Board of Health

Amherst Board of Health 
 The Board of Health is responsible for the protection and promotion of public health, the control of disease, and the promotion of sanitary living conditions for the Town of Amherst. The Board of Health oversees health regulations for the Town of Amherst including:
  • Creating new regulations
  • Review existing regulations
  • Reviewing and determining on variance requests for existing regulations

View current: Board of Health Regulations

The Board of Health is comprised of 5 appointed members each serving a 3 year term. The agents of the Board of Health are the Health Inspectors who are located in the Inspection Services Department and responsible for enforcement of Board of Health and State regulations and inspections. 
 

Current Board of Health Members


Member Year Appointed Term Expires
Diane Amsterdam, MD 2013 2019
Stephen George 2016 2019
Nancy Gilbert 2018 2020
 John Tobiason  2014 2020
     
Each of the 5 members is appointed by the Town Manager for 3-year terms.

Meetings


The Board of Health meetings are held monthly. Meetings are posted on the Event Calendar on the Town of Amherst website, as well as posted with the Amherst Town Clerk.

Agendas & Minutes 

Most Recent Agenda / All Agendas 
Most Recent Minutes / All Minutes