Charlton Board of Health reports health fair, naloxone distribution and property inspections

Town health staff updated the Board of Health on recent outreach and inspections at the May 5 meeting. Staff said the wellness committee handed out about 100 cooler bags at a recent library health fair containing water bottles, ice packs and first‑aid items. The department also reported distributing 53 naloxone kits to residents and attendees so far and said the original allotment was 144 kits; staff said the state will send replacements quickly when supplies run low.

Staff described ongoing food‑service and housing inspections, noting Bay Path kitchens were inspected recently and that the spring thaw has triggered more property‑condition complaints. The department said the usual process is to perform a roadside observation, send a letter with a scheduled inspection date and provide a 10‑day notice before entering property for an inspection; sometimes owners allow access and sometimes they do not.

No formal votes or policy changes were taken on the outreach or inspection programs during the meeting. A board member asked to remove the PAS item from future agendas until it needs to be reintroduced; staff had reported continuing water deliveries to homes above specified levels and said Andrea handles the delivery work.

Board members praised staff for community outreach at the health fair and for supporting events such as the farmers market. The department said it will continue distributing naloxone, tick kits and other supplies and will restock the naloxone supply from the state as needed.