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Board hears Mass DPH advisories and emergency‑planning update; suspected case tested negative
Summary
Board members reviewed a Mass DPH fish‑consumption advisory for Kendall Pond (mercury), a January influenza advisory and a gastroenteritis advisory for health‑care facilities, heard that the department finalized its all‑hazards response plan, and was told a recent suspected case returned negative test results.
The Gardner City Board of Health reviewed recent state public‑health advisories and a finalized local emergency‑response framework at its March 4 meeting.
A board member said Mass DPH issued a fish‑consumption advisory for Kendall Pond on Dec. 18 because of mercury and that notices were posted at city hall, the health department, the PACC and Lithuanian clubs; the department mailed notifications to abutters. The speaker corrected an earlier remark that had said 'lead' and…
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