The mission of the Framingham Board of Health is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all residents of the City of Framingham. Under Massachusetts General Laws, state and local regulations, and community direction, the Board of Health is held responsible for disease prevention and control; health and environmental protection, and promoting a healthy community. The Board of Health serves as the local extension of both the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Members of the Board of Health
Name
Seat
District
Term Expiration
Darlene Connors
Chair
3
June 2027
Jeri Bryant
Vice-Chair
7
June 2027
Karen Beauregard
Member
6
June 2028
Fred Stratmann
Member
8
June 2028
Dr. Alycia Valente, MD MBE FACEP
Member
7
June 2027
Membership Responsibilities
Assure that the basic health needs of their community are being met.
Attend meetings, participate in strategy discussions, help resolve customer service problems, and give input on needs analysis, and negotiations.
Develop, implement, and enforce health policies.
Oversee inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service.
Participate in planning public hearings on cable TV services.
Member Skillset
Public health, medicine (MD and/or RN), JD, Business.
Meeting Information
Meeting dates/occurrence: The Board of Health meets once every month. For more information, please contact the Health Department at 508-532-5470.