by Marcia Testa | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Public health lost a remarkable advocate, and MAHB lost one of its most valuable members, when Marcia Elizabeth (Reid) Benes’ short but courageous battle with angiosarcoma ended on February 24, 2023.
by Marcia Testa | Mar 15, 2023 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced today that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023 coinciding with the ending of the Federal Public Health Emergency. This means that any mandates or waivers/flexibilities that were allowed...
by Marcia Testa | Mar 14, 2023 | Certificate Program, Certificate Program, Legal Guidance, Supporting Local Public Health, Training
Marlborough Agenda_4_26_2023 2023 Session Theme – Public Health Law Topics for Boards of Health and Health Departments OPEN TO ALL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS AND STAFF These are in-person sessions only. Course Fee: $100 – Includes Breakfast, Lunch &...
by Marcia Testa | Mar 6, 2023 | Statement
By this statement, the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB) leadership formally releases its position regarding comments and subsequent actions made by Michael Hugo of Framingham, Massachusetts on February 7, 2023 during the public participation session...
by Marcia Testa | Feb 1, 2023 | Environmental Issues and Regulations
MAHB has commented to the Acting Commissioner Gary Moran (About MassDEP | Mass.gov) concerning proposed amendments to overhaul septic regulations. To download and read these comments click on URL file –>MAHB Comments to Proposed NSA Regulation The DEP Open...