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BOARD OF HEALTH
James Glavin, Chairman
Gerald Green MD
Sarah Saltonstall RN
Assistant to the Board of Health:
Trish Peters
Office Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
508-645-2309
healthagent@aquinnah-ma.gov
The Board of Health meets as needed, if you need to be put on the agenda for the next Board of Health meeting please contact the Assistant to the Board of Health so a meeting can be scheduled.
Information about bats/rabies
rabies.pdf
2 bat what to do in home.docx
3 bat inspection bat proof home.docx
bat rabies press release
In light of the West Nile Virus cases in Massachusetts in 2018 and the mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile in Tisbury on August 28, 2018 the Board of Health cautions the public practice mosquito bite prevention. Avoid high mosquito areas and avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, please refer to the Mass DPH fact sheet on mosquito repellents.
West Nile Virus Press Release
Mosquito Repellents
The Board of Health is excited to announce our new Public Health Nurse Lila Fischer, BSN, RN. Please attend her wonderful new programs on subjects like tick prevention, healthy lifestyles, blood pressure and walk and talk with a nurse! She can be reached at 508-939-9358.
HOURS AQUINNAH LOCAL DROP OFF for TRASH and RECYCLING
Sundays: 10am - 4pm
Thursdays: 8am - 2pm
Saturdays: 9am - 1pm (June 15th- October 19th 2019)
Closed for the following holidays: New Years, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Easter, Veteran’s Day and Christmas. Christmas eve we are open 10-1 if it falls on a day when the dump is open.
LDO FEES:
Vehicle Stickers: $10.00 Per Vehicle
Vehicle Stickers Seniors: Free
BARREL and BAG FEES
By the Barrel or Large Bag: $5.00 (32 GAL. OR LESS)
Small Kitchen Bag: $3.00
Coupon Book: $50.00
Note: We encourage the public to take advantage of the discounted barrel price enjoyed when they pay by coupon book.
The Aquinnah Board of Health requests your help by cleaning all food scraps from recyclables and only placing recyclable items in the recyclables. In the current recycling climate it is hard for the town to find recyclers that will accept recyclables that are not clean and free from debris.
An Aquinnah LDO vehicle sticker is required to use the Local Drop Off. Local Drop Off coupons and stickers are available for purchase from the attendant at the LDO. Aquinnah resident may use any of the Landfills in the Martha's Vineyard Regional Refuse District (Aquinnah, Chilmark, West Tisbury and Edgartown).
SEPTIC REPAIR LOAN PROGRAM
The Board of Health runs a loan program to assist moderate and low income Aquinnah residents repair their failed septic systems. Please contact the Board of Health for an application and more information.
info about Zika
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/springbreak-colleges.pdf
http://www.mass.gov/dph/zika
Board of Health Rules and Regulations
The next dental clinic will be May 4th 2018. Applications can be found at www.mvhealthcareaccess.org . This is run by the Vineyard Smiles program for seniors and children without dental coverage.
For more information on programs from the Island Boards of Health go to: www.mvboh.org