Board of Health

The Dedham Board of Health serves many areas of our community. The Health Director is responsible for the daily operations of the department and answers directly to the three Elected Members of the Board. 

• Health Director inspects all food establishments, camps, pools, dumpsters and Title V regulations.
   
• Health Department is responsible for issuing the following permits and licenses:

            Food establishments                                             Retail Convenience

            Catering                                                                 Installer Permits

            Title V Disposal/Construction                                Funeral Directors

            Permit applications

            Dumpster                                                               Haulers

            Pools (indoor)                                                        Summer Camp

            Burial Permits

            Well Permits                                                           Letter of Compliance (Housing Issues) 

• Housing Inspector enforces regulations under the State Sanitary Code to meet compliance for Minimum Standards of fitness for Human Habitation.
   
• Public Health Nurse runs immunization programs, blood pressure clinics, school programs and home visits.
   
• Administrative Assistant answers all questions and has a solution to any problem.

Board Members:
Leanne Jasset- Chairman
Mary Ellard- Secretary
Dr. Michael O”Leary- Member

Department Staff:
Catherine Cardinale – Health Director

Leontia Flanagan-Asst Health Director

Clare Gardiner- Public Health Nurse

Joan Conway- Administrative Assistant