North Andover Town Hall - 120 Main St. North Andover, MA
Conference Room 1
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Quarterly Opioid Workgroup meeting facilitated by MEPHC. Please feel free to extend an invitation to any of the stakeholders in your community working on the use of the opioid settlement funds. This work group is aimed at sharing resources and collaborating to maximize the use of opioid settlement funds throughout the MEPHC communities.
Location: 600 Market Street, Second Floor, Lynnfield The meeting space is in the Market Street Shopping Centre. Parking anywhere in the plaza is free. The facility is located in an office building between the Claire's and Lush and we'll be in the Lynnfield Media Studios on the second floor. During this meeting we will be joined by Ana Bess Moyer Bell, a Drama Therapist through 2nd Act. 2nd Act is a collective of artists in recovery which uses theatre, film, and drama therapy to address the impact of substance use. Together they empower diverse and inclusive communities to promote understanding in the face of stigma. We will also share updates and resources with each other. If you have any questions, please let me know!
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Lawrence General Trauma Unit will be presenting Stop the Bleed hosted in North Andover.
Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) for the 2025 Public Health Learning Forum! Sessions will be taking place virtually November 18-21. The event is free to attend, and all who are interested are welcome. Sessions will focus on training and tools to support public health workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management to strengthen governmental public health workforce capacity.
https://www.train.org/ma/course/1129787/
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This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning activities and learn about the benefits of working regionally, with a real-life example from the town of Sudbury.
The session will highlight common challenges, a practical framework for long-term response planning, and available state and professional service supports to help communities move from funding to action.
Contact
MMA Education and Training Coordinator Kristianna Lapierre
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Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd from 12:00 -1:00 PM for a webinar focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) and its impacts in Massachusetts.
The goals of the webinar are to:
MEPHC Nurses Meeting
IN-PERSON Haverhill Citizen Center
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We will be joined by Northeast Regional Public Health Nurse Consultant Chassea Robinson
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state.
These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members.
Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team, and Amherst’s Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS) team.
Panelists will include:
• CRESS Director Camille Theriaque
• Cambridge Community Safety Department Director Marie Mathieu
• Lynn Calm Team Program Administrator Abdel Razak Kawaf
• Lynn Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Faustina Cuevas
Presenters will give an overview of how each initiative operates, and how they differ in scope, funding, and staffing based on the community’s needs and resources. They will also discuss the importance of community buy-in when launching a similar program.
Online registration is available for the 75-minute webinar, which will begin at noon. Only MMA members may register. MMA members include elected officials and municipal employees from MMA member communities across the state. Media members are not permitted to attend.
Contact
MMA Education and Training Coordinator Kristianna Lapierre at klapierre@mma.org
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When: December 16, 2025 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: zoom
Presenter: Kathleen Dufour - Tobacco Inspector / trainer
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Quarterly Opioid Workgroup meeting facilitated by MEPHC. Please feel free to extend an invitation to any of the stakeholders in your community working on the use of the opioid settlement funds. This work group is aimed at sharing resources and collaborating to maximize the use of opioid settlement funds throughout the MEPHC communities. The meeting will be held at Lynnfield Media Studios, 600 Market St, Second Floor, Lynnfield. Directions and Parking: The Lynnfield Media Studios is located in the Market Street shopping center. The entrance to the building is situated between Claire's and Lush. You can take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor, and the studio will be the first door on the right. Parking at Market Street is free and does not have a time limit.
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Growing a New Heart is hosting Broadening the Lens, which is an introductory 3- hour learning event for local public health that explores how to examine public health questions through the lens of racial and social justice, and how to approach existing inequities in practical ways.
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MEPHC Nurses Meeting
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The Tri-Town Health District, Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative, and DPH Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health present a webinar on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins, health outcomes, bloom warning approaches, and available tools/resources for monitoring.
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This webinar will review the legal landscape regarding the sale of kratom, an unregulated plant-based substance commonly sold and used for its psychological and physiological effects. Attendees will learn about the power municipalities have to regulate kratom, and hear from local public health officials with firsthand experience. Free for MEHA members, $25 for non-members.
https://maeha.org/event/implementing-kratom-regulations-at-the-local-level-webinar/
NEHA presents a 1-hour webinar on unwanted pests, practical strategies for integrated pest management (IPM), and ways to support healthier environments through prevention and communication.
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MEPHC is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid course.
Why Take Youth Mental Health First Aid?
This course gives public health professionals practical tools to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in young people (ages 12–18). You’ll learn how to spot early warning signs, offer supportive, appropriate first-line help, and connect youth to the right resources—skills that directly strengthen community outreach, crisis response, and prevention efforts.
Details:
WMPHA presents the annual Totally Title 5 conference at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Hear from industry experts, local public health, and MA DEP staff. Topics include Title 5 basics, private wells, Metrik, and more! Register by March 17.
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Emily Whittaker-Smith from CMRPC Training Hub presents on recreational camps. Topics include emergency preparedness plans, requirements amongst different camps, staff qualifications and training requirements, camp program binders, and application of 105 CMR 430.000 for reviews and inspections. Register by March 23.
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MEPHC Nurses Meeting
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Join the Bay State Public Health Training Hub for a presentation on neighborhood renewal. Krystle Carvalho, an Assistant Attorney General in the AG’s Neighborhood Renewal Division, will discuss the NRD program and how it serves communities, including restoring abandoned properties and halting the progression of hazards from non-compliance. Register here!
NEHA’s Symposium supports and educates retail food safety jurisdictions at state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) levels, whether just beginning with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards) or maintaining conformance with them. This year's Symposium focuses on “Progress in Motion”, providing practical, FDA-aligned insights on advancing Retail Food Program Standards through sessions with national experts and peers. Register here!
