Posted:
August 15, 2025 11:30 p.m.
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- Office of Local and Regional Health
Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice SAPHE 2.0 virtual public hearing
Overview
This is a notice of public hearing concerning the State Action for Public Health Excellence, more commonly known as SAPHE 2.0.*
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (the “Department”), as part of the SAPHE 2.0 requirements, must hold three public hearings before November 2025. These virtual hearings will be used to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of local public health services across the Commonwealth.
The Department seeks input from a diverse range of partners, including those working in local public health, community-based organizations, residents, and others. These hearings will not be adjudicatory in nature, but rather public forums for the presentation of any comments which may be relevant to the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health.
*SAPHE 2.0 elevates the capabilities of local public health agencies to provide sustainable and equitable public health services to build stronger, more resilient communities across the state.
Members of the public may listen to the meeting proceedings by using the information below:
To attend the hearing
Register on Zoom:
Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please note: you are not required to provide testimony to attend the public hearings. Each session will be the same. You may consider only attending one session.
Agenda
- Welcome
- Disclaimer and Etiquette
- Public Comment
- Closing
To submit your testimony
Fill out the form to provide your testimony at one of the public hearing dates.
Commenters are each limited to 3 minutes of oral testimony. Prior to your remarks, please give your name and what organization you represent, if any. Please note that the recording of this hearing and all comments received are considered public records in accordance with the state’s public records law.
You may also submit written testimony at any time to localregionalpublichealth@mass.gov or by mail: Office of Local and Regional Health, Attn. Office Coordinator, 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. Comments are due by Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Accessibility
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or a person with a disability that requires accommodation, please contact Stacy Hart, ADA Coordinator, at (857) 262-7431 or by email at stacy.hart@mass.gov, or by TTY (MassRelay): 800-720-3480 as soon as possible.