Board of Health (BOH)

Meetings

4th Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm
Held via Zoom until further notice

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Tracy Carluccio, Chairperson
Pauline Serafin, Vice Chairperson
Tara Ramsey, Twp. Comm. Liaison
Janis Grover
Pete Miller
C. Larry Tatsch
Chris Sobieski
Leo DeCandia (Alt. I)
Diane Harrington (Alt. II)
Tara St. Angelo, BOH Attorney
Joe Petrone, Secretary

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Board of Health Secretary Contact Information:

Joe Petrone

boh@eastamwelltownship.com

908-782-8536 x14

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICES

COVID 19 (aka Corona virus) Information, Resources and Updates

In anticipation of the COVID-19 vaccine, New Jersey has launched the COVID-19 vaccination website at https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml. This site will contain information regarding the state COVID-19 vaccination plan, frequently asked questions, resources, as well as other information. October 2020

NJ Dept of Health https://covid19.nj.gov/

Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p) *
Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7) *
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts

* The call centers are not able to diagnose individuals, provide testing appointments or results, or give specific medical recommendations. Callers who need medical advice should contact their healthcare provider.

Hunterdon County Health Department

http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/coronavirus.html

Hunterdon Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline: 908-788-6440 (8a - 8p)

Special Notice from BOH June 2020

Tickborne diseases are a major public health concern and are some of the most commonly reported communicable diseases in New Jersey. Shelter at home orders may result in increased exposure to grassy or wooded areas. Ticks don’t social distance – take steps to prevent tick bites! Seeking medical care for tickborne illness should not be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

See Fight The Bite NJ! using this link to find additional information and resources.

MEETING INFORMATION
How to Download Zoom and Join a Meeting

**Please note: All members of the public will enter the meeting ON MUTE Please remain that way until the Open to the Public session when the Secretary will unmute you.

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Manual dial in by your location:

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Meeting ID: 943 224 2059
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SPECIAL ADVISORY

Please be mindful – DO NOT flush disposable wipes down your toilet. They can clog your sewage lines and septic system fields, requiring expensive repair.

A New York Times article warns that “Americans Coping With the Coronavirus Are Clogging Toilets” due to disinfectant wipes and paper items other than toilet paper being flushed. From the article: “Flushable wipes are not truly flushable,” said Jim Bunsey, chief operating officer of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. “They might go down the drain, but they do not break up like regular toilet paper.”

Even facial tissues can clog a toilet unless used in small amounts. Hashtag #WipesClogPipes.