1 00:00:08,630 --> 00:00:11,300 The oh, wow. What's the date today? July 29th. 2 00:00:12,070 --> 00:00:16,000 2020 sixth meeting of the Manchu public health network. 3 00:00:17,030 --> 00:00:18,430 I now call this meeting to order. 4 00:00:19,500 --> 00:00:23,200 Please be advised FTV is conducting audio and video recording 5 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:26,430 of this meeting for public broadcast. I ask that anyone 6 00:00:26,870 --> 00:00:27,470 in the audience. 7 00:00:27,870 --> 00:00:30,270 Who is recording this meeting to please identify themselves for 8 00:00:30,270 --> 00:00:32,500 the record now by standing and stating your name. 9 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:34,970 And city of residence. 10 00:00:35,870 --> 00:00:38,700 Residents seeing none at this time, I asked that all 11 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:41,970 electronic devices be placed into. 12 00:00:42,930 --> 00:00:44,030 Silent mode. 13 00:00:45,100 --> 00:00:46,200 I better do myself. 14 00:00:56,230 --> 00:01:00,230 So let's start Madam clerk with a roll call for 15 00:01:00,230 --> 00:01:02,570 the Manchu public health network. Okie-doke. 16 00:01:03,300 --> 00:01:04,370 ******* dimension on 17 00:01:07,830 --> 00:01:08,970 no ******* Clinton. 18 00:01:11,300 --> 00:01:12,970 Yeah says right here on bottom too. 19 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,100 You good. We got it in the picture. 20 00:01:18,070 --> 00:01:18,930 Fitchburg. There you go. 21 00:01:22,170 --> 00:01:23,300 Gardner here. Yeah. 22 00:01:24,470 --> 00:01:25,000 Hubbards 23 00:01:27,500 --> 00:01:29,030 lemon stir here. 24 00:01:32,070 --> 00:01:36,300 In Princeton. Royalston. 25 00:01:37,370 --> 00:01:38,930 Here Sterling. 26 00:01:39,930 --> 00:01:41,270 Ear Templeton. 27 00:01:42,600 --> 00:01:44,000 Ear Westminster. 28 00:01:45,370 --> 00:01:46,670 Here Winchinden 29 00:01:47,630 --> 00:01:50,430 here. Oh, we do have a quorum. 30 00:01:51,300 --> 00:01:53,930 Quorum 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, present. 31 00:01:54,970 --> 00:01:55,800 Excellent. Thank you all. 32 00:01:57,070 --> 00:01:58,570 At this time I'd like to invite. 33 00:01:59,300 --> 00:02:01,830 Anybody in your audience that would like to speak, please 34 00:02:01,970 --> 00:02:03,500 approach the podium iden self. 35 00:02:04,470 --> 00:02:07,430 Identify yourself by name and address and, and identify the 36 00:02:07,430 --> 00:02:09,670 agenda item to which you wish to speak. 37 00:02:10,570 --> 00:02:12,070 You then may speak on it for. 38 00:02:13,030 --> 00:02:14,000 I don't know, more than two minutes. 39 00:02:15,470 --> 00:02:17,100 Anybody we'd like to speak. 40 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:20,000 Moving on to the agenda. 41 00:02:23,070 --> 00:02:27,000 Agenda looks like we have approval of meeting minutes. We 42 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:27,600 have two. 43 00:02:28,870 --> 00:02:32,500 The last meeting was the May 13th, 2026 meeting. 44 00:02:35,030 --> 00:02:37,930 We have a motion from Phil. I'll second it accept 45 00:02:37,930 --> 00:02:38,070 the meeting. 46 00:02:38,930 --> 00:02:39,830 And it is second five. 47 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:45,930 Michelle, any discussion on the meeting minutes for May 13th. 48 00:02:48,670 --> 00:02:49,300 Madame clerk. 49 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:52,770 A rule call please, to accept the meeting minutes of 50 00:02:52,770 --> 00:02:53,300 May 13th. 51 00:02:54,370 --> 00:02:58,770 Fitchburg. Yes. Gardner yes. Lemon stir. Yes, Royals. 52 00:03:01,170 --> 00:03:03,670 Excuse me. When was that last one? Royalston. 53 00:03:04,630 --> 00:03:05,430 Yes Sterling. 54 00:03:06,970 --> 00:03:07,470 Yes, Templeton. 55 00:03:09,030 --> 00:03:09,970 Yes Westminster. 56 00:03:11,300 --> 00:03:13,600 Yes. And Winchendon. Yes. 57 00:03:14,570 --> 00:03:17,030 Okay, next step on the agenda, moving along. 58 00:03:18,230 --> 00:03:20,430 Last time we did not have a quorum. So we 59 00:03:20,470 --> 00:03:21,300 have our January. 60 00:03:22,170 --> 00:03:24,430 28th, 20, 26 meeting minutes. 61 00:03:27,670 --> 00:03:29,200 Motion by Phil. 62 00:03:30,170 --> 00:03:31,930 Do I have a second? I can roll. She speak 63 00:03:31,930 --> 00:03:35,470 down back in missing one. She who said that? What's 64 00:03:35,470 --> 00:03:37,430 that? Laurie? No, Laurie. Thank you. 65 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:40,770 Any discussion. 66 00:03:41,870 --> 00:03:44,030 About the meeting minutes for January 28th. 67 00:03:45,030 --> 00:03:46,430 Let's do the roll call. Madame clerk. 68 00:03:47,500 --> 00:03:50,270 Fitchburg. Yes. Guarder. Yes. 69 00:03:51,300 --> 00:03:53,770 Lemon stir. Yes, Royalston. 70 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:55,830 Yes Sterling. 71 00:03:56,830 --> 00:03:57,930 Yes, Templeton. 72 00:03:58,930 --> 00:04:00,570 Yes Westminster. 73 00:04:01,600 --> 00:04:02,830 Yes, Winchendon. 74 00:04:03,870 --> 00:04:04,800 Winchinden. Yes. Thank you. 75 00:04:06,600 --> 00:04:07,430 Excellent. Thank you all. 76 00:04:08,870 --> 00:04:11,300 Next item on the agenda is the mouth. 77 00:04:12,070 --> 00:04:13,030 Mass health officers. 78 00:04:14,370 --> 00:04:17,370 Officers conference. I believe it's in October this year. Mm-hmm 79 00:04:17,430 --> 00:04:17,930 the. 80 00:04:18,970 --> 00:04:21,970 So I was thinking possibly that we set a budget. 81 00:04:22,370 --> 00:04:26,970 If there was any interest out there that from communities. 82 00:04:27,100 --> 00:04:30,200 That wish to attend and utilize funding. 83 00:04:31,070 --> 00:04:32,000 From from 84 00:04:33,370 --> 00:04:36,770 our either revolving fund or our PhD account. 85 00:04:38,370 --> 00:04:38,930 So I think 86 00:04:40,630 --> 00:04:43,030 maybe we set a budget and if we use it 87 00:04:43,030 --> 00:04:43,930 great, if not. 88 00:04:46,070 --> 00:04:46,370 We don't 89 00:04:47,700 --> 00:04:50,370 don't spend any money, just wanna make sure that folks 90 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:54,800 are able and eligible to attend the health officer's conference. 91 00:04:56,630 --> 00:04:57,000 Phil. 92 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:02,970 I don't know what number we're looking at, but I 93 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:05,670 moved $2,000 up to $2,000. 