BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Environmental Health Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Massachusetts Environmental Health Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maeha.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Environmental Health Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20260122T184231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T174644Z UID:106014-1773313200-1773316800@maeha.org SUMMARY:Environmental Health Exchange with MassDEP: Southeast Region DESCRIPTION:These one-hour webinars are a chance to meet your regional representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Southeast Region Bureau of Air and Waste. Come with questions\, and stay to learn more about how MassDEP is working to address issues related to air\, water\, dust\, odors\, and solid waste. Registration is free and limited to 25 people per session from the Southeast Region. \nFeaturing MassDEP Staff: \nMark Dakers – Acting Deputy Regional Director\, Bureau of Air & WasteColleen Ferguson – Section Chief\, Asbestos and Strike ForceDan DiSalvio – Section Chief\, Compliance and EnforcementThomas Cushing – Section Chief\, Air PermitsJennifer Wharff – Acting Section Chief\, Solid Waste \nFree to register\, but limited to 25 participants. Webinars will be held on February 13th and 24th.  The format and content of each webinar will be the same\, so attendees should register for one or the other\, not both. \nCentral Region Communities: Abington\, Acushnet Aquinnah (Gay Head)\, AttleboroAvonBarnstableBerkleyBourneBraintreeBrewsterBridgewaterBrocktonCantonCarverChathamChilmarkCohassetDartmouthDennisDightonDuxburyEast BridgewaterEasthamEastonEdgartownFairhavenFall RiverFalmouthFoxboroughFreetownGosnoldHalifaxHanoverHansonHarwichHinghamHolbrookHullKingstonLakevilleMansfieldMarionMarshfieldMashpeeMattapoisettMiddleboroughNantucketNew BedfordNorth AttleboroughNortonNorwellNorwoodOak BluffsOrleansPembrokePlainville PlymouthPlymptonProvincetownRandolphRaynhamRehobothRochesterRocklandSandwichScituateSeekonkSharonSomersetStoughtonSwanseaTauntonTisburyTruroWalpoleWarehamWellfleetWest BridgewaterWestportWest TisburyWeymouthWhitmanWrenthamYarmouth URL:https://maeha.org/event/environmental-health-exchange-with-massdep-southeast-region-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MEHA-Environmental-Health-Exchange-March-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20260213T203213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173920Z UID:106212-1773230400-1773234000@maeha.org SUMMARY:Implementing Kratom Regulations at the Local Level - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 11\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis one-hour webinar will review the legal landscape regarding the sale of kratom\, an unregulated plant-based substance commonly sold and used for its psychological and physiological effects. Attendees will learn about the power municipalities have to regulate kratom\, and hear from local public health officials with firsthand experience adopting and enforcing regulations. \nWith presentations by:\nCheryl Sbarra\, MAHB Executive Director and Senior Staff Attorney \nMerridith O’Leary\, Northampton Health Commissioner\nMargaret Goldstein\, Canton Director of Public Health \nCEUs available for CHO\, CPH and REHS/RS URL:https://maeha.org/event/implementing-kratom-regulations-at-the-local-level-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Registration Link,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MEHA-Kratom-Webinar-March-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20251125T193449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T165843Z UID:105381-1772611200-1772640000@maeha.org SUMMARY:MEHA Title 5 Seminar 2026 DESCRIPTION:Due to the winter storm the Title 5 Seminar has been postponed until March 4th\nThis annual event brings more than 200 septic industry experts and public health professionals together for a full day of in-person learning and networking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open PDF URL:https://maeha.org/event/meha-title-5-seminar-2026/ LOCATION:Clarion Hotel and Conference Center\, 700 Miles Standish Blvd\, Taunton\, MA CATEGORIES:Title 5 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MEHA-Title-5-PPD-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20260206T140450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T140450Z UID:106119-1771336800-1771340400@maeha.