Paula Whitaker- Member Term expires May 2026 Election
Janelle Sroczynski, Recording Secretary
Overview
Duties and Responsibilities
Winchendon has a five-member Board of Health that works along with a Health Agent and Health Inspector. According to various statutes in the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board of Health is responsible for inspecting, licensing, and enforcing regulations for recreational camps, food establishments, indoor ice rinks, public swimming pools, tanning facilities, body art establishments, and public lodging facilities. The Board is also responsible for the enforcement of state regulations regarding housing, as well as the disposal of solid waste and subsurface sanitary sewage disposal (Title V).
Mission
The mission of the Winchendon Board of Health is to protect the health of the public and Winchendon residents to prevent and promote a healthy community. This mission will be accomplished through education, public health programs and services, community partnerships, and enforcement of current and future regulations.