Howard B. Asarkof, Chairman, Dr. Stan Finkelstein; Jacqueline Selway,
Sanitarian, George A. Smith, Jr. , Director of Public Health. Dr. Donald
Goldmann was unable to attend
Smoske at 7 30 p.m. Mr. Smith_.introduced Mr Lawrence Smoske, Sr and his son,
Animal Robert, in regard to an application for an animal permit. They previously
Application lost their permit in 1981 due to horses getting loose and manure problems.
Permit
All abutters were notified but only Mr Daniel Brzezenski of 43 Robinson
Road attended. He was in agreement as long as the horses were given
proper care
The barn has been repaired, new fences put up and Dr Asarkof suggested
a dumpster with container to take care of manure
Mr. Smoske asked if he could use Henderson Field Mr Smith said to ask
Joan Halverson, Recreation Director, how to go about it. It is town owned
Mr. Smoske, son Robert and Mr Brzezenski thanked the Board and retired
at 7 50 p..m.
The Board voted to give the Sloske's a permit after Mr Smith does an
inspection The permit will be issued in Mr Smoske senior's name
Discussion At 8 00 p m. Louise Krutzeger, head nurse of Middle Schools and Dr. Robert
with School Delulio, Coordinator Guidance Counselor, appeared before the Board. They
Med Dept gave a run down on the overview of the school medical services. Pupil
on Student service was put under coordination of guidance when Dr Monderer retired.
Health
Services They spoke on the master plan for "AIDS" and adopted guidelines under the
School Committee and State Guidelines for students, also National Control
AIDS is reported to State Public Health Department by the physician who,
in turn, notifies the school superintendent He will let the physician
know if the student can attend school.
Dr Finkelstein brought up the question of "suicide " Dr Asarkof said
there is a program called "SAFE" which his daughter attends. It is for
suicide and alcoholism and they are in the process of putting their skills
to helping with anorexia The kids are more sophisticated and aware than
we think. There are 35 community members and students who are aware of
signs and systems who want to mandate this program of life issues.
The K-12 curriculum (mandate program) in the Middle Schools is the first
formal program on life skills, sexuality, etc , in town at present
Dr. Delulio said they need staff training "SAFE" is to be involved
with "Replace" at a meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 1986. Grades 6-8
are dealing with these topics now It is a voluntary program.
Dr. Delulio wants the Board of Health to back them in "mandatory programs"
of relationships to study and learn about suicide, AIDS, etc
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Mr Smith said he would like to get back on the school nurses and physicians
meetings.
Dr Andonian took over Dr Potter's practice and Dr Christian Simmons, Winthrop
Road, was recommended to take Dr Perry's place
Louise Kreutzeger stated the Nurses Handbook is being revised and coming out
in June, 1987 The list of nurses will be sent to Mr. Smith.
Dr. Robert Delulio and nurse Louise Kreutzeger thanked the Board and adjourned
at 850pm.
Mr. Smith discussed the fire in town on November 30, 1986 in which six Health
buildings were destroyed. There was concern about smoke at Putnam Pantry Director's
and some of the chocolates had to be thrown away because of smoke Report
There was 8-10 feet of water in basements. When the level dropped, oil
tanks turned over Oil is considered a hazardous waste in Massachusetts
25,000 gallons of water and oil was pumped .out
The Fire is still under investigation. All food was disposed of.
Two inspectors came out from the State. 30-40 cases of liquor were sub-
jected to high heat at Bel Canto's.
On December 4, Thursdayevening, there was to be a meeting to discuss demoli-
tion. Mr. Castiello wanted to know when he could get access to his building
to remove his supplies.
Mr. Smith also stated he has been getting dozens of calls on Radon gas and
is referring to information from the State
Dr. Asarkof brought up an issue of scavenging of dumpsters behind Maunder's Dumpster
Market by a pregnant woman from Peking Gardens at 6 30 a m. Mr. Smith said Scavenging
he would look into this matter
Another concern of Dr. Asarkof was a need to set up a regular schedule for
Board Meetings. It was decided the next Board meeting would be on Monday,
January 12, 1987.
The meeting adjourned as there was no further business at 9 00 p.m.