94 00:05:07,470 --> 00:05:10,600 So we have a motion to approve 2000 for anybody 95 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:12,270 that would like to attend the conference. 96 00:05:13,830 --> 00:05:14,570 Do I have a second? 97 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:18,500 Second. That was a second by. 98 00:05:19,300 --> 00:05:20,830 Rich, I believe between Sterling. 99 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:24,300 And any discussion on that. 100 00:05:25,430 --> 00:05:28,030 We can certainly review it again in our September meeting 101 00:05:28,230 --> 00:05:30,070 if funds are needed, but. 102 00:05:31,100 --> 00:05:31,270 So 103 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:34,800 speak with your staffing. 104 00:05:35,700 --> 00:05:38,800 If, if you're short on staff, if you're short on 105 00:05:38,930 --> 00:05:40,500 funds, we can certainly. 106 00:05:41,430 --> 00:05:43,070 Look for funds for folks to attend. 107 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:48,470 Hopefully we won't need the $2,000, but if that's the 108 00:05:48,470 --> 00:05:50,970 case, we are all set. Madame clerk, a vote on 109 00:05:51,030 --> 00:05:51,970 the two. 110 00:05:52,270 --> 00:05:54,230 Thousand dollars budget for the M H O a conference. 111 00:05:55,100 --> 00:05:56,800 Fitchburg. Yes. 112 00:05:57,800 --> 00:05:59,830 Gardner. Yes. Lemon stir. Yes. 113 00:06:00,630 --> 00:06:02,670 Royalston yes, Sterling. 114 00:06:03,500 --> 00:06:04,700 Yes, Templeton. 115 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:06,930 Yes Westminster. 116 00:06:07,930 --> 00:06:09,370 Yes, Winchendon. 117 00:06:10,170 --> 00:06:11,930 Winchinden. Yes. Thank you. 118 00:06:16,030 --> 00:06:19,700 Next item on the agenda is our regional nurse. I'm 119 00:06:19,700 --> 00:06:20,830 happy to announce that. 120 00:06:21,030 --> 00:06:22,570 We have hired a part-time. 121 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:26,500 Regional nurse had spent a couple of years since we've 122 00:06:26,500 --> 00:06:26,700 been. 123 00:06:28,570 --> 00:06:29,500 Had a well 124 00:06:30,500 --> 00:06:33,700 actually our public health nurse was contracted for since November 125 00:06:33,830 --> 00:06:37,930 of 2024. So we've had excellent services from her. 126 00:06:38,770 --> 00:06:41,570 But we haven't had anybody on staff for a couple 127 00:06:41,570 --> 00:06:42,230 of years now. 128 00:06:43,370 --> 00:06:45,270 So her name is Ashley pike. 129 00:06:46,600 --> 00:06:50,030 She's currently working with a tuberculosis patient as we speak, 130 00:06:50,800 --> 00:06:53,930 so she's not able to attend, but she was an 131 00:06:54,030 --> 00:06:54,270 ER nurse. 132 00:06:54,770 --> 00:06:56,030 In Leominster for about 15 years. 133 00:06:56,970 --> 00:07:00,970 And as I mentioned, she has been contracted with the 134 00:07:01,230 --> 00:07:04,000 Manchu public health since November 24th. So. 135 00:07:05,030 --> 00:07:05,700 We want to welcome. 136 00:07:07,500 --> 00:07:11,200 Ashley pike aboard and I think it would be great 137 00:07:11,400 --> 00:07:13,570 if the Manchu public health network. 138 00:07:14,970 --> 00:07:16,230 Itself appointed. 139 00:07:18,070 --> 00:07:19,500 Ms pike any 140 00:07:20,270 --> 00:07:21,570 any objections to that. 141 00:07:22,770 --> 00:07:24,030 Move move the appointment. 142 00:07:25,030 --> 00:07:27,800 So we have a motion from Phil to appoint Ashley 143 00:07:27,870 --> 00:07:28,470 pike as. 144 00:07:29,230 --> 00:07:30,770 Regional part-time nurse. 145 00:07:31,500 --> 00:07:35,100 I'll second who said that? Me second from Lauren. 146 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:37,200 Any discussion. 147 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:43,270 Hearing none. Let's do another roll call. I'm pretty busy 148 00:07:43,370 --> 00:07:45,000 today. Okay. Fitchburg. 149 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:49,370 Yes Gardner yes. Lemon stir. Yes, Royalston. 150 00:07:50,370 --> 00:07:54,300 Yes. Sterling. Yes. Templeton. Yes. 151 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,000 Westminster. Yes. 152 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,430 Winchendon. Yes. 153 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,830 Excellent. Thank you. 154 00:08:03,870 --> 00:08:06,930 Next ceremony agenda. Can I add one thing about nurse 155 00:08:06,970 --> 00:08:08,500 Ashley, please? Yes, you may. 156 00:08:09,970 --> 00:08:12,930 Victoria will be sending out letters to all the towns 157 00:08:13,230 --> 00:08:14,200 so we can have. 158 00:08:14,930 --> 00:08:17,970 Her Maven access granted for all of the MPH N 159 00:08:18,070 --> 00:08:19,700 towns that use nursing services. 160 00:08:20,830 --> 00:08:22,930 Services so that she has access to all of them. 161 00:08:22,930 --> 00:08:25,300 She has access to Fitchburg at this point as an 162 00:08:25,470 --> 00:08:26,070 employee of Fitchburg. 163 00:08:27,100 --> 00:08:29,970 But to be the MPH N nurse, she needs access 164 00:08:29,970 --> 00:08:31,800 to the other towns so she can cover. 165 00:08:32,630 --> 00:08:34,700 So you will be getting, we'll be sending out. Victoria's 166 00:08:34,700 --> 00:08:36,070 gonna work on that at some point. 167 00:08:37,030 --> 00:08:39,070 Kind of a form letter for you to fill in 168 00:08:39,670 --> 00:08:41,970 so that you're granting access to. 169 00:08:42,970 --> 00:08:47,030 Ashley pike or be on the lookout for that to 170 00:08:47,030 --> 00:08:49,430 send back to us and we will get that access 171 00:08:49,430 --> 00:08:49,800 created. 172 00:08:50,570 --> 00:08:53,000 So she's part-time you said part-time yes. What hours is 173 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:56,470 she working? Days? It's it's based on TB. 174 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:59,070 TB patients at the moment. I, okay. I. 175 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:05,370 She's doing ear, our mornings and afternoons. She does have 176 00:09:05,370 --> 00:09:08,370 a full-time job. Okay. As well. So. 177 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:10,000 We arranged. 178 00:09:11,300 --> 00:09:14,670 Direct observation therapy as, as needed by patients. And. 179 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:16,800 And how many TB patients. 