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Town of Heath
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HELP WANTED~~HIGHWAY SKILLED LABORER/OPERATOR

Applications Sought. See Attachments for Additional Information.

Posted: to Select Board on Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Updated: Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Avian Flu on the Rise

How to best protect backyard flocks

Posted: to Select Board on Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Updated: Tue, Jan 28, 2025

Air Quality Sensor installed at JRMC

Posted: to Board Of Health News on Mon, Jan 6, 2025
Updated: Mon, Jan 6, 2025

Massachusetts AG’s Neighborhood Renewal Division

Posted: to Board Of Health News on Mon, Jan 6, 2025
Updated: Mon, Jan 6, 2025

HOLIDAY RECYCLING

See the attached information about items that can be recycled and those that need to be disposed in the trash.

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Updated: Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Pickleball Has Started Mondays in Jacobs Gym

There are drop-in times and reserve times. See the Parks and Recreation Committee page for information.

Posted: to Parks & Recreation Committee on Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Updated: Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Mesothelioma Information

Seniors make up around 80% of those diagnosed with mesothelioma and it takes anywhere from 20-50 years after exposure to occur.

Posted: to Council on Aging on Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Updated: Tue, Dec 10, 2024

SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY STUDY UPDATE

The BERK12 Sustainability Study has made significant progress in creating different models for creating more efficiencies

Posted: to MTRSD on Tue, Nov 19, 2024
Updated: Wed, Nov 20, 2024

FREE COVID TEST KITS at JRMC

Posted: to Board Of Health News on Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Updated: Mon, Jan 6, 2025

CPHS Local Septic Regulations

Posted: to Board Of Health News on Thu, Oct 3, 2024
Updated: Thu, Oct 3, 2024

Berk12 Sustainability Study Virtual Update Oct 10

The Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School Districts and the BERK12 research team invite you to hear about progress and next steps.

Posted: to MTRSD on Fri, Sep 27, 2024
Updated: Fri, Sep 27, 2024

2024 Pioneer Valley Spring Update

Posted: to Mosquito Reports on Thu, May 16, 2024
Updated: Thu, May 16, 2024

Heath Cultural Council Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

The Heath Cultural Council recently announced funding recipients for the 2024 grant cycle.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023

Select Board Meetings Now on Audio Recording

Listen to Previous Meetings: https://townofheath.org/p/67/Audio-Recordings

Posted: to Select Board on Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Updated: Mon, Feb 5, 2024

New Town Telephone System and New Office Extensions

See attached document for the complete list

Posted: to Select Board on Wed, Aug 2, 2023
Updated: Wed, Aug 2, 2023

Heath Cultural Council Community Survey Results

Heath Cultural Council’s Community Survey report is now available to view. Please see the PDF attached to this link. Thank you to those Heath residents who took the time to complete this survey.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Thu, Jul 27, 2023
Updated: Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Mohawk Trail Regional School District Sustainability Study: Phase I Reports & Meetings

Links to written Reports and live meeting times to share thoughts and ask questions

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, May 26, 2023
Updated: Fri, May 26, 2023

SPRING CLEANING? RECYCLE YOUR TEXTILES!

See Attached Flyer about Recycling Most Textiles

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, May 26, 2023
Updated: Fri, May 26, 2023

2022 TOWN REPORT

Town Report recapping work and financials of 2022.

Posted: to Select Board on Wed, May 3, 2023
Updated: Wed, May 3, 2023

Heath Free Public Library Presents Raising Our Voices Featuring Singer/Storyteller David Bates

A free family event on June 10 celebrating empowerment, school vacation and the 2023 Summer Reading Program

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Tue, May 2, 2023
Updated: Tue, May 2, 2023

Heath Cultural Council Launches Community Survey

Heath Cultural Council seeks input on cultural programs in our community

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Sun, Apr 30, 2023
Updated: Sun, Apr 30, 2023

But Is It Art: A Retrospective of Del Viarengo’s Creations

A posthumous art exhibition featuring approximately 80 works by Heath Artist Del Viarengo

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Sun, Apr 30, 2023
Updated: Mon, May 1, 2023

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Saturday, May 6th, 9:00 a.m., Jacobs Road Municipal Center Gymnasium

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2023

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

Friday, May 5th, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m., Jacobs Road Municipal Center

Posted: to Town Clerk on Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Town Solar Survey

Complete the Solar Survey to express your interest in development of town solar.

Posted: to Select Board on Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Updated: Mon, Mar 20, 2023

Rabies Clinic

Regional Rabies Clinic April 1, 2023 at Franklin County Fairgrounds

Posted: to Town Clerk on Fri, Mar 3, 2023
Updated: Fri, Mar 3, 2023

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS MAY 5

Nomination papers are available.

