Welcome to the Newton Health and
Human Services Department

Contact Info 1294 Center Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459 Directions
Telephone numbers:
Main number (617) 796-1420
Fax (617) 552-7063
Department Head: Linda Walsh(lwalsh@newtonma.gov)
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to protect, promote, and sustain the health, harmony, and well being of all Newton residents, in a culturally sensitive, customer friendly manner. Our focus is on prevention.

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Inspect and License
  • Food establishments (including itinerant, restaurants, mobile food servers, push carts, catering establishments, residential kitchens, and milk, etc.) 
  • Funeral directors
  • Swimming pools (public and semi-public)
  • Massage establishments/individuals
  • Tanning salons
  • Keeping of animals
  • Transportation of wastes
  • Disposal work construction (Title 5 - septic systems)
  • Dumpster/trash areas
  • Private sewage disposal
  • Schools - Public
  • Recreation camps for children
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator  

Kathleen Cahill, Coordinator
617-796-1125,
KCahill@newtonma.gov   
Environmental Control
  • Insect and rodent control
  • Indoor air quality
  • Water pollution
  • Hazardous waste monitoring
  • Mosquito control
  • Environmental health advice and education
  • Right-to-Know (MSDS) Assistance
  • Consultation and information on environmental issues
Housing Regulations
  • Enforce state and local regulations regarding:
    • Tenant occupancy
    • Public buildings, dormitories, rooming houses
    • Abrasive blasting of paint
  • Issue certificates of habitability (enforce state housing codes)
  • Test for lead in paint and advice on abatement
  • Respond to all complaints regarding housing violations
  • Provide inspections for the presence of asbestos and assess its conditions and instruct owners on proper abatement procedures.
  • Radon testing advice
  • Well permits
School Health
  • School entry requirements - immunizations, physical exams, etc.
  • Health services (illness, first aid and emergency care)
  • Mandated programs
    • Hearing and vision screening
    • Scoliosis screening
    • Immunization compliance
  • Pediculosis (head lice) control assistance
  • Special health needs assistance
Community Social Worker Ana Gonzalez
(617) 796-1282

Adult Health
  • Adult health maintenance clinics
  • Communicable disease control, surveillance and information
  • TB surveillance
  • Home visits to homebound elders
  • Mental health counseling for elders
Tobacco
  • Enforce No Smoking ordinance (Public buildings, restaurants and worksites)
  • Permit for tobacco sales
  • Education programs and materials
  • Merchant training
Miscellaneous

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