Free Water Testing
The Board of Health has shared information about free water testing. For more information go to ... more ››
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has shared new and additional materials for employers, which reflect the new temporary... more ››
New Temporary Capacity & Gathering Limits Announced by Governor Baker, Effective December 26, 2020
Governor Baker and the Department of Public Health have shared the following new temporary capacity & gathering limits with the Town:
Mass.gov Guidance for Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One
On Tuesday, December 8th, Governor Baker announced that the entire Commonwealth will be rolled back to Phase Three, Step One of the... more ››
Letter from Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development for Employers Regarding COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
The Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development has shared a letter to any and all employers reinforcing employer... more ››
New Help to Quit Menthol Tobacco Projects
Smoking and vaping may put people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, especially because they can weaken the immune system and... more ››
Ticks & Mosquitos Are Out In Full Force!
We know the dangers of COVID-19 and mosquitos, but ticks are also a concern this time of year!
From the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project: Notice of Aerial Larval Control Application
The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project has sent word that they will be conducting aerial larval control applications in 2020 between... more ››
The New Look of Nicotine Addiction: Risks and Dangers of Youth Vaping
20% of Massachusetts high school students report currently using e-cigarettes and vape pens, and 41% tried them at least once.
Mosquito Repellent Available from the Board of Health
Thanks to a generous donation from the Stop & Shop Distribution Center, the Board of Health has a limited supply of mosquito repellent... more ››
Town Recycling Program Update
In recent days, you may have seen other local municipalities having issues regarding recycling programs in their communities. In response... more ››
Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save and When to Throw Out
With the prolonged power outages from this past weekend, the Board of Health would like Freetown residents to take a look at the US... more ››
How to avoid, spot and treat hypothermia & frostbite
With the prolonged extreme cold that has hit our area, the Board of Health wants everyone to be aware of how to avoid, spot & treat... more ››
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot!
The Board of Health would like to remind you that it's not too late to get your flu shot! In fact, the CDC has declared this week National... more ››
Turkey Preparation Tips from the Board of Health
Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in the... more ››
Tick-borne Disease Presentation - July 27, 2017
The Freetown Board of Health and the Public Health Nurse will be conducting a presentation on tick-borne diseases (i.e. lyme, babesiosis,... more ››
Avoid, Spot and Treat Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion
As many of us may know first hand, heat stroke & heat exhaustion are very common! Check out this infographic about both conditions, and... more ››
Mosquito Bite and Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention
Mosquitos are out in full force! Check out this infographic from the CDC on how to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
The Pool is Only as Clean As You Are!
Pools are great for perfecting your backstroke or relaxing on your favorite float. But they can also spread illness. Please take a look at... more ››
Stay Independent: Prevent Falls
An older adult falls every second of every day. Fall affect us all - whether personally or someone we love or care about. Check out this... more ››