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During 2004, our department was involved in the Landfill, continues to fulfill their obligations to over- rabies baiting program. A new pharmaceutical regula- see the groundwater, surface water and gas monitoring tion was developed to ensure residents are receiving requirements. Landfill cap inspections are conducted optimum pharmaceutical care. A septic inspection and reports forwarded to the state. We will be work- regulation was adopted,which further clarifies the def- ing closely with the Department of Public Works to inition of septic systems failing to protect the public reseed the northwest slope to prevent further erosion j safety and the environment. A bedroom definition and liner damage. With the town departments work- regulation was adopted to further protect the Zone II ing together, quite a cost savings has been achieved. Water Recharge Areas. Water quality was monitored as part of the sum- Four flu clinics were held for our residents. Due mer bathing beach sampling program by an agreement to the initial shortage, the first three clinics were with Otis Air Force Base/Massachusetts National restricted to those over 65 and with chronic illness. Guard. The Barnstable County Department of Health Once additional vaccine became available the remain- and Environment provided the beach sampling labor ing clinic was opened up to those over 50. We would and administrative reporting to the town and state. like to thank our residents for their patience during the There were 4 beach closings due to high bacteria in shortage, Christ the King Parish for use of their facil- Mashpee. ity and the Visiting Nurses Association. The V.N.A. distributed 1,647 doses of flu vaccine and 75 doses of In conclusion, on behalf of the entire Board of pneumonia vaccine for all four clinics. Health, we wish to commend our entire staff for their I! professionalism, conscientiousness and commitment. The state of Massachusetts adopted the "Smoke- free Workplace Law" on July 5, 2004. With the enact- Respectfully submitted, ment of this law and our board of health "Smoking Regulation the use of tobacco products in the work- Mar Rose Grad Chairman place is now comprehensively restricted. Fines are Y Y� � levied against any establishment, which makes L. Glenn Santos Co-chairman tobacco products accessible to children. Steven R. Ball, Clerk Woodard and Curran, our environmental engi- neering firm overseeing the Asher's Path Sanitary f z it F ; ti h - 9f v i . x 97