The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place in neighboring Lakeville at the Lakeville Public Library, located at 4 Precinct St. The session is scheduled to run until 5:30 p.m., though officials noted the end time is subject to change.
On the agenda
- Open Meeting/Welcome – Introduction of any new members — The coalition will open the meeting, welcome attendees, and introduce any new members.
- Review & Approval – September Meeting Minutes — The coalition will review and vote to approve the meeting minutes from September.
- Transfer of Executive Committee Leadership — The coalition will discuss the transfer of Executive Committee leadership.
- Items not known 48 hours ahead — The coalition will consider any unanticipated matters arising within 48 hours of the meeting.
- Local State Advisory Committee (LSAC) Update — Amy Donovan-Palmer will provide an update regarding the Local State Advisory Committee.
- HMCC Updates — Chrystal Lapine will deliver program updates on behalf of the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition.
- Budget Updates BP 3 — Elaine LaCoursiere will present budget updates for Budget Period 3.
- Planner Updates: MHOA Conference = end of October — Sheila Wallace will provide an update regarding the upcoming MHOA Conference at the end of October.
- Planner Updates: BP3 Priorities status — Sheila Wallace will report on the status of Budget Period 3 priorities.
- Planner Updates: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Crisis Risk Communication — Sheila Wallace will present updates on the Standard Operating Procedure for Crisis Risk Communication.
- Planner Updates: Bristol County PHEP website – remains in development — Sheila Wallace will provide an update on the ongoing development of the Bristol County PHEP website.
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Coordinator – Updates — Felicia Balbi will present updates from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
- Coalition Open Discussion: Any recent public health emergencies among coalition members — Members will engage in an open discussion regarding any recent public health emergencies across member communities.
- Coalition Open Discussion: Any emergency preparations or planning among the coalition communities — Members will share emergency preparations and ongoing planning efforts taking place within their respective communities.