Board of Health

Mission Statement

The Warren Board of Health, a three-member elected body, is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of our community. We provide oversight and enforcement of public health regulations, food safety, environmental health, animal and agricultural standards, and emergency preparedness. Through proactive inspections, resident support, and education, we work to prevent disease, ensure safe living and working environments, and maintain a healthy, resilient community for all residents.

 We carry out mandated and recommended activities based on local conditions and available resources, under the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Department of Environmental Protection.

Call the Board of Health office with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Board Members

  1. Daniel Thibodeau

    Chair

  1. James Mckeon

    Vice Chair

  1. Travis Baker

    Member

Staff

  1. Tessa Obuchowski

    Regional Health Inspector
    Phone: 413-574-0769

  1. Cheryl Rawinski

    Public Health Nurse

  1. Andrew Pelletier

    Title V agent

  1. Ryan Davis

    Animal Inspector

In 2023, the Town of Warren joined an intermunicipal agreement to participate in the Public Health Excellence (PHE) Grant through the Mill Towns Public Health Coalition, with the Town of Ludlow serving as the Host Agent. 

Mill Towns Public Health (MTPH) is comprised of four municipalities: Ludlow, Palmer, Warren, and West Brookfield. The goal of Mill Towns Public Health is to increase staff capacity and expertise and to deliver better health protections, programs, and outcomes.  

The Public Health Excellence (PHE) Grant aims to strengthen local public health systems in Massachusetts by fostering collaboration, building capacity, and ensuring compliance with public health standards. Designed to address resource disparities and enhance operational efficiency, the grant encourages municipalities to work together through shared service models that optimize the use of resources, expertise, and personnel. By pooling these assets, municipalities can overcome individual capacity limitations, expand their research, and deliver a broader range of constant, high-quality, and equitable public health services to the communities they serve.  

For more information on the PHE Grant:  

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/public-health-excellence-grant-program

To learn more about Mill Towns Public Health (MTPH): https://ludlow.ma.us/mill-towns-public-health/

Worcester County consists of 81 cities and towns. Mill Towns Public Health works in Warren and West Brookfield which are in Worcester County.

Please see the below link, for a list of numerous social services categories in Worcester County. In each category, there are resources with the organisations name, phone number, and website.

 Worcester County Social Services