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Evolving Tools for Bed Bug Control: Technology\, Treatment\, and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Join us for Evolving Tools for Bed Bug Control: Technology\, Treatment\, and Sustainability\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, 2:00 p.m. ET \nVirtual Webinar \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Aaron Ashbrook will explore how emerging tools are being applied in real world settings to improve efficiency\, reduce contamination risks\, and support long term success across residential\, commercial\, and public environments. \nIf you want to strengthen your approach\, stay ahead of change\, and make smarter decisions about bed bug management\, this session is for you. \n— Your NEHA Team URL:https://maeha.org/event/webinar-evolving-tools-for-bed-bug-control-technology-treatment-and-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:NEHA Bed Bugs Webinars,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NEHA-Bed-Bug-Webinars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20260122T184036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T052716Z UID:106007-1770980400-1770984000@maeha.org SUMMARY:Environmental Health Exchange with MassDEP: Southeast Region DESCRIPTION:These one-hour webinars are a chance to meet your regional representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Southeast Region Bureau of Air and Waste. Come with questions\, and stay to learn more about how MassDEP is working to address issues related to air\, water\, dust\, odors\, and solid waste. Registration is free and limited to 25 people per session from the Southeast Region. \nFeaturing MassDEP Staff: \nMark Dakers – Acting Deputy Regional Director\, Bureau of Air & WasteColleen Ferguson – Section Chief\, Asbestos and Strike ForceDan DiSalvio – Section Chief\, Compliance and EnforcementThomas Cushing – Section Chief\, Air PermitsJennifer Wharff – Acting Section Chief\, Solid Waste \nFree to register\, but limited to 25 participants. Webinars will be held on February 13th and 24th.  The format and content of each webinar will be the same\, so attendees should register for one or the other\, not both. \nSoutheast Region Communities: \nAbingtonAcushnetAquinnah (Gay Head)AttleboroAvonBarnstableBerkleyBourneBraintreeBrewsterBridgewaterBrocktonCantonCarverChathamChilmarkCohassetDartmouthDennisDightonDuxburyEast BridgewaterEasthamEastonEdgartownFairhavenFall RiverFalmouthFoxboroughFreetownGosnoldHalifaxHanoverHansonHarwichHinghamHolbrookHullKingstonLakevilleMansfieldMarionMarshfieldMashpeeMattapoisettMiddleboroughNantucketNew BedfordNorth AttleboroughNortonNorwellNorwoodOak BluffsOrleansPembrokePlainville PlymouthPlymptonProvincetownRandolphRaynhamRehobothRochesterRocklandSandwichScituateSeekonkSharonSomersetStoughtonSwanseaTauntonTisburyTruroWalpoleWarehamWellfleetWest BridgewaterWestportWest TisburyWeymouthWhitmanWrenthamYarmouth URL:https://maeha.org/event/environmental-health-exchange-with-massdep-southeast-region/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MassDEP-Southeast-webinar-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20251217T134021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214928Z UID:105639-1769684400-1769688000@maeha.org SUMMARY:Environmental Health Exchange with MassDEP: Central Region DESCRIPTION:Description:  \nThese one-hour webinars are a chance to meet your regional representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Central Region Bureau of Air and Waste. Come with questions\, and stay to learn more about how MassDEP is working to address issues related to air\, water\, dust\, odors\, and solid waste. \nFeaturing MassDEP Staff: \nJohn Volkerding – Deputy Regional Director\nChrista Cronk – Asbestos Section Chief\nJames McQuade – Solid Waste Section Chief\nTom Hannah – Air Quality Section Chief\nLeah Fernandes – Compliance & Enforcement Section Chief \nFree to register\, but limited to 25 participants from the Central Region. Webinars will be held on January 15th and January 29th.  