180 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:20,970 Patients is she dealing with right now? 12 . 181 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,270 It depends on 182 00:09:24,070 --> 00:09:24,470 okay. So 183 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:31,370 next item on the agenda is enough speaking for me. 184 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:34,070 If you've ladies wouldn't mind talking about the. 185 00:09:35,300 --> 00:09:38,930 Fall vaccine clinics. I can do that. Victoria is here, 186 00:09:38,930 --> 00:09:39,930 but multitasking. 187 00:09:40,830 --> 00:09:41,930 So the ball vaccine clinics. 188 00:09:42,930 --> 00:09:44,670 Clinics as we've come out to all the towns we've 189 00:09:44,670 --> 00:09:46,830 spoken to you about that. If you have. 190 00:09:48,170 --> 00:09:51,800 Done vaccine clinics with the MPH N in the past, 191 00:09:51,970 --> 00:09:54,300 and want to continue that we are on the road, 192 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:56,070 continuing that we're working on our. 193 00:09:56,470 --> 00:09:58,070 Schedule already between 194 00:09:59,500 --> 00:10:01,770 mine Ashley and Victoria's schedules. 195 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:06,000 Schedules to get all of those clinics scheduled. If you 196 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:08,430 have not had one and would like one. 197 00:10:09,230 --> 00:10:13,030 Please let Victoria, and I know as soon as possible 198 00:10:12,970 --> 00:10:15,970 so we can fit you into the schedule or if 199 00:10:15,970 --> 00:10:17,100 you would like an add. 200 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:18,970 Additional to what you've had in the past. 201 00:10:19,870 --> 00:10:23,500 A different location, any of those things, otherwise we're following 202 00:10:23,630 --> 00:10:27,670 the schedule that we've done last year. So for. 203 00:10:28,070 --> 00:10:30,030 Example like Gardner where we have P a C, C, 204 00:10:30,300 --> 00:10:31,000 and city hall. 205 00:10:31,930 --> 00:10:34,000 Already booked on our schedule. 206 00:10:34,970 --> 00:10:37,200 But if you'd like something different or something that we 207 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:39,200 haven't done in the past, please let us know as 208 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:40,000 soon as possible. 209 00:10:41,030 --> 00:10:44,830 We will be doing flu vaccines and assuming. 210 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:48,270 Everything is approved for COVID vaccines. We will have those 211 00:10:48,270 --> 00:10:49,000 available too. 212 00:10:50,100 --> 00:10:53,430 Insured or uninsured patients will be able to take. 213 00:10:54,970 --> 00:10:55,030 And 214 00:10:56,630 --> 00:10:58,930 we will cover all billing. 215 00:10:59,870 --> 00:11:02,470 For vaccines, we bill insurance for those who have insurance. 216 00:11:03,300 --> 00:11:05,070 We take care of that. We can take care of 217 00:11:05,070 --> 00:11:08,430 registration. We will give you flyers so that you can 218 00:11:08,430 --> 00:11:11,030 post it on physically. 219 00:11:11,700 --> 00:11:13,230 In places in your town. 220 00:11:14,170 --> 00:11:17,970 Or on social media so that we can get as 221 00:11:17,970 --> 00:11:19,770 many people vaccinated. 222 00:11:20,630 --> 00:11:22,970 As possible anything I forgot. 223 00:11:23,870 --> 00:11:24,930 Nope. Okay. 224 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:28,300 Covered any questions? 225 00:11:29,230 --> 00:11:31,100 Questions concerns discussion on fall vaccine clinics. 226 00:11:32,470 --> 00:11:35,970 Clinics or okay. 227 00:11:38,070 --> 00:11:39,000 Moving on. 228 00:11:39,930 --> 00:11:40,600 Could we do the 229 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:45,470 the work plan first. Sure. And I will work on 230 00:11:45,470 --> 00:11:48,470 getting the budget electronically. Yep. Sure. 231 00:11:49,870 --> 00:11:52,970 So I'll cover our public health excellence grant budget. 232 00:11:53,930 --> 00:11:55,700 And work plan were due. 233 00:11:57,230 --> 00:12:00,830 The end of June. So by July 1st, we. 234 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:04,600 Have submitted everything and it's under review. We do not 235 00:12:04,770 --> 00:12:05,800 have an approved. 236 00:12:06,770 --> 00:12:08,470 Work plan and budget at this moment. 237 00:12:09,300 --> 00:12:12,030 But I know it's being worked on. I don't anticipate 238 00:12:12,030 --> 00:12:16,470 they're going to require us to change anything, but that 239 00:12:16,470 --> 00:12:17,200 is a possib. 240 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:20,470 Possibility. So what we have so far for. 241 00:12:21,430 --> 00:12:23,770 The public health excellence work plan. 242 00:12:24,700 --> 00:12:26,230 There are they break it down? 243 00:12:27,100 --> 00:12:28,300 Into required. 244 00:12:29,400 --> 00:12:31,030 Required sections. And then 245 00:12:32,070 --> 00:12:34,000 sustainability section. And then 246 00:12:36,700 --> 00:12:39,100 electives. So we have things that we are working on. 247 00:12:39,470 --> 00:12:39,770 So. 248 00:12:40,630 --> 00:12:44,570 The required sections are all the grant administration things, attending 249 00:12:44,570 --> 00:12:46,830 public health excellence, grantee meetings. 250 00:12:48,230 --> 00:12:49,670 The grant reporting. 251 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:55,070 Annual notifications, which you will all be receiving within the 252 00:12:55,070 --> 00:12:56,000 next couple of months. 253 00:12:58,030 --> 00:13:00,800 Maintaining Maven access for all of the towns that are 254 00:13:00,870 --> 00:13:02,930 in our shared service arrangement. 255 00:13:04,070 --> 00:13:06,770 We do have to have our Ima. 256 00:13:07,500 --> 00:13:10,700 Reviewed by staff at a H B. 257 00:13:11,700 --> 00:13:14,070 So that will be coming. We send that each year 258 00:13:14,100 --> 00:13:16,370 to them and they review it to make sure that 259 00:13:16,570 --> 00:13:16,800 it. 260 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:20,000 Aligns with what's in our work plan to make sure 261 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:23,030 that we're covered under our Ima. And if they. 262 00:13:24,070 --> 00:13:26,470 Suggest that it be edited. We may have to do 263 00:13:26,470 --> 00:13:26,700 that. 264 00:13:27,700 --> 00:13:29,930 Hopefully not we're crossing fingers that they're going to say 265 00:13:29,930 --> 00:13:31,030 our Ima is. 266 00:13:32,470 --> 00:13:34,970 Is fine for our work plan this year. I don't, 267 00:13:34,970 --> 00:13:36,470 again, don't anticipate any problems. 