Board of Health

Members

The Board of Health is comprised of three members who are each elected for a three year term.

Board Members:

• Edward Cosgrove, Ph.D.
• Stephen Epstein, M.D.
• Kathleen Ward Brown, Sc.D.
• Christina Matthews, MPH
• Robert Partridge, M.D., MPH 

Board Of Health Goals 2014 (PDF)

Board of Health Goals 2017 to 2018 (PDF)

Board of Health Goals 2019 to 2020

On Friday October 21, 2016, the Needham Board of Health reiterated its commitment to a public health policy approach that is data-driven and inclusive. The Board of Health charged its director and staff to educate, inform, and empower the Needham community and all its residents about sound public health practices and about

the potential impact of actions, initiatives, and policy choices on the public’s health. Please view the letter (PDF).

Board of Health Regulations

• Article 1 - Smoking and Tobacco Products (PDF)
• Article 2 - Disposal of Refuse (PDF)
• Article 3 - Public Nuisance (PDF)
• Article 4 - Keeping of Domestic Animals (PDF)
• Article 5 - Private Swimming Pool Fence (PDF)
• Article 6 - Offensive Trades, Occupations and Practices (PDF)
• Article 7 - Body Art (PDF)
• Article 8 - Massage, Vapors, Pool Showers and Baths (PDF)
• Article 9 - Aquifer Protection District (PDF)
• Article 10 - Hospice Facilities (PDF)
• Article 11 - Biotechnology Registration (PDF)
• Article 12 - Registration and Construction of Private Water Supply (PDF)
• Article 13 - Mercury Disposal (PDF)
• Article 14 - Outside Consultant Fees (PDF)
• Article 15 - Separability Clause (PDF)
• Article 16 - Penalty Clause (PDF)
• Article 17 - Regulation to Restrict Foods Containing Trans Fat (PDF)
• Article 18 - Excavation and Trench Safety (PDF)
• Article 19 - Regulation Governing the Practice of Bodywork (PDF)
• Article 20 - Registered Marijuana Dispensaries (RMDs) (PDF)
• Article 21 - Indoor Tanning Regulation (PDF)
• Article 22 - Synthetic Drug Regulation (PDF)
• Article 23 - Drug Paraphernalia Regulation (PDF)
• Article 24 - Concussion Prevention, Education, and Training (PDF)