Wendy Mis, MPH, RS, Director of Health

Office Location: 3rd Floor of Town Hall
Main: (860) 652-7534
Fax: (860) 652-7533
Notifiable/Reportable Conditions Line: (860) 652-7534
After-Hours Emergencies: (860) 633-8301
For EMERGENCIES only, please call 911

The Health Department is responsible for preserving and protecting the public’s health. Environmental programs include water, sewage, food protection, epidemiological investigations, and housing. Disease surveillance and follow-up of communicable disease is a priority for the Department. The Department also provides educational programs on health issues, and screenings and immunizations for high risk groups.

Mission: To provide high quality, efficient and comprehensive services through technology, communications and professionalism to ensure continuing enhancement of the quality of life.

How Can We Help You?

Licenses and Permits

• Licenses, Permits, Applications, and Fees
• Inspected Facilities and Business Licenses (e.g. Food Service, Salons, Public pools)
• Food Service Establishments - Requirements and Classes
• Temporary Food Service
• Farmers' Markets
• Subsurface Sewage

Environmental Health

• Drinking (well) water
• Uranium in well water
• Radon
• PFAS/PFOA
• Avian Influenza
• Vectors (ticks and mosquitoes)

Community Health and Wellness

• Vaccination Clinics
• Better Health Initiatives
• Special Needs Directory - for support during emergencies/natural disasters

Additional Health Department Resources

• Health Department Staff Directory
• FAQs - Health Department