268 00:13:37,600 --> 00:13:40,470 Problems the requirements on safe 2.0. So we will have 269 00:13:40,770 --> 00:13:41,000 again. 270 00:13:42,700 --> 00:13:46,430 Reporting that is due. That is a law now. So 271 00:13:46,600 --> 00:13:48,500 as we did in the spring this year, 272 00:13:49,400 --> 00:13:51,600 with re the reports that we had to do for 273 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:53,570 safe 2.0 regarding workforce. 274 00:13:54,970 --> 00:13:56,230 And performance standards. 275 00:13:57,400 --> 00:13:59,070 Standards. Those are required and we help support. 276 00:14:00,200 --> 00:14:02,500 All of our towns by doing that, that is a 277 00:14:02,500 --> 00:14:03,500 PhD requirement. 278 00:14:04,470 --> 00:14:08,030 Sustainability. They want to maintain any shared service arrangements. 279 00:14:09,070 --> 00:14:11,030 In the best form that they can be. 280 00:14:11,870 --> 00:14:15,300 So to raise awareness of shared services, we will continue 281 00:14:15,500 --> 00:14:19,830 this year, our in-person meetings, approximately quarterly for all of. 282 00:14:20,070 --> 00:14:22,070 Our towns that we've been out to visit you guys. 283 00:14:22,930 --> 00:14:24,770 Talk just about your towns rather than. 284 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:27,930 This meeting where we're talking about everybody. 285 00:14:28,830 --> 00:14:30,300 We will continue to do that. 286 00:14:31,930 --> 00:14:35,770 Sustainability also is just about supporting you guys to make 287 00:14:35,770 --> 00:14:36,970 sure that you can. 288 00:14:39,070 --> 00:14:41,300 Perform all of your required. 289 00:14:42,570 --> 00:14:46,070 Required health department tasks. So if you are not able 290 00:14:46,170 --> 00:14:49,430 to meet any of the performance standards to lean on. 291 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:53,030 Lead agency of Fitchburg of the MPH, N to help 292 00:14:53,270 --> 00:14:56,000 meet those performance standards. And we will help you with 293 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,830 staffing for that. 294 00:14:58,400 --> 00:15:01,030 Our performance standards work that we'll be doing is again 295 00:15:01,070 --> 00:15:02,470 with food and housing. 296 00:15:03,700 --> 00:15:04,470 Trying to 297 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,270 expand some. 298 00:15:11,700 --> 00:15:14,030 Flyers and written materials regarding food and housing. 299 00:15:15,100 --> 00:15:17,030 For just educational purposes. 300 00:15:18,370 --> 00:15:22,000 Purposes and for equity purposes, to be able to make 301 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:24,930 sure that every, all the messaging is clear and we 302 00:15:24,930 --> 00:15:26,100 will be sharing those out. 303 00:15:26,770 --> 00:15:27,430 Throughout the year, the 304 00:15:29,030 --> 00:15:32,000 wires that are created and translated into multiple languages. 305 00:15:33,030 --> 00:15:35,970 Languages regarding food and housing, we're gonna try to target 306 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,770 particularly. 307 00:15:37,930 --> 00:15:38,800 Increase in lead. 308 00:15:39,870 --> 00:15:41,930 Prevention. So making sure that. 309 00:15:42,770 --> 00:15:44,500 Homes are safe against lead. 310 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:49,100 And that anybody who has questions about that knows where 311 00:15:49,100 --> 00:15:50,100 their resources are. 312 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:55,700 Our elective options, we're going to be doing. 313 00:15:56,470 --> 00:15:58,570 A community health equity. 314 00:15:59,300 --> 00:16:02,230 Survey that'll go out to in, within your towns. 315 00:16:03,500 --> 00:16:05,500 Towns and that information will be coming soon for that. 316 00:16:05,800 --> 00:16:05,970 It's. 317 00:16:06,930 --> 00:16:09,470 It's supposed to be starting this week, but it has 318 00:16:09,470 --> 00:16:11,800 not started yet. So I will get you that information. 319 00:16:11,930 --> 00:16:12,230 It is. 320 00:16:13,670 --> 00:16:16,270 Not really being done by the MPH N but we 321 00:16:16,470 --> 00:16:16,770 are. 322 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:19,300 It is done being done by another agency and we're 323 00:16:19,300 --> 00:16:20,700 just helping to facilitate it. 324 00:16:22,930 --> 00:16:24,300 And let's see what's next. 325 00:16:26,300 --> 00:16:30,370 Maternal child health program is still in development. Victoria and 326 00:16:30,430 --> 00:16:32,000 Ashley are working hard on that. 327 00:16:33,030 --> 00:16:35,670 And we've talked to all of you towns when we've 328 00:16:35,670 --> 00:16:38,470 been in person about what that means for your town. 329 00:16:39,300 --> 00:16:43,430 And how you are residents will benefit from maternal child 330 00:16:43,430 --> 00:16:43,930 health program. 331 00:16:46,500 --> 00:16:46,830 Next 332 00:16:47,700 --> 00:16:51,270 is be our enrollment in the state vaccine program. 333 00:16:52,070 --> 00:16:53,970 For pediatric vaccinations. 334 00:16:54,930 --> 00:16:57,030 And we will continue to two maintain. 335 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:01,770 That with the state to be able to give childhood 336 00:17:01,830 --> 00:17:04,300 vaccines that are required for school. 337 00:17:05,230 --> 00:17:08,830 We have that program already up and running and it 338 00:17:08,830 --> 00:17:11,000 is in our work plan to maintain it. 339 00:17:14,830 --> 00:17:18,930 Improve and maintain continuous coordinated care. So this has, is. 340 00:17:19,930 --> 00:17:23,470 About access and linkage to clinical care. So all of 341 00:17:23,470 --> 00:17:25,930 the families that our community health workers. 342 00:17:26,770 --> 00:17:28,370 Work with, whether it be at. 343 00:17:29,230 --> 00:17:33,030 Free clinic or through a infectious. 344 00:17:33,800 --> 00:17:35,700 Disease investigation. 345 00:17:36,630 --> 00:17:38,970 We do a care resource assessment. 346 00:17:39,870 --> 00:17:43,070 For them. And if they have a need that we. 347 00:17:44,100 --> 00:17:46,970 Can help them with, so whether it's access to food, 348 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:48,230 access to healthcare. 