Vaccine Information
Primary series eligibility: Anyone over the age of 6 months is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine (vaccine doses are age-dependent). Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are…
Pools, Summer Camps, Beaver Permits and more
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing the state standards laid out in a number of Codes. Some of the most important public health protections…
Illness and Disease
Infectious diseases cause illness, suffering and even death, and place an enormous financial and emotional burden on society. In Massachusetts, infectious disease are managed through a partnership between local boards…
Housing/Lodging
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing minimum state standards for community sanitation. The CPHS issues permits, conducts inspections, and initiates enforcement activities when needed to…
Food Safety
The CPHS Regional Health Agents work to ensure safe food for residents and visitors of our member towns through regular inspections, educational programs and policy creation. We inspect restaurants, bed…
Septic Systems and Drinking Water
Safe, clean drinking water is one of the most important contributions to health, but in a rural area it can be easily threatened by failing or inadequate septic systems. CPHS…
Public Health Nursing Program
The Public Health Nursing Program is part of several services within Cooperative Public Health Service (CPHS), a regional health district serving fifteen Boards of Health in Franklin County. The nurses…