Posted: to Town Clerk on Wed, Mar 1, 2023
Updated: Wed, Mar 1, 2023

Reduced Energy Costs for Eligible Residents

Eligible residents can reduce energy costs by opting into the Heath Power Group.

Posted: to Select Board on Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Updated: Wed, Jan 18, 2023

What Happens to My Trash?

Watch how recyclables from Heath are processed

Posted: to Select Board on Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Updated: Wed, Jan 11, 2023

Heath Cultural Council Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

Funding for arts, humanities and science programs allocated for FY2023

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Mon, Jan 2, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jan 3, 2023

Ways to save with rising costs

Posted: to Town Offices on Tue, Dec 27, 2022
Updated: Tue, Dec 27, 2022

Proposed Bridge Superstructure Replacement Project

The town of Heath is receiving sealed bids for the Proposed Bridge Superstructure Replacement Project at Route 8A (Jacksonville Stage Rd over Burrington Brook.)

Posted: to Town Offices on Wed, Nov 9, 2022
Updated: Wed, Nov 9, 2022

Deadline for HCC Grant Applications Fast-approaching!

The deadline for 2023 grant applications is Monday, October 17, 2022. Don’t delay. Apply today at https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/heath/

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Wed, Oct 5, 2022
Updated: Wed, Oct 5, 2022

SCAM ALERT! Recognize Scams and Identity Theft

Free Program~September 27th, 1:00--3:00 p.m., 18 Jacobs Road

Posted: to Council on Aging on Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Updated: Mon, Sep 26, 2022

OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION~~SEPTEMBER 24

Library and Senior Center Welcomes Everyone to New Location

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Updated: Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Community Hall 150th Anniversary Celebration

October 8th, 1-4 p.m. See attached pages for details about events.

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, Sep 8, 2022
Updated: Thu, Sep 8, 2022

Heath Cultural Council Now Accepting 2023 Grant Applications

Grant proposals for community-oriented, culturally-enriching programs are due by Monday, October 17, 2022.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Tue, Sep 6, 2022
Updated: Tue, Sep 6, 2022

Heath Cultural Council Presents Fall Community Square Dances

Join us on September 17 and October 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Community Hall for square dancing with the Fall Town String Band and Doug Wilkins, Caller. Admission is free.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Updated: Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Heath Cultural Council Seeking New Members for FY2023

HCC is actively recruiting volunteer members to join our team.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jul 25, 2022

Heath Arts Exhibition: Artists Call

Heath resident artists invited to participate in the Sixth Annual Heath Arts Exhibition, September 3 through 10, 2022.

Posted: to Historical Commission on Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Updated: Sun, Jun 12, 2022

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING REGARDING LIBRARY and ACCESSIBILITY

June 7, 2022, 7:00--8:00 p.m., Virtual Meeting Only

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, May 26, 2022
Updated: Thu, May 26, 2022

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS - Friday MAY 6th

Polls open 12:00pm until 7:00pm at 18 Jacobs Road municipal building

Posted: to Town Clerk on Tue, May 3, 2022
Updated: Tue, May 3, 2022

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING~~SATURDAY, MAY 7TH

9:00 a.m., Jacobs Municipal Building

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Updated: Thu, Apr 28, 2022

2021 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

Financial reports and activity summaries of the town’s municipal officials, boards and committees.

Posted: to Select Board on Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Updated: Tue, Apr 26, 2022

"CLEAN SWEEP" BULKY WASTE RECYCLING DAY

Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to noon

Posted: to Select Board on Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Updated: Tue, Apr 26, 2022

PUBLIC MEETING LISTENING SESSION~~May 17th, 6:00 p.m.

Meeting to hear public comments regarding the integrated Hazard Mitigation Plan and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan

Posted: to Select Board on Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Updated: Tue, Apr 26, 2022

OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM

free home modifications for eligible adults 62+

Posted: to Council on Aging on Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Updated: Tue, Mar 29, 2022

Rabies Vaccination Clinic

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Regional Animal Control Office is hosting a rabies clinic on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 10am -noon at 18 Jacobs Rd.

Posted: to Town Clerk on Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Updated: Tue, Mar 8, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in wild birds in MASSACHUSETTS

Posted: to Agricultural Commission on Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Updated: Fri, Mar 4, 2022

Walk Safe Program MWF at Jacobs Gym from 9 to Noon

The Walk Safe program is open to all ages three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the winter. The doors at 18 Jacobs Road will be open from 9 to noon for this purpose. Come masked and proceed directly to the gym for your walk.

