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CANTON BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF CANTON CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on June 12, 2019. PRESENT: Dr. Alan Rapoport, Chair Ms. Ruth Slattery, Vice Chair Dr. Julie Goodman, Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Mr. John L. Ciccotelli, Health Director ABSENT: Ms. Karen D. Murphy, Recording Secretary Dr. Rapoport opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, located at 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. SEPTIC VARIANCES Local Upgrade for Sewer System Repair — 8 Chief Lane: Present was Mr. Patrick Carrara from PMP Associates, LLC, representing the entity leasing the property from the owner. He noted that abutters have been informed about the proposed septic system repair. Mr. Tan Tran, an abutter to the property, was present to raise his concerns about the proposed replacement location and the proximity to his property. Mr. Ciccotelli and Mr. Carrara discussed the plans and logistics for the location with Mr. Tran. The old location failed due to age and overuse of the leaching field. The new system has a higher capacity and a fresh leaching field. Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve a local upgrade approval request for a septic system repair at 8 Chief Lane. VOTED: 3 — 0. Local Upgrade for Sewer System Repair — 301 York Street: Following on a motion on septic repairs at this property at the April 1 meeting, additional setbacks are warranted. Upon a motion fi•om Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve additional setback relief at 301 York Street. VOTED: 3 — 0. PERMITS/LICENSES/APPROVALS Keeping of Animals — 240 Dedham Street: Mr. David DeLuca, the homeowner, was present. Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a permit to keep animals, four to six hens, at 240 Dedham Street. VOTED: 3 — 0. Haul Offal — Town Sanitation, Inc: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant a haul offal permit to Town Sanitation, Inc. of Seekonk contingent on inspection of truck. VOTED: 3 — 0. DISCUSSION Town Safety Fair: The annual Town Safety Fair was held on May 17 at Pequitside Farm. Mr. Ciccotelli said that despite the rain that came at the end, it was a well-received event. The Health Nurse, Ms. Cindy Bonner, was commended for her efforts. Plastic Bags: Mr. Ciccotelli updated the Board on the efforts to implement the ban on plastic bags in the town in six months. He has been working with the citizen group who spearheaded this effort, Canton Residents Toward a Sustainable Equitable Future, to work with local businesses to prepare and implement the changes. Measles: Dr. Rapoport thanked Dr. Goodman for writing the article in the Canton Citizen regarding the importance of immunizations. The cases of measles outbreaks continue, and 95% of the cases have not been immunized individuals. Gay Pride: To mark Gay Pride month, Dr. Rapoport spoke on the importance of acceptance. He referenced a study from Canada about suicides and the proportionally higher rate of suicides within the gay community. Suicide, in all cases, needs to be addressed, particularly if related to feeling unsupported due to one's sexuality.
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Canton Board of Health June 12, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Flavored Tobacco: Two distributors have approached Mr. Ciccotelli to allow the sale of flavored tobaccos in Canton. The members of the Board were given samples of five different products that are considered "sweet" tobacco products. They smelled and tasted the five samples and identified how they perceived the level of sweetness. All five flavors had a majority of Board members determine a detectable limit of sweetness and/or flavor. Accordingly, and upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to ban all five products in Canton. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADMINISTRATION Minutes — Regular Session May 6, 2019: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve the Regular Session Minutes of May 6, 2019 as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. BILLS AND VOUCHERS Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve the bills and vouchers as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Next Meeting: The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled to be held on August 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:54 to enter into Executive Session. VOTED: 3 — 0. Respectfully submitted, �I C% Lloodman, PhD Clerk