Holbrook Board Of Health-Community Info

05/19/2026

The Holbrook Board of Health wants to hear from our community!

If you have a moment, (approx. 5 minutes) please complete this brief survey so we can understand how to guide the development of future programs and educational opportunities for the Town of Holbrook!

https://forms.gle/wbWfDNJry8xwvPJ1A

05/18/2026

Come earn your CPR certification with the Holbrook Board of Health! Spots are limited so sign up quickly if you are interested.
*You will be contacted by the Health Department to confirm registration.*

https://forms.gle/qT34pgy2DXr3FKxo8

When: Tuesday June 23rd 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Holbrook Public Safety Building

04/27/2026

🚨 Public Information Meeting Baird & McGuire Superfund Site🚨

The EPA has released proposed updates to their plan to continue addressing groundwater contamination at the Baird & McGuire Superfund Site in Holbrook.

🗓 Public Informational Meeting
📍Holbrook Middle-High School Auditorium
📍245 South Franklin Street
🕖Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn about the proposed cleanup plan directly from EPA representatives.
Please note: public comments will not be taken at this meeting.

💬 Public comment period: May 6 – June 12, 2026
🗓 Formal Public Hearing: June 9, 2026

Community input is encouraged and will help inform EPA’s final decision.

Copies of the detailed Proposed Plan and an administrative record of documents supporting the Proposed Plan, as well as historical information about EPA's efforts at the Baird & McGuire Superfund Site, may be viewed on EPA's website at: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/baird

11/22/2025

🚨 Water Main Break – Ramblewood Area
The Town is currently responding to a water main break in the Ramblewood area.

Department of Public Works is on site and working to make repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

Because this main supplies The Grove neighborhood, residents in that area may experience low water pressure or discolored water during the repair process.

Conditions will return to normal once repairs are complete.

We will share updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

11/11/2025

Please note that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a clinical advisory about a recent recall of ByHeart baby formula posing a risk for infant botulism. Recalled lots are indicated in the attached photos and advisory page linked in this post.

Any impacted lots should be thrown away immediately or returned to the store where they were purchased. No cases of infant botulism have been identified in Massachusetts at this time.

https://www.mass.gov/news/national-outbreak-of-infant-botulism-linked-to-byheart-infant-formula #:~:text=Boston%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Massachusetts%20Department%20of,that%20can%20make%20infants%20sick.

10/09/2025

Join the Holbrook Board of Health for Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday October 18th 2025!

Please read instructions and contact the Health Department with any questions at 781-767-3030.

08/21/2025

August 21st 2025: Holbrook has been moved into MODERATE risk for West Nile Virus (WNV).
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update

Follow these preventative measures to keep your family and pets safe!

-->Avoid Mosquito Bites🦟Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, such as DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) or IR3535) according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.

-->Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours 🌅 The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning in areas of high risk.

-->Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites 👖
Wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

-->Mosquito-Proof Your Home 🛞 Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty unused flowerpots and wading pools and change the water in birdbaths frequently. Keep mosquitoes outside by having tightly fitting screens on all windows and doors.

-->Protect Your Animals 🐶Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires, and wading pools – especially after heavy rains. Owners should also speak with their veterinarian about mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to prevent West Nile virus (WNV) and EEE. If an animal is suspected of having WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to the Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795, and to the Department of Public Health by calling 617-983-6800.

Find local risk levels for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) based on seasonal testing from June to October.

08/20/2025

Holbrook Board of Health Tip of the Month: August Edition.
Learn more about pests and keeping yourself and your property safe!

07/21/2025

Open to Holbrook residents!
*pre-registration required*

07/14/2025

Holbrook Board of Health Tip of the Month: July Edition.
Learn more about insect-borne illnesses!