Posted: to Council on Aging on Tue, Dec 28, 2021
Updated: Fri, Jan 7, 2022

Alzheimer Support

Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists Heath families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Posted: to Town Nurse on Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Updated: Mon, Nov 22, 2021

COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING~~November 29th, 6:00 p.m., Virtual Meeting Only

As regards 11 Bellor Road and the proposed facilities and operations

Posted: to Select Board on Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2021

Heath Cultural Council Grant Application Deadline Extended to November 1, 2021

The HCC deadline for grant applications has been extended to November 1, 2021.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Sat, Oct 16, 2021
Updated: Sat, Oct 16, 2021

Heath Cultural Council Recruiting New Members

HCC seeking new members with compatible skill sets to join council.

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Sun, Oct 3, 2021
Updated: Sun, Oct 3, 2021

Heath Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals for 2022

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 15, 2021

Posted: to Cultural Council News on Thu, Sep 9, 2021
Updated: Thu, Sep 9, 2021

Artistic Work Wanted

Work Created by Heath Artisans Sought

Posted: to Community Event on Fri, Jul 23, 2021
Updated: Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Library Opening for "Grab ’n Go" Browsing

The Library is reopening for in-person visits on Monday, June 14.

Posted: to Library on Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Updated: Fri, Jun 11, 2021

The 5 D’s of mosquito protection

Ways to reduce exposure to mosquitos

Posted: to Mosquito Reports on Thu, May 27, 2021
Updated: Thu, May 27, 2021

How can you stop mosquitos?

Helpful mitigation ideas

Posted: to Mosquito Reports on Thu, May 27, 2021
Updated: Thu, May 27, 2021

Public Comment for Mosquito Control Spraying

Forum to voice thoughts & concerns on mosquito control May 25th, 6:05 p.m.

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, May 20, 2021
Updated: Thu, May 20, 2021

2020 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

Electronic Version of the 2020 Annual Town Report Attached

Posted: to Select Board on Mon, May 3, 2021
Updated: Wed, May 5, 2021

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING~~SATURDAY, MAY 8TH, 9:00 a.m.

At 18 Jacobs Road, Under the Tent

Posted: to Select Board on Sun, May 2, 2021
Updated: Wed, May 5, 2021

RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC--APRIL 24

Vaccination Clinic--April 24th, 10:00--12:00 noon, 18 Jacobs Rd., $20 per vaccine.

Posted: to Town Clerk on Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Updated: Wed, Apr 7, 2021

TOWN ELECTION MAIL-IN VOTING APPLICATION

Application to receive a mail-in ballot for the Annual Town Election.

Posted: to Town Clerk on Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Updated: Mon, Apr 12, 2021

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: NEW POST OFFICE SERVICE HOURS

The Heath Post Office Hours for conducting retail business have changed to 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Posted: to Town Offices on Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Updated: Thu, Mar 4, 2021

MTRSD Survey: What Our Schools Are and Should Be

The district needs to hear from the community through a survey that is part of a strategic planning process for the MTRSD.

Posted: to Select Board on Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Updated: Mon, Mar 1, 2021

Municipal Vulnerability & Hazardous Mitigation

Please fill out an important survey to aid the town in obtaining funding.

Posted: to Select Board on Sat, Feb 27, 2021
Updated: Mon, Mar 1, 2021

2021 IMPORTANT DATES FOR MUNICIPAL EVENTS

Calendar of dates and deadlines for Annual Town Election and Meeting

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Updated: Fri, Apr 16, 2021

COVID-19 Household Impact Survey

UMass announced a national survey to determine the impact of COVID-19 on Households. The study aims at informing equitable policy interventions and resilience plans. Residents are asked to fill out the survey for their household as soon as possible.

Posted: to Select Board on Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Updated: Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Request for Quotes: Cellulose Thermal/Acoustical Insulation at Community Hall

See attachment for details.

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Updated: Fri, Dec 18, 2020

Holiday Recycling Tips and Updates

Check the newsletter for maximizing your recycled trash!

Posted: to Select Board on Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Updated: Mon, Nov 23, 2020

OPEN SPACE PLAN

Draft Update and Revision

Posted: to Select Board on Fri, Sep 4, 2020
Updated: Fri, Sep 4, 2020

Calendar of Events
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Heath Free Public Library at Jacobs Road Municipal Center
Posted to: Library Trustees
  • Attached File: 2025 Trustees Meeting Notice 03 17.docx
  • Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    via ZOOM
    Posted to: Planning Board
  • Attached File: PB 2025-03-17 Agenda
  • Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Jacobs Road Municipal Center Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
  • Attached File: SB 2025-03-18 Agenda
  • Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Municipal Building, 18 Jacobs Road
    Posted to: Finance Committee
  • Attached File: FC 2025-03-18 Agenda
  • Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    JRMC
    Posted to: Planning Board
  • Attached File: PB 2025-03-18 Agenda
  • Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Room 135 JRMC
    Posted to: Council on Aging
    Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    18 Jacobs Road
    Posted to: Town Clerk
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