What is the difference between the Board of Health and the Health Division?

The Board of Health are residents of Braintree, who are appointed to a term of office and are given the legal authority to set policies and make regulations to protect the public and environmental health.


The employees of the Health Division are responsible for the daily operation of the Division.

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1. What is the difference between the Board of Health and the Health Division?
2. How often are food service inspections conducted?
3. When do food preparers have to wear gloves?
4. Do I need a permit from the Health Division to have a bake sale?
5. I think I may have gotten sick from a restaurant. What should I do?
6. Do I have to leave my name to file a complaint?
7. Does the Health Division offer free immunizations?
8. Can I obtain my childhood immunization record from the Health Division?
9. Where can I dispose of my SHARPS needles?
10. Do you test public bathing beach water and how often?
11. I would like to install a well on my property for irrigation. What are the requirements?
12. What is the required heating temperature in a dwelling?