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Board of Health
Meetings
- 6 pm
- 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
- Grafton Memorial Municipal Center
30 Providence Road
Grafton, MA 01519
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Overview
Mission Statement
To protect the health, safety and well-being of the residents of the Town of Grafton.
Further Information
The Board of Health meets once a month on a Monday at 6 pm; however, please check the Town Calendar due to changes that are occurring.
Agendas for these meetings close at noon on the Thursday prior to the meeting. Agendas are posted 48 hours in advance.
Minutes, when finalized and approved by the Board, are filed in the Town Clerk's Office. A copy is also kept in the Board of Health Office and is online.
- Where can I dispose of needles (new or used)?
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It is a State Department of Public Health Regulation that prohibits disposal of any residential (home-generated) sharps (needles) in household trash. All sharps must be placed in a regulated container (usually red with a slot to drop in the needle) and brought to a sharps center. The Town of Grafton accepts sharps placed in a regulated container at the Municipal Center located inside of the Board of Health Office at 30 Providence Road. If you have any questions, please call the Board of Health at 508-839-5335, ext. 1119.
- How do I file a complaint?
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A complaint can be filed in person or by calling the Board of Health at 508-839-5335, ext. 1119.
- What do I do with leftover or expired medication?
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The best way to dispose of unused or unwanted medication is to take it to an official collection site. For your convenience, a permanent drug collection unit is available at the Grafton Police Department, 28 Providence Road, Grafton MA.
In addition, the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance participates in semi-annual Drug Take Back Days in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Helpful Hints: Do not put medication of any kind down the drain or flush in the wastewater system (toilet). The preferred method is to crush medication and add to a garbage item such as kitty litter or coffee grounds (so that animals do not find it palatable) and dispose of it in your regular household trash. Do not put it in the recycling bin. You do not want to alert anyone that there might be those substances in the home. If you have any questions, you can call the Board of Health at 508-839-5335.
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Marianne DeVries
Greater Grafton Medical Reserve Corp CoordinatorPhone: 508-839-5335, ext. 1584
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Nancy Connors
Office ManagerPhone: 508-839-5335, ext. 1580
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Board of Health
Physical Address
30 Providence Road
Grafton, MA 01519
Phone: 508-839-5335, ext. 1580Fax: 508-839-8559
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Health Information
Contact the office if you need to consult with our Public Health Nurse.
Blood pressure screening offered the last Monday of each month from 11 am to 1 pm here in the Health Department and the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 pm to 5 pm at Forest Lane.
Free flu shots are offered during the flu season.
Don't spread the germs. Sneeze into your sleeve!
Don't forget to wash, wash, wash your hands!!
Wipe down your office equipment.
We are a drop-off site for items containing mercury: thermostats, hearing aid batteries, glass thermometers. Bring us your thermometer and we will give you a free digital one.
We are a collection site for used sharps. Please bring them into the office in a sharps container or a rigid, sealed container (detergent bottle). If we have them in stock we will give you a sharps container to take back with you.
Don't forget your sunscreen and cover your head.
Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites.
Healthy foods make for a healthy body and healthy mind.
Exercise with friends and family.
Let the kids get some exercise and have some fun.
And don't forget your pets need exercise too!!