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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
MAY 10th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Stow Highway Barn
South Acton Road
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Animal Control Bylaw
Click here to read the annotated version of the proposed amendment.*
*The annotate version includes both the old language and the proposed language.
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BOARD OF HEALTH ADVISORY
Many of the sports and recreational activities in which students are likely to participate occur during the evening and dusk hours, the time of the day when many kinds of mosquitoes are actively biting. Other mosquitoes feed during daylight hours. Active participation in outdoor sports increases our availability to mosquitoes. Physical exertion and sweating may also change individual attractiveness to mosquitoes and may decrease the time that repellents are effective.
Parents should review with their children the following steps to reduce the chance of infection:
Avoid Outdoor Activity During Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak mosquito biting times for many mosquitoes. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing during evening and early morning -- or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. When possible, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors during peak mosquito activity time.
Apply Mosquito Repellent when you go outdoors. A wide variety of mosquito repellent products are available. The most effective repellents contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), Picaridin (KBR 3023) or Permethrin. Always follow the instructions on the product label. DEET and Picaridin products can be used directly on skin and on clothing. Permethrin products can be used on clothing but not directly on skin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus has also demonstrated efficacy against mosquito bites, with protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET. Products containing DEET should not be used on children less than 2 months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or lower for older children and adults.
Apply only as much repellent as needed. Choose a product that will provide sufficient protection for the amount of time that you will be spending outdoors. Saturation does not increase repellent efficacy. Product labels often indicate the length of time that you can expect protection from a product. Keep repellents away from eyes, nostrils, and lips: do not inhale or ingest repellents or get them into the eyes. Avoid applying repellents to portions of children's hands that are likely to have contact with eyes or mouth. Never use repellents on wounds or irritated skin. Wash repellent treated skin after coming indoors.
More information on mosquito-born diseases, on protecting yourself from bites by mosquitoes and on safe application of mosquito repellents can also be obtained by visiting the MDPH web site on arboviral (mosquito transmitted) diseases http://www.mass.gov/dph/wnv/wnvl.htm.
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Description of Duties:
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Overview:
The Board of Health is the local authority responsible for disease prevention and control, public health and environmental protection, and promoting a healthy community. It derives its power from the General Laws of Massachusetts.
The Board enforces local and state regulations governing wells and water supplies, septic systems and sewerage, trash and recycling, animal control and husbandry, mosquito control, public bathing beaches, tobacco control, food services, disease prevention, medical care, and social services. It can develop and implement health policies through local regulations that can be more stringent than state regulations.
Services:
New sub-committee of the Board of Health:
Stow Medical Reserve Corps - Volunteers needed. More information on the MRC webpage
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Annual flu clinic & diabetic screening clinics, monthly blood pressure clinics, annual rabies clinics |
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An annual child car-seat safety inspection program, first aid and CPR classes, bike and multi-sport helmet sales, after-school enrichment programs and "Responsive classroom" training for teachers in the Stow school system (under the Alice Eaton Fund) |
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Informational packages on nutrition, skin cancer prevention, household safety tips, smoking cessation materials and free sunscreen containers |
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Assistance to residents who may need help from a social service agency or home health care, follow-up on all communicable disease reports |
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Hazardous waste collection programs including recycling of mercury thermometers, fluorescent lights, batteries and other hazardous items |
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All animal control |
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Permitting of well and sewage disposal system installations |
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Inspection and permitting of cider mills and all food services including schools and restaurants |
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Enforcement of Title 5 State Environmental Code and Chapter II Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation |
Emergency Information:
In case of emergency (unforeseen public health condition requiring prompt action) during business hours, call the office.
In case of emergency during non-working or non-office hours, contact one of the committee members listed below.
members
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