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The inspector (identified at the meeting as Jen) said several new establishments are in the permitting pipeline or recently opened: a wellness spa that includes \"cold immersion\" (two small cold-plunge pools and a whirlpool), a cafe called Perks offering sandwiches and salads, and a restaurant expected to serve Indian cuisine under the name Dilly Delights. An arcade and a sandwich shop (Biddie Biddie Mulligan's/Hometown Arcade) were reported as nearing final inspection; the inspector said outstanding items remained to be corrected before a permit would issue.

The board discussed a recent residential complaint involving pest activity. The inspector said a new pest-control company had begun services after an April 1 complaint, that several mice had been captured, and that the facility's manager would submit pest-control service reports after each service for a period of months so the department can monitor progress. \"I'm gonna have the manager submit the copies of pest control service reports after each service...for the next couple of months,\" the inspector said.

A consumer complaint alleged outdated deli meats on display at Shaw's Market; the inspector reported an inspection that did not confirm the complaint. \"The complaint was...unjustified,\" the inspector said, noting the inspection was a snapshot in time and that the complainant claimed multiple prior incidents.

The board also heard that applications have been filed for body‑works and permanent-makeup/body-art services. The inspector said the department may ask the board in a future meeting to review local regulations and add definitions to clarify oversight and tighten requirements for those services.

On tobacco-related licensing, the inspector said town tobacco permits have declined and the department does not reissue licenses once they lapse. The board was told the state has issued updated model regulations and the local health department will bring proposed edits to the board for review.

No formal enforcement votes were taken at the meeting; the inspector described inspections, follow-ups and anticipated regulatory amendments to be reviewed at a later date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Norwood: Board of Health 4.28.25","oneSentenceSummary","Norwood’s environmental health inspector reported April 28 on new food and wellness permits, ongoing pest-control follow-up at a residential facility, an unsubstantiated deli-meat complaint at Shaw's Market, and upcoming regulatory updates for body‑work and tobacco rules.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581428,"Norwood opens community mental health first‑aid training May 20 under SAMHSA grant",158,747000,905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321&start=747&end=905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/6581428/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-opens-community-mental-health-firstaid-training-May-20-under-SAMHSA-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581428-10ff6047b6e7b4ac64fb4e4464b1f21a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197421&Signature=SVzYvSCty3T1zVZc06aVa4RCsB~tnwn4F1tBNL4hmbNONJ2SzPs4~ObdhG83qU-KTZloLYMIedA2ReSV19A~Ujb3D2~IdlQys-L8IXjkm87pOoL01ZemhOHRKhIo2e-0E97eX53krks3Av5rppqBpp2Ye-ZzF8rwS3ivGavPdLnUaECkHX8wcAEGX9SrN5dCttrxqY34QNVRpYaaG5qvwsygHOs4js0lHizxegh-OO3SQw3W2vgiRPRfsgMGffb7NPxRnaq5J0X~Kz5yXRu1GYlwFW1VxSQ3Io3hcgF4Dp3b5WHfTX-MMsQlsy7biNdNu7arR4dYVmLR3dIz~eFR3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elizabeth Barrett, the mental health awareness training program director, told the Board on April 28 that the town is offering a Mental Health First Aid training now open to anyone who lives in, works in, or supports Norwood residents.

\"At first, we were just training town staff and school staff, but now we've opened up the community,\" Elizabeth Barrett said, and she gave the in-person date as Tuesday, May 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Norwood Library.

Barrett described the offering as a blended course: about seven and a half hours total, with roughly two hours of online prework followed by about five and a half hours of in-person training (including a one-hour lunch). She said the training can be scheduled on weekends or split across two days to accommodate participants.

Barrett said the training is covered by a SAMHSA and HACC grant and that the town has trained more than 250 school and town staff to date. She explained there are separate versions for adults and youth; the adult version certifies participants to assist adults in crisis, while the youth version trains adults to work with young people.

The board discussed logistics: Barrett said the course requires participants to be 18 or older to become certified; teachers in town are taking the youth version. She said the registration link and prework are posted on the town website and that interested people should email her (address included on training materials and the health department page) with questions.

