FM #1755 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 06/03/26

The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members were present in the 3rd floor training room with the full representation of the Health Department members.Quick recap:Approval of minutes for May 6, so moved, second, as amended (one minor name typo)Discussion on Health Dept page on Facebook, to share infoCooling center needed, with the Library and Senior Center closed on Sundays, New England Chapel is prepared to help. Communications with Police & Fire on status, clarification on what the need is. Temporary cool place, during normal daytime hours. At least a break during peak heat period. United Methodist wants to do more once their renovations are completeWomen's Health Fair a success - 17 were signed up for mammograms, looking for confirmation of the exact count. Didn't take count of blood pressure checks it was busy, vendor feedback was all good. Discussion on timing of the event, some confusion with the van hours vs the event hours. Maybe skin screening for next year, specialist visit, not considered primary careDiscussion on body works establishments, history of prior establishments that ended up getting shut down, regulations developed and a 4th opened even under the regs and yet they were likely part of human trafficking operations. Need a significant public health threat to foster a ban on such business. Risk that even a ban here will foster the company to move to another location and continue. Research and bring back in SeptemberTick season is upon us, use a repellent, a case of alpha gal syndrome here, that tick has a white spot on its back, if seen get testedThe recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2345 My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JFIpqhR0zTQBtZO6M3CcTjwC1rQphz6l/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"