1. Guidance on Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Programs

    On September 24, 2019, Governor Baker declared a public health emergency in the Commonwealth due to severe lung diseases and issued a four-month pause on the sale of all e-cigarette and vaping products. FIND RESOURCES ON HOW TO QUIT. Learn more..
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Health Department

Mission Statement
To protect and promote the health, environment and well-being of the Town of Ashland residents and visitors.

Services
The Ashland Health Department offers a wide variety of services for the Town of Ashland.  The services range from a multitude of various inspections, investigations, training opportunities, emergency preparedness and staff assistance.

Responsibilities
The Health Department runs the day-to-day operations of the office, while the Board of Health acts as the policy makers.  The Department is responsible for enforcement of the public health policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors and the environment.