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Health Department
Contact TypeContact Information
Contact:
Health Director / Agent
Health Agent
Address:
355 East Central Street
Municipal Building
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone:
508-520-4905
Fax:
508-520-4989
Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Elected Members:
Name
Title
Phone
Chairman
528-6095
Paul Cheli
Member
520-8944
Donald Ranieri Jr.
Member
528-8295
Mission Statement: The Franklin Health Department is charged with protecting the public health and well-being of the community, in accordance with federal, state and local public health laws and regulations.  The Franklin Health Department's responsibilities include inspecting and permitting new and repaired/upgraded individual septic systems, witnessing percolation testing, biannual inspections of all food service and retail food establishments, investigating complaints of public health nuisances, enforcement of the state sanitary code relative to housing, licensing of children's recreational camps, inspection of semi-public swimming pools and spas, tanning salon and manicure/pedicure establishment inspections.  The Health Department also issues permits for individual private drinking water and irrigation wells.