349 00:17:49,030 --> 00:17:53,000 Or any other social determinants of health. We work through 350 00:17:53,030 --> 00:17:55,500 that with them and continue to work with them. Our 351 00:17:55,500 --> 00:17:56,270 community health workers. 352 00:17:57,030 --> 00:17:58,030 On budget, do that. 353 00:17:59,300 --> 00:18:03,100 And I think there's one more yet continuing to research 354 00:18:03,570 --> 00:18:06,700 and apply for grants for diversification of funding. 355 00:18:07,770 --> 00:18:09,800 Because the 356 00:18:10,570 --> 00:18:13,500 public health excellence. Grant is level funded for this year. 357 00:18:14,370 --> 00:18:16,570 From last year, but in FY, 358 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:20,030 FY 28. It, we don't know. It's not. 359 00:18:20,830 --> 00:18:23,500 Likely going to be level funded. So we're continuing to. 360 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:28,000 Search for search and apply for grants so that we 361 00:18:27,930 --> 00:18:31,030 can maintain the services that we have now. 362 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,570 I know that's a lot and it's. 363 00:18:35,500 --> 00:18:37,200 It's even more. If you actually look at what I'm 364 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:38,030 looking at, it's. 365 00:18:38,930 --> 00:18:42,000 It's really detailed and complicated. So I hope I 366 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,700 summarized it enough, but if anyone has any questions, I'm 367 00:18:44,700 --> 00:18:45,930 happy to try to answer. 368 00:18:47,700 --> 00:18:49,830 Is there any discussion or concerns? 369 00:18:50,970 --> 00:18:53,500 Concerns questions regarding the work plan. 370 00:18:58,070 --> 00:19:01,930 I didn't think they would be if anyone would 371 00:19:01,930 --> 00:19:02,100 like any. 372 00:19:02,770 --> 00:19:06,830 Help with the, the survey distribution we do have the 373 00:19:06,830 --> 00:19:09,800 health equity partnership. Does have Chelsea, would you mind coming 374 00:19:09,830 --> 00:19:10,700 to the microphone? 375 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:13,500 Sir. Yes. Nope, no problem. Okay. TV, can't hear you. 376 00:19:14,030 --> 00:19:18,000 I am so sorry. Sorry. Chelsea Petre health equity partnership 377 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,770 for north central mass. 378 00:19:19,570 --> 00:19:22,470 If anybody would like any help with the community health 379 00:19:22,470 --> 00:19:24,270 equity survey distribution. 380 00:19:25,070 --> 00:19:28,500 We do have a very small amount of incentive dollars. 381 00:19:28,870 --> 00:19:29,930 So if you need to like, 382 00:19:30,970 --> 00:19:32,800 bring people together with some food or something to get 383 00:19:32,800 --> 00:19:36,000 them to participate. Cuz it is a pretty lengthy survey. 384 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,930 It takes about 25 minutes to complete it. 385 00:19:38,970 --> 00:19:40,770 It does have a lot of skip logic in it. 386 00:19:40,930 --> 00:19:44,000 So, but it's, it's only done every three years. It's 387 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:46,570 very comprehensive. It's really wonderful for data. 388 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:51,700 And grants and research and it's it's. 389 00:19:52,630 --> 00:19:53,830 It's it's very, very highly. 390 00:19:54,970 --> 00:19:57,930 Utilized. So we really do encourage people to do as 391 00:19:57,970 --> 00:20:00,000 much as they can to get people, especially we've had 392 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,770 trouble getting. 393 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:05,070 Rural residents to, to participate fully. So. 394 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,930 We're willing to help. 395 00:20:08,570 --> 00:20:11,600 Excellent. Thank you, Chelsea. Yes. Once I get that information, 396 00:20:11,800 --> 00:20:14,770 I will be reaching out to you and others to 397 00:20:14,770 --> 00:20:14,930 help. 398 00:20:16,630 --> 00:20:19,030 Administer that survey and help us out with getting to 399 00:20:19,030 --> 00:20:20,670 the right people. So thank you very much. 400 00:20:23,070 --> 00:20:26,430 Any other discussion regarding the work regarding the work plan? 401 00:20:31,470 --> 00:20:33,030 I think, I think Phil has a comment. 402 00:20:34,670 --> 00:20:37,100 Do we have to, we have to vote on this. 403 00:20:39,970 --> 00:20:40,970 You know, that's a good question. 404 00:20:43,770 --> 00:20:45,700 I think it would be a good idea to vote 405 00:20:45,700 --> 00:20:49,000 on it. If there are any amendments, we will come 406 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:49,700 back and. 407 00:20:50,170 --> 00:20:54,500 Inform folks, D as Catherine said, DPH has not approved 408 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:55,030 it yet. 409 00:20:55,930 --> 00:20:59,000 But it wouldn't be a bad idea to, to vote 410 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:01,930 up. I move both. Thank you, Phil. My plan and 411 00:21:01,930 --> 00:21:01,970 budget. 412 00:21:03,630 --> 00:21:05,700 So I have a motion from Phil to accept the 413 00:21:05,700 --> 00:21:07,830 27 FY 27 work plan. 414 00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:11,070 Do I have a second? 415 00:21:12,030 --> 00:21:14,000 I'll second second by rich lane. Oh. 416 00:21:15,600 --> 00:21:17,570 I think that was rich. Yep. Yes. Yeah. 417 00:21:18,930 --> 00:21:21,200 Thank you rich. Any other discussion? 418 00:21:23,100 --> 00:21:24,800 Do I have to do a roll call? Yes, you 419 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:27,070 do. Okay. Sweet Fitchburg. 420 00:21:28,070 --> 00:21:30,700 Yes Gardner yes. Lemon stir. Yes. 421 00:21:31,500 --> 00:21:33,570 Royalston yeah, Sterling. 422 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:35,470 Yes, Templeton. 423 00:21:36,630 --> 00:21:37,600 Yes Westminster. 424 00:21:38,970 --> 00:21:39,670 Yes, Winchendon. 425 00:21:41,030 --> 00:21:41,970 Yes. Thank you. 426 00:21:44,770 --> 00:21:45,770 Excellent. So moving 427 00:21:46,570 --> 00:21:48,670 on, I have 428 00:21:50,930 --> 00:21:52,030 the budget end of it. 429 00:21:54,070 --> 00:21:54,300 So 430 00:21:55,100 --> 00:21:58,300 not many changes from FY 26, but we do have 431 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:03,000 our, our salaries, which consist of our shared services coordinator. 