Chair John B. Howard, MD and Clerk Edward P. Hoffer, MD of the Marion Board of Health met Thursday, January 2 at the Town House conference room. Septic updates were discussed for 79 Wareham, where it was agreed and voted on that the updates were “clear cut” and did not need to be brought back to the board after their current revision is complete.
For Chapter 2 housing inspections, a sump pump was not working and there was water I the basement. A correction order was sent to the owner as well as asking to make sure the dehumidifier was plugged in, as it was not. It was also stated Santoro’s Pizza on Route 6 is under new management as of January 1 with inspections planned for January 7.
Home-administered flu and covid vaccines are currently available as there has been an increase in cases of both this season.
Since the program was started in August of 2022, the Community EMS visits have increased greatly in number. From August 2022 to December 2022, there were 46 visits, 2023 saw 112 visits, and 2024 saw 314. While many visits are repeats to the same location, 55 different people were serviced last year. Marion is one of sixteen communities in Massachusetts that offers community EMS.
Due to Plymouth County Mosquito Control not doing any spraying this time of year, it was stated anyone living in the county can request up to 10 tires be picked up per-year from their yards for free. Their website is www.plymouthmosquito.org and they can be contacted at 781-585-5450.
The meeting was adjourned with a welcome back to Doctor Hoffer from his international medical conference held in Japan.
The next meeting of the Marion Board of Health will be Thursday, January 16, at 4:30 pm at the Marion Town House Conference Room.
Marion Board of Health
By: Sam Bishop