# Board Of Health - September 22, 2026


**Body:** BCAT Government YouTube Channel
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Board of Health meeting held on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on public health updates and a detailed presentation by Eversource regarding a proposed new electrical substation at 0 Locust Street in Burlington. The Eversource team discussed the need for the substation to address current and future electrical load demands, the associated permits required including stormwater management, septic, and groundwater well permits, and the regulatory process involving the Massachusetts Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB). Significant discussion centered on the requirement for a bathroom facility at the remote substation site, the challenges of connecting to town water and sewer, and the possibility of using a tight tank system versus a Title V compliant septic system. The Board expressed concerns about environmental impacts and requested further consultation and possible variance requests to the plumbing board. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation on Burlington's biological safety regulations by an intern, updates on public health programs including flu clinics and mosquito control, and discussions about improving public health communications. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the Eversource project involves future permitting and potential capital infrastructure investment in the community.

**Source:** BCAT Government YouTube Channel