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Caldwell Board hears Euro Grill clearance, lead‑abatement update and lingering COVID‑19 outbreaks; outreach planned
Summary
Board members were told Euro Grill received fire and health clearances to resume operations; lead abatement was completed at a location where high lead levels had been detected; the Health Officer reported lingering COVID-19 and flu cases with outbreaks in long‑term care facilities and plans for test‑kit distribution and street fair outreach.
At its April 14 meeting, the Caldwell Board of Health received staff reports that a fire at the Euro Grill has been cleared for reopening and that lead abatement work was completed at a location where high lead levels had been found.
Health Officer Maya Harlow reported that COVID‑19 and influenza cases are lingering into spring, with recent COVID‑19 outbreaks noted particularly in long‑term care facilities. The minutes record that test kits have been made available at community events; the Board plans to participate in the county street fair to offer public‑health education and testing resources. The nursing department reported strong turnout for Marion Manor education events (22 attendees for the general presentation and 19 for the nutrition presentation) and intends quarterly newsletters on child nutrition, food safety and child abuse awareness.
The Board also clarified an animal control address in one case: the correct address is 24 Smull Avenue (the file previously listed 24 Small Street).
Why it matters: The fire and health clearances allow a restaurant to reopen, lead abatement reduces exposure risks, and ongoing outreach and test‑kit distribution are part of the Board’s response to lingering respiratory illness activity; outbreaks in long‑term care facilities raise concern for vulnerable populations.
The Board did not enter closed session, called for public comment (none were received), and adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
