Health
Indoor Mask Mandate
in the Town of Belchertown
has been lifted as of 02/24/2022
Individuals who are not fully vaccinated should continue to wear a face covering or mask when indoors with others to prevent spreading COVID-19
Find a COVID-19 Testing Center
If you need to get tested for COVID-19, you can find a testing center at the following link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-covid-19-test
Federal Government Free Testing Kit
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms generally are fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath.
How are people diagnosed with COVID-19?
There are two ways a person can be diagnosed with COVID-19:
1.) A clinician diagnosis without testing, or
2.) Laboratory confirmation of the corona virus
To read more, click HERE
Read Isolation Orders by clicking HERE
What does it mean if the Board of Health told me I am a contact and to to QUARANTINE?
Read Quarantine Orders by clicking HERE
SEPTIC AND WELL INFO BY ADDRESS www.axisgis.com/belchertownma/
DEP Well Search https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/Portal/#!/search/welldrilling
Smoking and Tobacco Control Proposed Changes NEW! April 2016
Storm Fact Sheet
Symptoms generally are fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath.
How are people diagnosed with COVID-19?
There are two ways a person can be diagnosed with COVID-19:
1.) A clinician diagnosis without testing, or
2.) Laboratory confirmation of the corona virus
To read more, click HERE
If I test positive for COVID-19 or identified as a close contact of a positive case, will I be contacted by the Health Department? YES! We will make every effort to contact you by telephone. In fact, you may hear from us before getting a call from your doctor or the hospital. If we weren’t provided with a phone number for you, we will contact you by USPS mail. Your privacy is important to us and your personal information is held in the strictest of confidence. No identifying information will ever be released to the public. If you wish to see a simplified interview sheet, click HERE. Case surveillance and contact tracing is extremely important in fighting back against the pandemic.
What does it mean if the Board of Health or my doctor told me to ISOLATE?Read Isolation Orders by clicking HERE
What does it mean if the Board of Health told me I am a contact and to to QUARANTINE?
Read Quarantine Orders by clicking HERE
SEPTIC AND WELL INFO BY ADDRESS www.axisgis.com/belchertownma/
DEP Well Search https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/Portal/#!/search/welldrilling
Smoking and Tobacco Control Proposed Changes NEW! April 2016
Storm Fact Sheet
Food Safety and Power Outages
Recommendations for Private Wells Inundated by Flooding
Board of Health
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Additional Links
| Forms and Applications | Fees | Regulations |
| Environmental Health | Public Health Nursing | EEE Virus Info |
| National Institutes of Health | Public Health Emergency Preparedness | H1N1 Flu |
| Helpful Links | Energy Assistance | Frequently Asked Questions |
| Tick Safety and Information | ||
| Smoking Cessation Information | Syringe and Needle Exchange MA
There is a syringe and needle drop box located in Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) 2 Jabish Street First Floor outside of Room #105 |
Board of Health Members
| Leeanne Connolly | Member & Signatory |
| Jim Potter | Chairman |
| Hope Guardenier | Member |
| Kenneth Elstein | Vice Chair |
| Colleen Duroshea | Member |
Three Year Elected (Overlapping) Terms; Five Members; Meeting on the first Monday of the month in Lawrence Memorial Hall: The Board of Health's responsibilities are largely determined by State statues and regulations. The Board is also empowered to establish local regulations necessary to protect the health and well-being of the community. The Board's primary duties relate to the protection of public health, control of disease, preservation of a wholesome and safe food supply, promotion of sanitary living conditions, and the protection of the environment from damage and pollution.
Personnel
Judy Metcalf, RS, CHO |
Interim Director of Public Health | jmetcalf@belchertown.org |
| Sai Palani, MPH | Health Agent | spalani@belchertown.org |
Mary Grenier |
Senior Clerk | mgrenier@belchertown.org |
| Amy Langone, BSN | Public Health Nurse | alangone@belchertown.org |
| Thomas Flebotte* *Per State Law, Animal Inspector appointment will expire March 30th |
Animal Inspector | 413-323-0406 |
| David Fredenburg, Jr. | Gas & Plumbing Inspector |
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| Charles Lyndon, Jr | Asst. Gas & Plumbing Inspector |
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