No regulatory or budget action was taken by the Board; the presentation described a grant-funded training program and how residents can register.","The Board heard that mental health first aid training is open to Norwood residents and workers; the in-person session is May 20 at the Norwood Library and is funded by SAMHSA and a HACC grant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581432,"Norwood joins regional recovery coach program; Riverside hires one coach",179,95000,274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321&start=95&end=274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321/thumbnail_95000.jpg","/articles/6581432/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-joins-regional-recovery-coach-program-Riverside-hires-one-coach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581432-f6cb3865c46a014b66b1e8a0b677a595/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197421&Signature=Zsl2X4a6iLAcpl1SUPiOt2OWiU7IvVx-bqXj-e44YVwwC1waOshy1aLijBGyv83hsqb-L0GBICRwvl53BWDM8BMJSMHqHNKEiC8Hu5SlTew-79quTjwGKVkkOUWAONrCtbsRM2-tK8XdmoP-1qaMjNmT6uYkwvghjs7XP7Lvc0aZOJ7auUS-SBwwgKr3GodWevj~jDOxGpyWPQsGn8l0nssTaweZ7VFFePjenshYsNqnlGN~zf94kVyXt0wFbfKceryIpBiKBTPlPdBjdIaHMtYiSWWc9oIHygTeiS6eoNaU5wl7Ijqxrl9KplH~zWrWaHMSVKatGDRGPGVrri5R1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Pike, a recovery coach with Riverside Community Care, told the Town of Norwood Board of Health on April 28 that Riverside and several neighboring towns have launched a shared-service program called Connect to Recovery and that the program has hired a recovery coach who will accept referrals from Norwood.

\"A recovery coach is somebody that helps somebody in the process for figuring out what they want to do for their recovery journey,\" John Pike said, describing the role as a resource broker who can help clients set goals and connect them to housing and other community supports.

Pike said the service is available to people 18 and older. He said MassHealth currently supports recovery coaching, but the program will accept insured and uninsured people through Riverside's internal referral process. \"If they have insurance, that does not have insurance, has the opportunity to receive recovery code service,\" he said.

Town staff said the police department has been briefed and will provide referral information at roll call; the chief distributed information to officers. Pike said he will attend a police roll call as a meet-and-greet to make officers aware of the referral form and contact protocol.

Pike asked that referrals or questions be sent to the regional email address nnc-8@riversidecc.org. He said he can accept direct phone calls when his card is available and that he will distribute a one-page referral form and a business card via the health department.

Participants on the Board of Health expressed support for the program as a way to fill gaps for people who need ongoing support after treatment or who do not have insurance. Board members noted that the program began with one hire and can expand as demand grows.

The Board did not take any formal action on the program at the meeting; the presentation was informational and focused on how residents and town staff can refer people to Riverside.","The Town of Norwood has joined a multi-town shared-services program with Riverside Community Care to provide a recovery coach for adults 18 and older; referrals will be taken by email and direct contact.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581414,"Board of Health approves minutes, retains chair and adjourns",44,22000,66000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321&start=22&end=66","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321/thumbnail_22000.jpg","/articles/6581414/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Board-of-Health-approves-minutes-retains-chair-and-adjourns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581414-d54e977b8d91c45d6d3e3be74ef3711a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197421&Signature=eaXFTq0g9fyaWlizJrRQCgvkLBO5YGROUfYoKIrHMuTwoBcONGLlUvgDrROW30xfc1kYQe3c7sYzUnZB2y6pp98Q9rFEriYH4PmlLFqX3wdDbs6YcVLSR~4RGCRq25PR7zhMOiTvMzvsPj7r2xrs4j1wTL6H6ZDYX7ZAUAXqXTmH9IgPVZx77nMOCltp90WYu2CEiRlcOcgZQae5drHDk9D0gzMEzPwp3yHgkyp78REreN7DgavuxwcyK9aF8QnnnuAFzz4myfHHNZ3I-dqtsxNwrd2X8bkf1DmpxCAr5D9Rr1haWUaxegG08qQF9BUn11QrFq-j4SwtBkcsUEs43A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Norwood Board of Health opened its April 28 meeting at the Norwood Senior Center and at the outset congratulated Carolyn on her reelection to the board.

