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Environmental Health Programs
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Animal Control
The Health Department shares animal control duties with the Animal Control Officer, who can be reached at 978-897-5596, based in Hudson Police Department.
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Beach Water Safety
The Health Department actively monitors and assesses the water quality at Centennial Beach in accordance with the State Sanitary Code, Chapter VII.
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Beaver Control
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law c. 131, s. 80A, residents affected by flooding caused by beaver and muskrat-related activities may be alleviated through an Emergency Permitting Process with the Board of Health.
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Body Arts
Body Arts refer to tattooing and body piercing. Practitioners of body arts for the public in Hudson must be licensed by us.
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Curbside Collection
The Town of Hudson has contracted with B-P Trucking, Inc. for trash and recycling curbside pick-up.
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Food Protection
The Hudson Health Department has a robust food protection program.
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Hazardous Waste
No hazardous waste, including waste motor oil and antifreeze, is accepted at the Transfer Station.
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Household Hazardous Waste
Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes contaminates the environment.
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Housing
Hudson enforces Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, Chapter 2, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation.
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Lead Paint
Hudson enforces Massachusetts state regulation on childhood lead poisoning prevention and control.
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Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are known to transmit diseases.
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Public Swimming Pools
Publicly accessible swimming pools are regulated by a state regulation, and enforced by local health departments.
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Recreational Camps for Children
In order to ensure minimum housing, health, safety, and sanitary protection of children in the care of recreational camps, the Health Department enforces State Sanitary Code Chapter IV.
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Septic Systems
Hudson enforces Massachusetts Title 5 regulations for onsite wastewater disposal systems (septic systems).
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Solid Waste & Recycling
The Department of Public Works oversees the operation of the Transfer Station.
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Stables
If you wish to operate a stable in Hudson within any parcel of land 60,000 square feet or less, a permit is required.
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Tanning Safety
Hudson enforces Massachusetts state regulation on Tanning Facilities.
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Ticks
Ticks are insects that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Tobacco Control
As with most communities in Massachusetts, Hudson has enacted our own tobacco control regulations.