432 00:22:03,970 --> 00:22:06,200 Are which is full a full-time position. 433 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:08,430 We have our 434 00:22:09,500 --> 00:22:11,930 part-time health agent who also. 435 00:22:12,930 --> 00:22:15,100 Wears a couple of hats within the. 436 00:22:16,070 --> 00:22:19,800 City of Pittsburgh health department. We have our part-time nurse, 437 00:22:19,870 --> 00:22:21,800 which is Ashley pike. 438 00:22:22,930 --> 00:22:25,300 We also have a, our. 439 00:22:26,170 --> 00:22:28,000 Epidemiologist who will 440 00:22:28,830 --> 00:22:30,200 at this year will not be. 441 00:22:30,930 --> 00:22:34,230 Charging her full salary to the PhD budget. 442 00:22:35,970 --> 00:22:39,430 Her salary will, will we have received the grant from 443 00:22:39,430 --> 00:22:39,600 the. 444 00:22:40,800 --> 00:22:43,000 Community foundation of north central mass. 445 00:22:44,100 --> 00:22:48,470 And that will help fund the projects that we have 446 00:22:48,470 --> 00:22:49,030 agreed to. 447 00:22:50,930 --> 00:22:51,000 So 448 00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:55,030 I think we're only looking it's on there. Point six, three 449 00:22:55,230 --> 00:22:58,300 of our epidemiologist salary to be paid by PhD. 450 00:22:59,970 --> 00:23:04,000 And then we were able to retain 3.3. 451 00:23:05,230 --> 00:23:06,270 Staffing of 452 00:23:07,100 --> 00:23:08,370 the former contact tracers. 453 00:23:09,400 --> 00:23:11,000 Or now disease investigators. 454 00:23:12,070 --> 00:23:13,230 Who and also conduct 455 00:23:14,370 --> 00:23:17,370 other projects, especially now that we have the health foundation 456 00:23:17,370 --> 00:23:17,700 grant. 457 00:23:18,970 --> 00:23:21,070 Excuse me, Steve, can I just correct that? It's the 458 00:23:21,070 --> 00:23:23,700 health foundation of central mass? Not what did I say? 459 00:23:24,170 --> 00:23:26,770 The comu? I think you said the community foundation. So. 460 00:23:26,930 --> 00:23:28,830 I just wanna make sure that the right or. 461 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:33,030 Agency is recognized the health foundation of central Massachusetts. Thank 462 00:23:33,030 --> 00:23:36,030 you. Thank you for that correction. Yes. And a thank 463 00:23:36,030 --> 00:23:36,770 you to the. 464 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:40,970 Health foundation for, for funding us. It's a three year 465 00:23:40,970 --> 00:23:45,300 grant for $100,000 annually helps us keep the team. 466 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:46,930 Together for at least three more years. 467 00:23:48,630 --> 00:23:53,000 The final staffing item is I know. So exciting to 468 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:54,670 talk about budgets and money. . 469 00:23:55,670 --> 00:23:58,830 We have a portion of our clerk salary to continue 470 00:23:58,830 --> 00:23:59,430 to be paid. 471 00:24:00,270 --> 00:24:01,930 By pH E 472 00:24:03,870 --> 00:24:06,300 so any questions, concerns. 473 00:24:07,300 --> 00:24:11,070 Concerns about our proposed FY 27 budget for staff salaries. 474 00:24:12,070 --> 00:24:16,230 Salaries hearing none. Moving on. 475 00:24:17,230 --> 00:24:20,230 Next line item is the French fringe benefit for the 476 00:24:20,230 --> 00:24:22,670 salaries. This grant covers all the fringe. 477 00:24:23,830 --> 00:24:26,470 Which adds up to about 98,000 plus. 478 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:31,500 this year we have. 479 00:24:32,270 --> 00:24:35,770 Reduced our consultant line items since our nurses are on 480 00:24:35,770 --> 00:24:38,970 staff now. So it's down to $3,000. 481 00:24:39,700 --> 00:24:42,300 These, these consultants will assist with. 482 00:24:43,100 --> 00:24:44,000 Flu clinics in the fall. 483 00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:48,030 And, and any other events that. 484 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:49,700 Pop up where 485 00:24:51,100 --> 00:24:52,430 extra nursing is needed. 486 00:24:53,630 --> 00:24:56,300 We also have some health communication funding. 487 00:24:58,070 --> 00:25:02,270 Proposed and that's to print materials for our maternal and 488 00:25:02,270 --> 00:25:03,200 child health program. 489 00:25:04,270 --> 00:25:06,700 As well as translation services for. 490 00:25:08,070 --> 00:25:09,070 Health department materials. 491 00:25:10,370 --> 00:25:12,100 Materials staffing. 492 00:25:13,230 --> 00:25:15,430 Our members of M H O a. 493 00:25:16,570 --> 00:25:17,700 And also attend. 494 00:25:19,100 --> 00:25:21,700 Regional trainings. So there's a line item for that. 495 00:25:22,970 --> 00:25:26,100 We also have a budget for about $3,000 for nursing. 496 00:25:26,930 --> 00:25:31,830 Supplies and a budget for about $1,900 to. 497 00:25:32,830 --> 00:25:36,200 Get a laptop for our regional public health nurse, or 498 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:36,770 she may. 499 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:40,570 Follow daily Maven activities. 500 00:25:41,400 --> 00:25:42,470 Regarding communicable disease. 501 00:25:46,800 --> 00:25:47,800 And I think 502 00:25:48,830 --> 00:25:50,070 is more on the next page. Isn't there. 503 00:25:50,970 --> 00:25:54,970 We also have a software budget, basically. That is the 504 00:25:55,030 --> 00:25:58,000 teams, Microsoft 365, that the. 505 00:25:59,700 --> 00:25:59,970 Staff 506 00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:03,800 the remote staff uses to, to communicate. 507 00:26:06,070 --> 00:26:07,930 We have a bit of an office supply budget. 508 00:26:09,830 --> 00:26:11,000 And we also 509 00:26:11,870 --> 00:26:14,500 continue to pay for the phones and the communication. 510 00:26:15,300 --> 00:26:17,300 Systems that the remote team. 511 00:26:20,470 --> 00:26:21,600 Uses on a daily basis. 512 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:25,830 There is also a line item for traveling and that 513 00:26:26,070 --> 00:26:30,100 is for the inspection and the nursing staff. Should they 514 00:26:30,100 --> 00:26:30,600 need to. 515 00:26:30,930 --> 00:26:34,030 Travel around different communities within the MPH. N. 516 00:26:36,830 --> 00:26:37,570 So that's about 517 00:26:38,370 --> 00:26:40,270 just on the $20,000 and. 518 00:26:42,830 --> 00:26:43,500 In expenses. 