Board of Health

Members Contact: bohmembers@wayland.ma.us

For questions regarding projects, permits, nuisances, or other questions please contact Health Department staff below:

Staff Contact: health@wayland.ma.us

Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative Notice of Meeting Agendas and Minutes Availability-

In accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.03(3), the Town of Wayland Board of Health has adopted the Open Meeting Law posting methods specific to Regional or District Public Bodies.  As part of this commitment to transparency and accessibility, we want to inform our community members that the meeting agendas and minutes for the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative (GMPHC)are available for public review.  To access GMPHC Meeting Agendas and Minutes please visit the GMPHC's official website: www.greatmeadowspublichealth.org  On the GMPHC website you will find information regarding upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes for your reference.  We encourage you to explore this resource to stay informed about the collaborative's activities and decisions.  For any additional inquiries or assistance, please feel free to contact our office.  Thank you for your interest in Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative and for your commitment to staying informed about matters that affect our community's health.

Overview:

Members of the Board of Health are elected by the voters to serve three-year terms. The elected board is responsible for the promotion and protection of public health. This is done through education and enforcement of environmental, public, medical and mental health laws and regulations. It is also responsible for the surveillance and reporting of communicable disease and the State Environmental Code for wells, septic systems, lead and asbestos abatement and ground water protection.The elected board is supported by the Health Department located in Town Hall.