Health and Human Services Department

Responsibilities

The Peabody Department of Health and Human Services promotes the health and well-being of residents of (and visitors to) Peabody through the provision of school health services, public immunization clinics, communicable disease follow-up, health education, and the permitting and inspection of facilities such as food establishments, swimming pools, tanning salons, and housing, among others.

Board of Health

The Peabody Board of Health is a 3-member policy setting board appointed by the Mayor. The Board sets policy for the Health Department, takes action on permits, and hears appeals of enforcement actions. The Board typically meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. but meeting dates should be verified by contacting 978.538.5926, or visiting the Health Department webpage. Materials for Board of Health meetings should be submitted to the Health Department no later than 14 days in advance of the meeting date.

Appeal Procedure: The permit holder/applicant should submit a written request to the Health Department requesting an appeal.  The request should reference the specific code which is being appealed.  Additional specific procedures vary depending on which code is being appealed; applicants should contact the Health Department for additional guidance.

Fee List (Effective Oct 1, 2012)

Animal/Animal Renewal

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): Dec. 1st
Additional Download: Animal Permit Renewal

Body Piercing Establishment

$300.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$350.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): Dec. 1st

Body Piercer

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): Dec. 1st

Cabins/Motels/Hotels

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): Dec. 1st

Food

Service Establishment

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: (0 – 50 seats)

Service Establishment

$125.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$175.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: (51 – 150 seats)

Service Establishment

$150.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$200.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: (151 – 499 seats)

Service Establishment

$150.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$200.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: (+$1 for >500 seats)

Retail Food Establishment

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: <1000 sq. ft.

Retail Food Establishment

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: 1000-10000 sq. ft.

Retail Food Establishment

$250.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$300.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application (date on/or before): May 1st
Note: >10000 sq. ft.

Food Service Plan Reviews

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Note: (0-100 seats)

Food Service Plan Reviews

$150.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$200.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Note: (+100 seats)

Retail Food Plan Reviews

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Note: <10000 sq. ft.

Retail Food Plan Reviews

$150.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$200.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Note: >10000 sq. ft.

Farmer's Market

$10.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$20.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Annual

Catering

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1st – May 1st
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Churches & Organizations

$0.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$0.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1st – May 1st
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Temp Food Permit/Non-profit

$50.00/$5.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00/$10.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Up to 14 days

Funeral Director

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: May 1 – Apr. 30
Completed Renewal Application: Apr. 1st

Ice Cream Mix Manufacturing

$25.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$50.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Indoor Skating Rink

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Manufactured Housing Community

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Mobile Food

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Recreational Camp

$150.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
>45 Days before start date
Permit Period: With completed application
Completed Renewal Application: December 1

Recreational Camp

$250.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
30-45 Days before start date
Permit Period: With completed application

Recreational Camp

$350.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
15-30 Days before start date
Permit Period: With completed application

Recreational Camp

$500.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
<15 Days before start date
Permit Period: With completed application

Offal

Refuse & Septic Hauler

$50.00/each Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan 1. – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Transfer Station

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan 1. – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Schools/Food & Milk

No Charge
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31st
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Disposal Works Installer

$25.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$50.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan 1. – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Disposal Works Construction

$50.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan 1. – Dec. 31
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Swimming Pool Large

$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Swimming Pool Spec Purpose/Plan Reviews

$50.00/$100.00 Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$100.00/$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application: May 1st

Tanning Salon

$100.00 minimum Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31st
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Tattooing Establishment

$300.00 minimum Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$350.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31st
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Tattooing Artist

$100.00 minimum Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31st
Completed Renewal Application: Dec. 1st

Tobacco

$100.00 minimum Renewal Fee (prior to permit expiration date)
$150.00 Renewal Fee (after permit date)
Permit Period: June 1 – May 31
Completed Renewal Application: May1st
Any permit renewal application not complete (including fully completed application and payment of permit fee in full) prior to permit expiration date will require payment of the higher permit fee.

Inspectors Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Friday

(City Hall closes at 12:30 p.m.)

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Health/Human Services Contact Information

Sharon Cameron

Director
978.538.5920
Sharon.Cameron@peabody-ma.gov

Sharon Cameron

Director
978.538.5920
Sharon.Cameron@peabody-ma.gov

Kim Reis

Administrative Assistant

978.538.5926
kimberly.reis@peabody-ma.gov

Debora Osgood

Administrative Assistant
978.538.5926
Debora.Osgood@peabody-ma.gov

John Yale

Sanitary Inspector
978.538.5924
John.Yale@peabody-ma.gov

John Yale

Sanitary Inspector
978.538.5924
John.Yale@peabody-ma.gov

Code Enforcement

978.538.5923

William Pasquale

Code Enforcement
978.538.5923
William.Pasquale@peabody-ma.gov

Chassea Robinson

Public Health Nurse
978.538.5931
Chassea.Robinson@peabody-ma.gov

Chassea Robinson

Public Health Nurse
978.538.5931
Chassea.Robinson@peabody-ma.gov

Brenda Wolff

School Nurse Leader
978.538.5930
Brenda.Wolff@peabody-ma.gov

Brenda Wolff

School Nurse Leader
978.538.5930
Brenda.Wolff@peabody-ma.gov

24 Lowell Street

978.538.5926

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