Board of Health

SOCIAL MEDIA YOUR KIDS

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccination

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Beat the Heat! 

 Extreme Heat Safety Tips (mass.gov)

The COA has a AC loan program!  
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      Please call 781-259-8811 for more info

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially during stretches of hot, humid weather. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and remember: fans alone won’t lower your body temperature—use air conditioning or visit a cool location whenever possible.

  • Find a Cool Place:
    Head to air-conditioned spaces like libraries, shopping centers, community centers, or senior centers. Call 2-1-1 to find nearby cooling centers.
    • Lincoln Public Library is air-conditioned and open to the public during normal hours. For assistance after hours, call Lincoln Dispatch at 781-259-8113. In an emergency, dial 911.
  • Know the Signs of Heat Illness:
    Watch for dizziness, headache, nausea, confusion, or heavy sweating. Get medical help immediately if you notice these symptoms.
  • Cool Off at DCR Pools & Beaches:
    The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages 79 waterfronts, 24 swimming pools, and 20 spray decks across the state- many with lifeguards on duty and accessibility features. These are great options to safely beat the heat.


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Lincoln residents are invited to bring their cats and dogs to the rabies clinic on Saturday April 5, 2025 at the Bedford Town Hall. Please see below for more information and to register. 

Rabies Clinic Flyer 2025 -

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Free COVID Tests from the government will be available starting at the end of September 2024! 

https://aspr.hhs.gov/covid-19/test/Pages/default.aspx

West Nile Virus and EEE risk levels

See the link below for up-to-date information regarding risk levels for WNV and EEE in Massachusetts.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update

West Nile Virus increased risk to Moderate in Lincoln (as of 9/5/24)

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Increased Risk to Moderate in Sudbury

EEE risk remains Low in Lincoln (as of 9/5/24) 

Please see links below for symptoms and prevention tips

 West Nile Virus (WNV) | Mass.gov

 EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) I Mass.gov

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Naloxone (Narcan) now available at the Health Dept

Naloxone (Narcan) is now free and available at the Health Department front desk.  Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.  Narcan kits including 2 Narcan doses and instructions for use in English/Spanish have been put together with thanks to the Great Meadows Regional Collaborative nursing staff.  Tricia McGean, Lincoln's Public Health Nurse, is available for questions or support regarding Narcan use and opioid misuse @ mcgeanp@lincolntown.org.

 

For more information, please click on the link below from the CDC:
 
https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html

Get Ready: Emergency Tips and Checklist

It's never too soon to be prepared. Download the tip sheet and checklist below to learn how to protect yourself in times of disaster. 

Emergency Preparedness Tips and Supply Checklist

Removal of Deceased Animals on Private Property

Our animal control officer now offers removal services for deceased animals on private property for Lincoln residents. The BOH has initiated this offering through the town administration for the benefit of town residents.  


Cost:

Raccoon or smaller  $60.00

Coyote/Fisher/Fox  $125.00

Deer or larger $250.00


Accepted forms of payment are cash and Venmo. 


Hours of operation are 9 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Residents will be given a two-hour window. Payment in full is required prior to rendering of services. 


Removal will only occur if it has been deemed safe for the officer.


Please call the Animal Control office at 978-897-5596 and leave a voicemail if no one answers. 

**Tick Testing Program Announcement**

The Tick Testing Program is now available for residents in the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative, including Lincoln. Order a comprehensive tick report by mail to unveil disease-causing microbes, including Lyme disease pathogens in deer ticks.

Residents can access the tick report website for a $30 subsidy, reducing the cost to $20 instead of $50 per report. Quarterly reports from Tick Report will detail the number of ticks tested and their disease status.

For program details and ordering, visit https://www.tickreport.com/order-tick-test. 

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CORONAVIRUS  

Visit our dedicated CORONAVIRUS information page
You can also review the sites below for updated information:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Nonpharmaceutical Interventions for flu prevention (CDC)

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (State DPH)

EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE)

Preferred Prevention protection against EEE-June 2022

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Your Home Septic System

More information is available on our Forms and Application Page

VAPING

Board of Health's support on the temporary ban of vaping material

Meetings

  • Held one Wednesday night each month
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • 16 Lincoln Road
    Lincoln, MA 01773

All meetings are open to the public. Citizens wishing to be placed on the agenda for a particular meeting should call the Board of Health Administrative Assistant at 781-259-2614 at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Frederick L. Mansfield, MD, Chairman
  • Steven R. Kanner, MD, Member
  • Patricia Miller, Member

About the Board of Health

The Board of Health is responsible for a variety of issues related to solid and hazardous waste disposal, communicable diseases, and public health hazards in the environment. The board is charged with:

  • Overseeing the Town’s Title V inspection program - more information is available on our FORMS AND APPLICATION PAGE
  • Enforcing the State Sanitary Code for food establishments - more information is available on our FORMS AND APPLICATION PAGE.
  • Overseeing mosquito control programs 
  • Supporting mental health services for Lincoln residents through Eliot Community Human Services 
  • Organizing a flu vaccination clinic each autumn for seniors