The Town Health Officer (THO) handles issues of public health and safety, with guidance from the Vermont Department of Health. By law, every town and city in Vermont has a local board of health. The local board of health consists of the town health officer and the town select board. The duties and responsibilities of Vermont boards of health are established by state statute.
Town health officers are responsible for:
· Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the town
· Taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy any public health hazards
· Taking action to lessen significant public health risks
· Enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
Contact
Liz Cote
healthofficer@huntingtonvt.org
(802) 922-1027
3-year appointment expires 2028