The board then selected its chair for the coming term. A board member recommended retaining the current chair and a second was recorded; the board voted by voice vote with members responding \"Aye.\" The meeting record shows the motion passed by voice vote; no roll-call tally or individual votes were recorded in the transcript.

The board also moved to approve the minutes for a prior meeting; a motion and second were recorded and the minutes were approved by a voice vote with members responding \"Aye.\" Near the end of the meeting a motion to adjourn was made and seconded and the board voted to adjourn.

The meeting transcript records these as voice votes and does not list vote tallies or the names of the members who moved or seconded the motions on the public recording.","At its April 28 meeting the Town of Norwood Board of Health approved minutes, voted to retain the chair, and adjourned; votes were recorded as voice votes with affirmative responses and no roll-call tallies provided.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581419,"Task force seeks buyer for Norwood Hospital; town posts community health assessment presentation",318,1701000,2019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321&start=1701&end=2019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139171-97065d74a8a0734a9ec98ec371c58321/thumbnail_1701000.jpg","/articles/6581419/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Task-force-seeks-buyer-for-Norwood-Hospital-town-posts-community-health-assessment-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581419-2d18457159cfecd43e4d189d6cc1634e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197422&Signature=Df5Pa877DMxr13gurZYN0B2DBVbFqkPBk8MqUSiuKFohgLDvXkR4ansdF2KwE1NUCibEbg1~8Oi9WXp55tQmUZ6l9jVrkqXIbcvqkykbcJoRjejmsxHWBT6a2wlyBbnMqTFgavle3FJbzOZeBfYiZiyRo-zONBu1v~EkeRbBPdJctXrfekE--mgJFt7tvr9NxDAO7EHU8kYuTwgTJdxrUsBjdGbwmYWiurt-WmnQgYRdllsJW7gWl9v3cnqrLQ0DfmX4fUWinpGcX4MUPGOKricQlfwbUOXk~AnPCnz~6rWzpWF7jzTfLIHpgUxrCynjmcn2M0ILhqsMZbg9I~hKHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the director's update on April 28, the Board of Health heard several status reports on the Norwood Hospital effort, a community health assessment by a university class, and the status of public-health grant funding.

Stacy (the director providing the update) said the Norwood Hospital task force visited the hospital construction site on April 18 and that small working groups have formed to gather data, public information and potential buyers. \"There's working groups within the task force that meet regularly...gathering data and trying to find somebody to purchase the hospital,\" Stacy said. She added the task force's outreach included media coverage of the site visit.

Board members asked whether state officials had changed their prior stance on declaring a local need for a community hospital. Stacy said the task force was seeking an \"expedited determination of need\" from the Department of Public Health so potential buyers would not face a lengthy 18‑month process; she said she did not know whether the expedited determination had been granted. She told the board the task force continues to collect data for that request and to seek interested purchasers.

The director also said Boston University students completed a community health assessment as a class project and will present findings at a recorded session on May 7 at 6:15 p.m.; the recording will be posted on the health department website.

On grants, the director reported the contact-tracing funding that had supported shared services was being returned to the state and will not be available for FY 2026, though local funding remains for the current year. She said the SAMHSA grant that funds the mental-health training has about one year remaining; the DFC (Drug-Free Communities) grant is in year seven of a ten-year award; and the Public Health Excellence Grant is not federal and is expected to continue.

A board member referenced a rough cost figure for redeveloping the hospital (about $200 million) that they said they'd seen on a website; the director noted significant capital would be required but did not endorse a specific estimate. The board did not take votes on matters related to the hospital at the meeting; updates were informational.","Board received updates on the Norwood Hospital task force's site visit, ongoing data work to support an expedited determination of need, a Boston University community health assessment presentation (May 7), and the status of several public-health grants.","actionData","errors"]

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