Category: Board of Health

Transfer Station Recycling Information Updates

The Transfer Station Recycling Information sub page located on the Board of Health page has been extensively updated.  Please visit it to find new information and new ways to recycle, repurpose and reuse items. Transfer Station Recycling Information Page  

COVID-19 Massachusetts Booster Vaccine Information & Resources

COVID-19 Booster shots are now available. Individuals can check their COVID-19 booster eligibility by manufacturer and criteria.  As more information becomes available on booster vaccines for individuals who have received either the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Massachusetts will provide updated information at the above listed website. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and … Continued

FREE MassDEP Drinking Water from Private Wells PFAS Sampling Program

MassDEP will be conducting PFAS testing for a limited number of private wells, focusing on the 84 Massachusetts towns where 60% or more of residents are served by private wells.  Goshen is one of the towns eligible to participate in this program.  Private wells are regulated by local Boards of Health, which are overseen by … Continued

Goshen Recycling Information, Goals & Composting Information with a special offer

Composting information and a special offer through the Hilltown Resource Manangement Cooperative (HRMC) to purchase an Earth Machine Compost bin for 75% less than retail prices.  Go here Goshen Composting Information and Composting Bin Special Offer 2021 for the details. Learn more about the Goshen Board of Health’s 50% recycling goal and how we are … Continued

Short-Term Rental restricitions implemented by Massachusetts

Hotel/Motel & Short Term Rental restrictions: As part of the updated essential business list, DPH issued new guidance today around hotels, motels, inns, beds and breakfasts and other short-term residential rentals. Based on this new guidance, hotels, motels, and short-term rentals may only be used for efforts related to fighting COVID-19, like front line health workers … Continued

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