519 00:26:44,830 --> 00:26:46,770 Expenses. Any questions? 520 00:26:47,700 --> 00:26:49,100 Questions on those line items. 521 00:26:53,700 --> 00:26:56,070 So the last couple of items. 522 00:26:57,030 --> 00:27:00,230 Are about $8,900 as planned. 523 00:27:01,030 --> 00:27:03,500 Plan to go to the city of Fitchburg as lead 524 00:27:03,630 --> 00:27:03,970 agency. 525 00:27:05,030 --> 00:27:08,100 That is usually used for legal or any other. 526 00:27:09,300 --> 00:27:12,100 Use within the city of Fitchburg. That is. 527 00:27:13,470 --> 00:27:14,300 MPH H N related. 528 00:27:15,500 --> 00:27:16,000 Or it 529 00:27:17,800 --> 00:27:21,430 T, and then the last item is $5,000 for. 530 00:27:22,430 --> 00:27:26,300 Training credentialing for the new and existing public health staff 531 00:27:26,300 --> 00:27:28,200 from all municipalities. 532 00:27:29,230 --> 00:27:31,770 That are part of the shed services arrangement. 533 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:34,970 And it also includes some. 534 00:27:36,070 --> 00:27:38,570 Ex exam fees and training registration fees. 535 00:27:39,830 --> 00:27:41,200 Is there any more details on that? 536 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:45,930 Catherine that the training, the CR training and credentialing line 537 00:27:45,930 --> 00:27:46,700 specifically? Yes. 538 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,370 I think there's something in mind there, but I can't 539 00:27:50,570 --> 00:27:51,200 remember what it is. 540 00:27:52,270 --> 00:27:53,030 Continuing education. 541 00:27:54,970 --> 00:27:58,000 Exam fees, training, registration fees, new and existing public health 542 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,000 staff. So we can use it. 543 00:28:00,070 --> 00:28:01,370 For training for 544 00:28:02,670 --> 00:28:04,600 the shared staff, as well as. 545 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,270 The municipal staff in all of the 13 cities in 546 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:08,570 towns. 547 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:10,700 And towns, if they do not have the money in 548 00:28:10,700 --> 00:28:11,030 their budget, 549 00:28:11,930 --> 00:28:13,830 if it is in a line item. 550 00:28:14,770 --> 00:28:17,830 In your budget then that has to be used. First 551 00:28:18,600 --> 00:28:21,200 PhD funds can be used secondary. If you do not 552 00:28:21,230 --> 00:28:22,570 have the money in your budget. 553 00:28:23,970 --> 00:28:25,930 So, this is where the $2,000 is coming out of 554 00:28:26,300 --> 00:28:29,600 for the Maha that we moved earlier. The no, no, 555 00:28:29,630 --> 00:28:30,830 no different account. No, this is. 556 00:28:31,300 --> 00:28:33,500 Yeah, this is different. Yeah. That, that that's out of 557 00:28:33,600 --> 00:28:36,300 the MPH N revolving fund. Okay. So this is separate, 558 00:28:36,470 --> 00:28:37,070 so, but like, 559 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:38,000 the 560 00:28:41,030 --> 00:28:43,030 what was the training that you went to? The credentialing, 561 00:28:43,700 --> 00:28:44,430 the one in. 562 00:28:46,070 --> 00:28:47,800 Let's see, I can't. Oh, the M a HB one. 563 00:28:47,930 --> 00:28:50,300 Yes. The M a H B one HB. So that 564 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:52,500 fee would come out of this. Yeah. If you don't 565 00:28:52,500 --> 00:28:53,100 have municipal. 566 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:56,970 Fees a municipal line item for it. Then we can 567 00:28:56,970 --> 00:28:59,000 use PhD funds out of this line item. 568 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:03,930 Any other discussion. And that goes for all the other 569 00:29:03,930 --> 00:29:06,830 towns too. If you need training and don't have a 570 00:29:06,830 --> 00:29:08,000 budget item, please. 571 00:29:08,470 --> 00:29:09,930 Contact us. That is what we're here for. 572 00:29:11,600 --> 00:29:14,670 Excellent. That's kind of thank you for expounding on that. 573 00:29:14,770 --> 00:29:16,770 I, yep. Kind of wanted to make sure that word 574 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:17,070 get out. 575 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,570 Appropriately, not that we want you to cut it from 576 00:29:19,570 --> 00:29:21,300 your budget, but if it is not in your budget, 577 00:29:21,300 --> 00:29:22,670 please let us know. . 578 00:29:24,370 --> 00:29:27,200 So the budgets, once again is level funded and the 579 00:29:27,200 --> 00:29:29,930 same as last year, 5 55, 7 79. 580 00:29:30,970 --> 00:29:32,570 Why the 80 cents. I don't know, but. 581 00:29:33,570 --> 00:29:33,770 Whatever 582 00:29:36,070 --> 00:29:37,030 any discussion on it. 583 00:29:39,030 --> 00:29:41,100 As I stated, this is not approved by. 584 00:29:42,670 --> 00:29:45,370 DPH, but it has been submitted for approval. 585 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:49,000 And now we are seeking approval from the one to 586 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:50,000 choose of public health network. 587 00:29:50,770 --> 00:29:55,470 Or is there any vote on it? 588 00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:59,030 Did we, we didn't, we already move this or we 589 00:29:59,030 --> 00:29:59,800 want a separate. 590 00:30:00,630 --> 00:30:02,500 I'll do move the budget as presented. 591 00:30:03,800 --> 00:30:06,100 So we have a motion filled to move the budget. 592 00:30:06,930 --> 00:30:08,830 Is there a second, second. 593 00:30:09,970 --> 00:30:11,000 From Abby, Abby. 594 00:30:12,100 --> 00:30:14,270 Is there any further discussion on the budget? 595 00:30:16,230 --> 00:30:19,070 Hearing none. Madam clerk, we have the roll call. 596 00:30:20,230 --> 00:30:21,570 Fitchburg. Yes. 597 00:30:22,370 --> 00:30:25,700 Gardner. Yes. Leominster. Yes. Royalston. 598 00:30:26,570 --> 00:30:27,500 Yes Sterling. 599 00:30:28,830 --> 00:30:31,830 Yes. Templeton. Yes, Westminster. 600 00:30:32,870 --> 00:30:33,930 Yes in winch. 601 00:30:34,970 --> 00:30:35,930 Winching. Yes. Thank you. 602 00:30:39,300 --> 00:30:41,030 Next item on the agenda. 603 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:44,000 Is the announcements. 