The format and content of each webinar will be the same\, so attendees should register for one or the other\, not both. \nCentral Region Communities: Acton\, Ashburnham\, Ashby\, Auburn\, Ayer\, Barre\, Bellingham\, Berlin\, Blackstone\, Bolton\, Boxborough\, Boylston\, Brookfield\, Charlton\, Clinton\, Douglas\, Dudley\, Dunstable\, East Brookfield\, Fitchburg\, Franklin\, Gardner\, Grafton\, Groton\, Harvard\, Holden\, Holliston\, Hopedale\, Hopkinton\, Hubbardston\, Hudson\, Lancaster\, Leicester\, Leominster\, Littleton\, Lunenburg\, Marlborough\, Maynard\, Medfield\, Medway\, Mendon\, Milford\, Millbury\, Millis\, Millville\, New Braintree\, Norfolk\, Northborough\, Northbridge\, North Brookfield\, Oakham\, Oxford\, Paxton\, Pepperell\, Phillipston\, Princeton\, Rutland\, Shirley\, Shrewsbury\, Southborough\, Southbridge\, Spencer\, Sterling\, Stow\, Sturbridge\, Sutton\, Templeton\, Townsend\, Upton\, Uxbridge\, Webster\, Westborough\, West Boylston\, West Brookfield\, Westminster\, Winchendon\, Worcester URL:https://maeha.org/event/environmental-health-exchange-with-massdep-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MassDEP-Webinar-Central-Flyer-12.18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20251217T133942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214659Z UID:105637-1768474800-1768478400@maeha.org SUMMARY:Environmental Health Exchange with MassDEP: Central Region DESCRIPTION:Description:  \nThese one-hour webinars are a chance to meet your regional representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Central Region Bureau of Air and Waste. Come with questions\, and stay to learn more about how MassDEP is working to address issues related to air\, water\, dust\, odors\, and solid waste. Registration is free and limited to 25 people per session from the Central Region. \nFeaturing MassDEP Staff: \nJohn Volkerding – Deputy Regional DirectorChrista Cronk – Asbestos Section ChiefJames McQuade – Solid Waste Section ChiefTom Hannah – Air Quality Section ChiefLeah Fernandes – Compliance & Enforcement Section Chief \nFree to register\, but limited to 25 participants. Webinars will be held on January 15th and January 29th.  The format and content of each webinar will be the same\, so attendees should register for one or the other\, not both. \nCentral Region Communities: Acton\, Ashburnham\, Ashby\, Auburn\, Ayer\, Barre\, Bellingham\, Berlin\, Blackstone\, Bolton\, Boxborough\, Boylston\, Brookfield\, Charlton\, Clinton\, Douglas\, Dudley\, Dunstable\, East Brookfield\, Fitchburg\, Franklin\, Gardner\, Grafton\, Groton\, Harvard\, Holden\, Holliston\, Hopedale\, Hopkinton\, Hubbardston\, Hudson\, Lancaster\, Leicester\, Leominster\, Littleton\, Lunenburg\, Marlborough\, Maynard\, Medfield\, Medway\, Mendon\, Milford\, Millbury\, Millis\, Millville\, New Braintree\, Norfolk\, Northborough\, Northbridge\, North Brookfield\, Oakham\, Oxford\, Paxton\, Pepperell\, Phillipston\, Princeton\, Rutland\, Shirley\, Shrewsbury\, Southborough\, Southbridge\, Spencer\, Sterling\, Stow\, Sturbridge\, Sutton\, Templeton\, Townsend\, Upton\, Uxbridge\, Webster\, Westborough\, West Boylston\, West Brookfield\, Westminster\, Winchendon\, Worcester URL:https://maeha.org/event/environmental-health-exchange-with-massdep/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MassDEP-Webinar-Central-Flyer-12.18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T174905 CREATED:20240816T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T171121Z UID:103842-1764763200-1764768600@maeha.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Battery Energy Storage Systems Permitting and Safety DESCRIPTION:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a relatively new form of electrical infrastructure that help utilities store energy during periods of low demand\, and use it when we need it most. These batteries also pose fire safety and chemical contamination risks\, which can be concerning for communities that are considering hosting these projects. \nThis 90-minute webinar will review the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) new permitting process and model regulations for BESS projects\, and share ways that cities and towns can make sure new clean energy infrastructure projects are safe in their communities. Featuring presentations by Rick Collins\, Director of the DOER Division of Clean Energy Siting and Permitting\, and Jennifer Hoyt\, a Senior Technical Advisor with Code Red Consultants. \nDo you have questions for the DOER or Code Red Consultants? Submit them to admin@maeha.org. \nAdditional resources: \nDOER New Permitting Guidelines \nDOER Model BESS Regulations \nNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA) BESS Guidelines URL:https://maeha.org/event/webinar-battery-energy-storage-systems-permitting-and-safety/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maeha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BESS-blog-header.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR