HEALTH COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2001
COUNCIL CHAMBER
Convened: 5:00 p.m.
Adjourned: 7:22 p.m.
Also: Cmsnr.
of Public Health Dr. Arnold Gurwitz
Director of Public Health Francis X. Birch
Cmsnr. of Public Works Robert L. Moylan
DPW Staffperson Konstantin Eliardi
DPW Staffperson Phil Guerin
DPW Water Plant Operator Frank Hoyt
Deputy Cmsnr. Public Health Joseph G. McCarthy
City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
HEARING: REGARDING FLUORIDATION OF THE WATER SUPPLY
1. Presentation
by the Health Board/Dept. of Public Health & Code Enforcement
Cmsnr. of Public
Health Gurwitz and Dep. Cmsnr. of Health McCarthy spoke.
2. Testimony
from the Commissioner of Department of Public Works
3.
Testimony from Elected and
Appointed Officials.
4.
Testimony from Fluoridation
Opponents - testimony limited to residents of communities affected by
fluoridating of the water supply. Began
@5:40 p.m.
Speakers:
1.
Christine Bogoian, 38 Hollywood Street, Worcester
2.
Deborah Moore, 89 Tory Fort Lane, Worcester
3.
Bruce Henry, 12 Berkmans Street, Worcester
4.
Ellen Gillespie, 12 Berkmans Street, Worcester
5.
Joyce Kaleses, 6 Hartshorn Avenue, Worcester
6.
Shirley Balestrier, 81 Providence Street, Worcester
7.
Matthew George, 460 Chandler Street, Worcester
8.
Karen Krock, 17 Havelock Road, Worcester
9.
Patricia Goldman, 34 Oak Knoll Road, Worcester
10.
George Bogoian, 38 Hollywood Street, Worcester
11.
Konstantina Lukes, 24 Hadwen Road, Worcester
5.
Testimony from Fluoridation
Proponents - testimony limited to residents of communities affected by
fluoridating of the water supply. Began
@6:20 p.m.
Speakers:
1.
Dr. Franklin Loew, 81 William Street, Worcester
2.
Rosa Fernandez, Lakeside Apartments, Worcester
3.
Dr. Matt Collins, 8 Rogers Drive, Worcester
4.
William Kelleher, 6 Westwood Drive, Worcester
5.
Dr. James Broadhurst, 16 Lenox Street, Worcester
6.
Dr. Kevin Kearney, 24 Howland Terrace, Worcester
7.
Dr. Frederick Giarrusso, 1 MaryJane Circle, Worcester
8.
Dr. Wayne Glazier, 15 Gaskill Road, Worcester
9.
Linda Caviaoli, 22 Northridge Street, Worcester
10.
Bill Densmore, 10 Algonquin Road, Worcester
11.
Dr. Lemuel Higgins, 56 Berwick Street, Worcester
12.
Rev. Paul Kennedy, 121 Newton Avenue North, Worcester
Chairman’s
Resolution:
Motion of Gomez to
endorse the vote of the Board of Health to adjust upwards the level of fluoride
in the water supply of the City of Worcester and further, urge voters to vote
Yes on November 6, 2001. Voted 2-1 with Gomez and Irish in favor and Perotto in
opposition.
1. Communication of the City Manger relative
to the communication from Joseph G. McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner, Health and
Code Enforcement relative to motions made regarding fluoride.
#21B
CM September 18, 2001
In Committee for informational purposes
only
2.
Communication of the City Manger
relative to the communication from Joseph G. McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner,
Health and Code Enforcement relative to harmful effects from fluoridation.
#21C
CM September 18, 2001
In Committee for informational purposes
only
3. Communication of the City Manger relative
to the communication from Robert L. Moylan, Jr., Commissioner of Public Works
relative to motions made relative to fluoride.
#24C
CM September 18, 2001
In Committee for informational purposes
only
Recommend
Hold
4. Communication
of the City Manager relative to fluoride content of the Worcester water supply.
#21B
CM September 4, 2001
5. Communication
of the City Manager relative to rationale for increasing the fluoride content of Worcester's Water
Supply.
#21D
CM August 21, 2001
6. Communication
of the City Manager relative to Nationwide Comparative Studies relative to fluoridation.
#21G CM April 24, 2001
In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held
7.
Communication of the City Manager
relative to fluoridation, Holden and ballot questions.
#16A CM April 3, 2001
In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held
8. Communication of Helen Friel, Assistant
to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee Relative to number and
location of pre-school and school based fluoride rinse and dental sealant
programs currently being offered in the City estimating the percentage of
City's children participating.
#47 CC March 27, 2001
In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held
9.
Communication of the City Manager
relative to Pre-school and School Based Fluoride Rinse and Dental Sealant
Programs.
#21F CM March 20, 2001
In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held
10.
Communication of the City Manager
relative to issues relating to fluoridation.
#21A CM February 6,
2001
In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held
11.
Communication of the City Manager
relative to the Dental Problem of Worcester’s Children.
#21A CM December 5,
2000
In Committee May 10, 2001 – Held
Recommend Hold