Board of Health

Meetings

• Monthly 

Agendas & Minutes

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

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Board Members

• Stephanie Souza MSN RN, Chairperson
  Term Expires: 2027
• Victoria Kinniburgh RN, Vice Chairperson
  Term Expires: 2028
• Scott Smith, Clerk
  Term Expires: 2028
• Dr. Shawn Khan, MD, Member                                                                                                             Term Expires: 2026
• Jay French, Member                                                                                                                              Term Expires: 2026
• Brian Darling, Health Agent
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Mission Statement

The Mission of the Seekonk Board of Health is to foster a healthy community by working to protect the community from environmental hazards, to prevent the spread of disease, to assure safe water, a safe and healthy food supply, clean air, and acceptable housing. The Board of Health strives to promote and educate healthy behaviors and to develop and implement reasonable regulatory guidance to assure these goals.

Southcoast Public Health Coalition

The Southcoast Public Health Coalition serves the communities of Fall River, Seekonk, Somerset, and Swansea, MA. Through the Massachusetts Office of Local & Regional Health’s Public Health Excellence Grant, this regional collaborative was created to provide improved community access to public health services by pooling resources, functions, and expertise. More information can be found at Southcoast Public Health Coalition

Overview

• Appointed By: Selectmen
• Members: Five
• Term: Three Years
• Meeting Schedule: Monthly
• Purpose: Concerned with all aspects of public health as they relate to daily living standards and is active with such issues as environmental standards, pollution control, land development, septic system standards, hazardous waste mitigation, and public health programs.