How does the Board of Health get involved with new houses and subdivisions?

The Board of Health works with the Planning Board in reviewing Definitive Subdivision Plans. This review begins with the submission of the plan to both the Planning Board and the Board of Health. The Board of Health has 45 days after the Definitive Plan is filed to report to the Planning Board in writing either:

• Approval of the plan; or
• Disapproval of the plan including specific findings as to which, if any, areas shown on the plan, cannot be used for building sites without injury to the public health. The report should also include the reasons for such a decision and, where possible, should include recommendations for adjustments to the plan. Approval of the plan by the Board of Health shall not be deemed to be an approval of a permit for any form of construction.