604 00:30:45,230 --> 00:30:49,930 Does the MPH HN have any announcements they would wish 605 00:30:49,930 --> 00:30:52,970 to share. Catherine, I just have one in that as. 606 00:30:53,430 --> 00:30:54,930 It is a little bit out. 607 00:30:55,700 --> 00:30:58,000 But it is before our next MPH N meeting. So 608 00:30:58,000 --> 00:31:01,000 I'll throw it in here. Is the resource fair in 609 00:31:01,000 --> 00:31:03,000 the city of Fitchburg over at the. 610 00:31:04,430 --> 00:31:06,600 Armory building. What's the other name of it? We're at 611 00:31:06,600 --> 00:31:08,600 the senior center is yeah. Senior senior center. Senior. Yep. 612 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:10,000 Armory building. So for those. 613 00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:14,970 Residents of Fitchburg or close by the resource. Fair has 614 00:31:14,970 --> 00:31:18,930 many, many, many, many, many tablers there. And we also. 615 00:31:19,300 --> 00:31:21,370 Offer fall vaccinations there. 616 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:25,670 But a great event. And that is September 24th. 617 00:31:26,770 --> 00:31:28,030 And I believe it starts at five o'clock. 618 00:31:29,070 --> 00:31:31,230 That September 24th is the resource fair. 619 00:31:33,500 --> 00:31:34,970 Thank you. I believe that is. 620 00:31:36,270 --> 00:31:38,030 Four to seven, four to 7:00 PM. 621 00:31:39,470 --> 00:31:41,830 yeah, that I'm not sure. Yes, I will. I 622 00:31:41,830 --> 00:31:42,800 will look . 623 00:31:44,570 --> 00:31:45,700 We will send it by. 624 00:31:47,930 --> 00:31:50,200 Numerous media media service sources, including. 625 00:31:50,930 --> 00:31:52,500 ATV any other 626 00:31:53,830 --> 00:31:54,100 announcements. 627 00:31:55,870 --> 00:31:57,370 New and old business. Yes. Four to seven. 628 00:31:58,370 --> 00:32:00,600 Thursday, September 24th, four to seven. Thank you. 629 00:32:01,600 --> 00:32:04,700 You're welcome. 14 Wallace Ave is the senior center. 630 00:32:05,830 --> 00:32:09,070 It contains roughly about 75 tables of resources. 631 00:32:10,170 --> 00:32:12,930 Resources out there in the community. So it really does 632 00:32:13,230 --> 00:32:14,000 pertain to. 633 00:32:14,930 --> 00:32:16,000 All 13 communities. If 634 00:32:17,230 --> 00:32:19,500 folks are interested to see what, what is out there. 635 00:32:20,470 --> 00:32:21,830 Every year we learn something new. 636 00:32:22,770 --> 00:32:23,300 anything else? 637 00:32:25,970 --> 00:32:28,830 I probably should mention while this is a good, good 638 00:32:28,870 --> 00:32:32,070 time. We have been notified that the city of Fitchburg. 639 00:32:33,030 --> 00:32:35,000 Has a west Nile virus mosquito. 640 00:32:36,300 --> 00:32:37,230 Has been determined. 641 00:32:38,770 --> 00:32:42,930 We are working with central mass mosquito control. We will 642 00:32:42,930 --> 00:32:46,030 be getting some information out there regarding spraying. 643 00:32:46,930 --> 00:32:49,430 Obviously there is opt out options. 644 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:53,830 Our information that we share will contain that information. 645 00:32:56,230 --> 00:32:58,770 But we urge folks to protect themselves. 646 00:32:59,500 --> 00:33:00,970 For from mosquito bites. 647 00:33:02,370 --> 00:33:04,600 Use mosquito repellent, repair your screens. 648 00:33:05,600 --> 00:33:08,930 Screens and take care to reduce chances of getting. 649 00:33:10,700 --> 00:33:13,030 Bit by a mosquito. Once again, the city of Fitchburg. 650 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:17,700 Has been notified that a west Nile virus mosquito has 651 00:33:17,700 --> 00:33:18,300 been determined. 652 00:33:19,300 --> 00:33:22,000 In the city of Fitchburg. So more information to come 653 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,270 on that. 654 00:33:25,070 --> 00:33:27,200 And I have one more, Steve, just because thank you, 655 00:33:27,200 --> 00:33:30,970 Phil, for sending the picture that you sent. So. 656 00:33:31,500 --> 00:33:34,300 It reminded me to update you all on sunscreen dispensers. 657 00:33:34,370 --> 00:33:37,430 So we are still maintaining sunscreen dispensers, even though we 658 00:33:37,470 --> 00:33:39,370 really don't need it today or. 659 00:33:39,870 --> 00:33:42,600 Much of this week, but we are still working on 660 00:33:42,870 --> 00:33:45,470 those and we expect more sun for the rest of 661 00:33:45,470 --> 00:33:47,600 this summer. So we'll continue with that. 662 00:33:48,070 --> 00:33:50,570 But Phil sent us a great picture of the sunscreen 663 00:33:50,570 --> 00:33:53,200 dispenser. That's at the library in Royalston, which is also 664 00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:53,970 where they have. 665 00:33:54,970 --> 00:33:58,570 Their library programs and then also the summer food programs. 666 00:33:58,600 --> 00:34:00,770 So they have people there on a regular basis. 667 00:34:01,870 --> 00:34:04,230 All week receiving doing food pickups. 668 00:34:05,400 --> 00:34:07,970 Pickups. So it is a great location and it's, it's 669 00:34:07,970 --> 00:34:11,000 happy and functioning. So thanks Phil for sending that along 670 00:34:11,070 --> 00:34:13,270 and all the other towns just. 671 00:34:13,800 --> 00:34:17,000 Reminders. If you hear from anybody that your sunscreen dispenser 672 00:34:17,030 --> 00:34:19,030 is not working or does not look happy. 673 00:34:20,070 --> 00:34:21,700 Please let me know, and I will get out there 674 00:34:21,700 --> 00:34:22,300 as soon as I can. 675 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,670 Excellent. Anything else? 676 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,100 Portion to adjourn. 677 00:34:30,370 --> 00:34:32,470 Adjourn. I have a motion to adjourn. Is it second? 678 00:34:33,230 --> 00:34:36,000 Ah, and a second, we are adjourned. Thank you folks. 679 00:34:37,030 --> 00:34:39,670 Is that doing a roll call? Oh yeah. . 680 00:34:41,030 --> 00:34:42,270 Do I have to do a roll call on, on 681 00:34:42,270 --> 00:34:46,030 adjourning. Okay. Thank you. So it's almost Fitchburg. 682 00:34:46,930 --> 00:34:49,930 Yes Gardner yes. Lemon star. Yes, Royalston. 683 00:34:51,030 --> 00:34:52,070 Guys Sterling. 684 00:34:53,030 --> 00:34:54,030 Yes, Templeton. 685 00:34:55,300 --> 00:34:57,930 Yes Westminster. Yes, Winchinden. 686 00:34:59,100 --> 00:34:59,930 Yes. Thank you all. 687 00:35:01,400 --> 00:35:02,700 Thank you folks. We are adjourned.