What is the Environmental Division?

The Environmental Division enforces State Sanitary and Environmental Codes, Massachusetts General Laws (housing, sewage disposal systems, restaurants, public pools, bathing beaches, rabies, etc.) and local regulations (wells, rubbish haulers, etc.) in partnership with other State agencies such as the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The staff of this Division work directly with the local Boards of Health in the member towns of Nashoba's region, and with the general public to ensure environmental and public health concerns are addressed. Additionally the staff is available in the Town Hall of member communities and at the office in Ayer to assist the public with questions or concerns they may have.

Environmental Services Staff:

Updated July 2025

Jim Garreffi, RS, CHO; Director of Public Health

Board of Health Agent/ District Sanitarian for Boxborough, Harvard, & Stow

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Bill Brookings, RS

Board of Health Agent/District Sanitarian for Berlin, Bolton, & Lancaster

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Bridgette Pontbriand, RS

Senior Food Inspector, Board of Health Agent/District Sanitarian for Ayer, Dunstable, & the community of Devens

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Kalene Gendron, RS

Board of Health Agent/ District Sanitarian for Pepperell and Groton

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Rick Metcalf, RS

Board of Health Agent/ District Sanitarian for Ashburnham, Ashby, & Townsend

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Cara Olejarz, RS

Board of Health Agent/ District Sanitarian for Shirley & Lunenburg

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Brittany Muller, MPH

Health Agent In Training

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The Environmental Division can be reached at 978-772-3335 or 1-800-427-9762.

30 Central Avenue, Ayer, MA 01432