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In this one hour training from the NEPHTC, learn about the role of grants in supporting public health programs and initiatives, how to identify appropriate grant funding sources for public health projects, how to prepare for writing a grant by creating a logic model, and more.
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Think you know all there is to know about the proper use of test strips? Think again! Test strips are often used incorrectly, even by experienced EH professionals. Learn the differences between cleaning and sanitizing and how each plays a role in preventing the spread of pathogens. It explores common retail sanitizers, the test kits used to measure their effectiveness, and best practices for using them correctly. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to confidently apply effective practices against contamination and help maintain a safer environment. Register here!
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This three part webinar series from Yale School of Public Health and presented by Jack Moran from the Public Health Foundation provides an overview of AI, intro to adopting AI in the workplace, and unified governance and data security. June 9, 16, and 23; 12:30-1:00pm (Virtual). Register here!
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Join this interactive session with OLRH to explore the structure of the results reports, how to interpret key findings and identified barriers, and how you can use the data to support strategic planning and FY27 priority-setting. We will discuss practical strategies for addressing resource constraints, communicating survey results with municipal leadership, and planning for regional collaboration or shared services. Join here!
Join MHOA for a presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order and how to conduct a public hearing. The session will also cover the portions of the Open Meeting Law applicable to public hearings. The session will conclude with a live Q&A. Register here!
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This training is an instructor-led course designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and practical techniques needed to stay safe in a variety of settings beyond the traditional workplace. The course emphasizes proactive safety planning, environmental awareness, and risk assessment strategies and practical de-escalation skills that can be applied when interacting with potentially agitated individuals, supporting safer and more effective community engagement. Register by June 3.
Join the Barnstable Country Training Hub for a lunch and learn on labeling, cross-contact prevention, and what inspectors should look for when evaluating gluten free claims. Register here!
This workshop builds upon concepts learned in FD215 Managing Retail Food Safety and is designed to further enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of food safety inspection officers in conducting risk-based inspections. Register here. June 22-26 (Virtual)
One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Dr. Basler will talk about how CDC’s One Health Office works with federal, state, and international One Health partners to strengthen One Health collaborations to effectively address health threats that occur at the human-animal-environmental interface. He will also present on federal New World screwworm planning and preparedness activities to highlight an example of effective One Health coordination and collaboration. Register here!
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Come learn about the essential skills and competencies of professional public managers and public leaders. Hear why it is essential for us to invest in management and leadership skills as part of our professional growth. Presentation by Georgie Bishop, the President of the Public Sector Consortium. Free for MEHA members, $25 for non-members. Register here!
Join Bay State Public Health Training Hub for a presentation on regulating Massage Therapy/Bodyworks establishments, as Danielle Gurgel, MPH, takes us through the need-to-knows about Bodyworks and the evolving role we place in the compliance of Massage Therapy establishments. Danielle Gurgel has worked in public health for nearly eight years now and is the current Executive Director of the City of Taunton. Learn more here!
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This 4 TCH regional event features a full-day of in-person training and exhibition using lab equipment that utility operators will encounter at a water or wastewater treatment plant. This Demonstration Day is a space for face-to-face networking for professionals from across the industry. Register here!
July 10 and 13, 9am-12pm (Virtual); Exam July 23
Title 5 System Inspectors ensure your septic system is running efficiently and verify your system has been properly maintained. Title 5 inspections are required each time ownership is transferred. To receive notifications about upcoming classes, please email title5@neiwpcc.org.
This webinar will discuss the rising threat of extreme heat, highlighting intensifying heatwaves, elevated nighttime temperatures, and risks such as social isolation, higher mortality rates, and strain on healthcare systems. The session will emphasize tailored communication strategies, recognizing biases, and providing actionable steps for individuals and households to mitigate heat risks, as well as additional planning resources. Register here!
July 13-17 (Virtual) This course explores how risk-based inspections can be applied in retail and food service establishments. Topics include the “process approach” to HACCP, applications of HACCP principles in routine inspection work, and assessing active managerial control of risk factors by operators through a HACCP system or other established food safety systems. While the process approach is new to many regulators, it is better designed for use in retail and food service settings than traditional HACCP approaches because it eliminates lengthy flow charting and hazard analysis for every type of food product. Register here!
Join the Bay State Public Health Training Hub for a presentation by Priscilla Matton, the Superintendent of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project. She will provide information on the mosquito life cycle and habitat, West Nile Virus, EEE, and control measures. Register here!
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Join NEHA for a one-hour webinar exploring CDC’s Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework, a key tool that environmental public health professionals can use to address the public health impacts of climate change. Participants will learn about the purpose and elements of the BRACE framework and will hear examples of how this resource can be applied in partnership with communities to assess and prepare for climate-related health impacts. Register here!
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Quarterly Opioid Workgroup meeting facilitated by MEPHC.
Please feel free to extend an invitation to any of the stakeholders in your community working on the use of the opioid settlement funds. This work group is aimed at sharing resources and collaborating to maximize the use of opioid settlement funds throughout the MEPHC communities. We will also share updates and resources with each other. If you have any questions, please let me know!
The meeting will be held at Lynnfield Media Studios, 600 Market St, Second Floor, Lynnfield.
Directions and Parking:The Lynnfield Media Studios is located in the Market Street shopping center. The entrance to the building is situated between Claire's and Lush. You can take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor, and the studio will be the first door on the right.
Parking at Market Street is free and does not have a time limit.
April Meeting Notes: Opioid Workgroup 4/30/26