Where is the Building Inspector located?
His office at the DPW, 217 R. S. Main Street 781-784-1525
Who do I speak to about a copy of a Title 5 certificate for my septic system?
Engineering Dept: DPW 781-784-1525
Where can I get answers to questions about my septic system? and where can I find plans for my septic system?
Engineering Dept: DPW 781-784-1525
I need to replace or repair my septic system. Who do I speak to?
Call Jim Andrews, Engineering Aide, at the DPW at 781-784-1525 extension 17.
If he says you need to schedule a variance hearing, call Linda Rosen at 781-784-1500 x206 to schedule a hearing before the Board of Health. Variance procedures are listed on the Board of Health website.
Who do I call to find out names of licensed septic pumpers in town?
Call the Health Department office at 781-784-1500 x206
Who do I call to find out names of septic installers licensed in Sharon?
Call the DPW at 781-784-1525.
Who do I call with questions about my drinking water? Or about our town wells?
Call the Water Department at 781-784-1525.
Who do I call if I have problems with my weekly trash pickup?
Allied Waste: 1-800-825-3260
Who do I call if I have billings questions about my weekly trash pickup?
Allied Waste: 1-800-825-3260
Where and when can I get my blood pressure and/or blood sugar checked?
At the Sharon Board of Health, 1st floor of the Town Office Building during the following regular clinic hours: Tuesday 3-5 PM; Wed.-Thurs-Fri:9 - 10:30 AM.
There are also Thursday evening hours approximately once/month.check the Board of Health website for exact dates.
Where can I call to have my property sprayed for mosquitoes?
Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project will spray areas, upon request, between late May and late September early in the morning Monday to Friday.
Call 781-762-3681. Check the Project's website for further information at
What do I do if I find a dead bird on my property?
Avian surveillance has been discontinued as of 2009. In recent years, the tracking and testing of dead birds has become significantly less useful because so few birds are still susceptible to fatal WNV infections. For general information about WNV or , please call the MDPH Public Information Line toll free at 1-866–MASS-WNV (627-7968). For further information about mosquitoes and mosquito spraying, check our Board of Health website. |
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Do you do cholesterol screening?
Periodically (generally 2-4 times a year) the Health Department offers cholesterol screening for a nominal fee. Watch our webpage, the Sharon Advocate, and Cable TV for information.
Do you do T.B. tests?
No. Please check with your physician.
When does the Board of Health meet?
The Board of Health meets at the Town Office Building on Monday nights, beginning at 7:30 PM, approximately once every two weeks. Check the Board's website or the online Town Calendar for further information
What can I do with used needles and sharps?
Residential sharps may be disposed of at the Fire Department. See the Board of Health webpage for further information and instructions.
In addition, we general offer an annual disposal day for expired medications at the Health office....generally in June.
How can I get a flu shot ?
The Health Department offers free flu shots to Sharon residents every fall. See the Board of Health webpage at http://www.townofsharon.net for information on flu clinics. Information is posted as soon as it becomes available.
What immunizations does the Health Department provide?
The Health Department provides a number of immunizations (free of charge) to Sharon residents ages 7 and up. Call the office at 781-784-1500 x206 to schedule an appointments for Tuesday afternoon between 3 and 5 PM, or Friday morning between 9 and 10:30 AM. See the Board of Health webpage for further information on available immunizations.
What can I do to protect myself and my family from tickborne and mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
See the Board of Health webpage for information. In addition, see links from the Board of Health webpage to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control.
How often is the lake tested? Where can I find the results of these tests?
The Board of Health arranges to Lake Massapoag for E-Coli twice/weekly between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Results are posted at the Main Beach as soon as they are available. If there were an elevated count above allowable limits at either the Main Beach or the Community Center Beach, notices would be posted at the entrance to the beach(es).
Is it OK to feed the geese around the lake?
NO it is definitely NOT ok to feed the geese. Feeding the geese is harmful to the geese, the lake, and our drinking water. The Board of Health has enacted a regulation making it illegal to feed the geese from public property. The Board also urges people not to feed the geese from private property. See the Board of Health webpage (http://www.townofsharon.net) for further information.
Is it OK to smoke at the lake or at the ballfields?
NO. There is a Town Bylaw prohibiting smoking at the lake (other than in the parking area), as well as at all the ballfields and playgrounds.
May I bring my dog to the beach?
NO. Dogs are not allowed at the public beaches.
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