Town Health Officers

The town health officer is given authority by the Vermont statutes to investigate and mitigate any potential or existing public health hazard in his/her town.

Town health officers are responsible for

• Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the town or city
• Taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy any public health hazards
• Taking action to lessen significant public health risks
• Enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders