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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Sharps Disposal Program
The Southampton Board of Health office provides approved sharps containers for disposal. Approved disposal containers may be picked up outside the Board of Health office at the Town Hall and returned for disposal.
Proper Use and Disposal of Needles and Syringes Be Smart. Be Careful. Be Aware. Be Safe.
Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs
It isn't a good idea to keep medications that aren't useful anymore. Disposing of these drugs will keep them away from people who shouldn't take them. Use this service to find a waste medications collection kiosk or event near you.
Community Help and Prevention
Find Help Now. Mental Health Matters!
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, or are in danger, dial 911.
- Report Elder Abuse
- Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs (MDPH)
- Alianza DV Services
- Domestic Violence Prevention Services of Western Mass.
- New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (N.E.L.C.W.I.T)
Our Partners In Public and Environmental Health
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection(DEP)
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
- Public Health Museum in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Association of Health Officers (MHOA)
- Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB)
- Franklin Regional Council of Governments
- Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
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National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
You and Your Septic System: How Your Septic System Works and How to Maintain It
EPA’s SepticSmart program is a nation-wide initiative to share information on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems and encourage public stewardship in caring for these wastewater treatment systems. The SepticSmart program provides a wealth of online resources for homeowners to help understand how their system works and how to maintain it.
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Southampton Board of Health
Healthy Communities Start Here: Prevent, Promote, Protect!
Welcome to the Southampton Board of Health, where our commitment to community well-being is at the forefront of everything we do. This page serves as a resource for residents and local businesses alike, offering an extensive array of information that supports healthy living and responsible practices within our town.
Navigating this page:
In the sidebar to the left, you will find the latest in public health news releases and advisories. Here you will also find information about our sharps disposal program, community resources and other helpful programs such as the Southampton Community Cupboard, RAFT housing assistance, the Southampton Community Almoners, Elder Services, Crisis Services and more. We invite you to explore this page as together, we strive for a healthier, thriving community.
General Responsibilities and Duties of The Board of Health
The Board of Health is a three-member board, elected by the residents of the Town of Southampton. The Board of Health is required by state and local laws and regulations to perform many critical duties related to the protection of public health. These duties cover a wide range of public health control and prevention activities, including: disease surveillance; the promotion of sanitary conditions in housing, recreational facilities, and food establishments; elimination of nuisances; the protection of the environment; and numerous other responsibilities. The enforcement and inspection activities ensure a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work.
Board of Health Members
| Position | Name | Expires |
| Chair | Kaitlin Swistak-Rooks | 2026 |
| Member | Kathryn A. Savarese | 2027 |
| Member | Leah Nero Carrasquillo | 2028 |
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM or by Appointment - The Southampton Town Hall is closed to the public on Fridays.
Mailing Address
Southampton Board of Health
210 College Highway, Suite 4
Southampton, MA 01073
Health Department Staff
Southampton Director of Public Health/Agent – Claudia Sarti
Phone: (413)-529-1003
Fax: (413)-529-6847
Email: csarti@townofsouthampton.org
Special Health Agent – Charles Kaniecki
Phone: (413) 529-1003 Cell: 413-695-0593
Transfer Station Manager – Randall Kemp
Phone: (413) 527-3666
Nicole Fletcher, Southampton Animal Inspector
Permit Fees FY-2025 Schedule
Permit Applications
- Application for Witnessing Official Title 5 Inspection
- Application for Permit Food and Tobacco
- Application for Percolation Test
- Application for Septage Hauler Permit
- Well Construction or Closure Permit
- Trash Collection Permit Application
- Application Temporary Housing Permit
- Application for Disposal System Construction Permit
- Application for a Disposal Works Installers Permit
- Portable Toilet Application
Regulations
- Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products
- Title V Inspection Regulations 1-31-2017
- Trash Hauler Regulations 1-31-2017
- Polystyrene Disposable Food Containers
- Plastic Bag Regulations
- Chemical Toilet and Portable Restroom Regulation
Board of Health F.A.Q's
Find quick answers to some of the most frequently asked questions of the Board of Health.