Blackstone Valley Partnership lacks quorum, tables salary adjustment
The Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health convened remotely on May 7 without a quorum, preventing formal action on a planned salary adjustment for Community Health Worker Jenna Goin. Attending representatives from Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, and Upton heard updates from Connor
Board of Health · Meeting of May 7, 2026
NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health convened remotely on May 7 without a quorum, preventing formal action on a planned salary adjustment for Community Health Worker Jenna Goin. Attending representatives from Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, and Upton heard updates from Connor Robichaud on state budget developments and hiring for a part-time CHW position, and from epidemiologist Jack Sullivan on hantavirus risk and new MAVEN access protocols. Danielle Lemar reported expanded food inspection activity, and Goin presented office hour schedules and SHINE Medicare training progress.
Four member towns were absent.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of May 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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