01/21/2026 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes (2)

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Mr. Martin reads a letter (appendix A), on behalf of Citizens for the Preservation of Waquoit Bay, Mr. Martin recommends the Board adopt Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technology (BANRT) as the standard to be required for all new septic systems in Mashpee. That this technology can achieve effluent total nitrogen levels of ten mg per liter or better. Mr. Martin states that enhanced systems (approved by DEP) exist that can remove an extra nine (9) mg per liter of total nitrogen from residential septic systems beyond the standard currently required and it is common sense to act today to take advantage of that technological improvement Mr. Martin requests that this recommendation be placed on the next meeting agenda. …that dealing with nitrogen at the source is the cheapest way to deal with it. Public comments are closed. Mr. Livingston closes the public hearing. Public Hearing is closed. HEALTH AGENT DISCUSSION Agent Seabury speaks about the Health Fair and the lack of turnout over the past few years. He has contacted the health departments in Bourne, Falmouth, and Sandwich about partnering with the Mashpee Health Department and may also reach out to Tom McKean in Barnstable. He has spoken with Mary Bradbury, Director of the Mashpee Recreation Department, about changes to improve public participation. In addition, Agent Seabury would like to coordinate a blood drive for those who are interested in participating. The County has committed to doing the advertising. Agent Seabury added that he is working with the Tribe, they usually come to Mashpee Health Fair and in turn Mashpee goes to theirs. He plans on asking the Select Board if he can hold the fair by the splash pad at Edward C. “Tiger” Long Memorial Playground during school break on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 12-3pm. Alternatively, it can be held in conjunction with Mashpee Night Out at the Police Department, which is well attended. 3