2025 FDA Retail Food Protection Virtual Seminar
2025-12-10 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting), Microsoft Teams Application
Detail Agenda FDA Retail Food Protection Seminar 508
December 10th, 2025 | 12 – 5 p.m. ET | Teams Town Hall

Model Tobacco Sales Regulation Information Training
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Vitrual Meeting (Zoom)
Model Tobacco Sales Regulation Information Training
An overview of the new model tobacco sales regulations with technical assistance providers. It will also go over policy and strategy recommendations for improving local tobacco control. The most recent model regulations will be provided to attendees following the course.
When: December 11, 2025, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Zoom

MHOA's Retail Tobacco Inspection Training
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event (Zoom)
Virtual
Registration information coming soon!

MHOA December Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Vitrual Meeting (Zoom)
More information coming soon!

OLRH Local Public Health Monthly Webinar
2026-01-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event (Zoom)
Friday, December 5, 2025

Dear Local Public Health Partner,
Thank you for your engagement and participation in the 2025 Local Public Health Monthly Webinar series. In 2025, we hosted 23 webinars with an average of 323 attendees! Looking ahead to 2026, we hope to continue to provide you with timely and informative updates on relevant and emerging public health topics.
2026 webinars:

The webinars will remain the FIRST TUESDAY of every month. Webinars start promptly at 3 p.m. and are slated for one hour.

The webinar LINK IS THE SAME AS 2025. The link you use to join the webinars now will be the same link you use for next year.

The registration link is the same. If you already attend the webinars, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER again. You only need to register if you are a new attendee.

Following this email, everyone who is currently registered for the webinars will receive an email confirmation directly from Zoom.

The subject line is: “DPH Local Public Health Monthly Webinars Confirmation”.
That email will contain YOUR UNIQUE LINK to join the webinars and a link to import the CALENDAR EVENTS. Here’s a how-to guide to import events into your calendar.

If you want to forward the event to a colleague, DO NOT FORWARD your calendar event. Please send them the registration link so they will receive their own unique link.

Special webinars:

The events imported into your calendar will include special webinars already scheduled. These special webinars use the same link as the monthly webinar series. Any special webinars after these dates will need to be added by you in 2026.

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 from 3 – 4 p.m.: Clinical Liability from MAHB
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from 3 – 4 p.m.: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) from MAHB
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 from 3 – 4 p.m.: SAPHE 2.0 Reporting: Performance Standards

If you have any suggestions or topics for future webinars, please email us at localregionalpublichealth@mass.gov. We look forward to bringing you engaging content each month.
Sincerely,
Office of Local and Regional Health

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback, please email:
localregionalpublichealth@mass.gov

Office of Local & Regional Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
67 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(617) 753-8018
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Educating Merchants: Training for Tobacco Inspectors
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Vitrual Meeting (Zoom)
Educating Merchants: Training for Tobacco Inspectors
Register now! Educating Merchants: Training for Tobacco Inspectors Date and Time: January 8, 2025, 6 pm – 7 pm This training will provide guidance for distributing materials and resources to tobacco retailers, informing them of current fines for noncompliance, the importance of age verification, tips for refusing sales, and training opportunities for clerks on responsible sales practices.

January 8, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Zoom
Presenter: Kathleen Dufour – Tobacco Inspector/Trainer

Contact Hours available: 1.2 MA CHO & MA RS; 1 RS/REHS & CPH

NST Volume: X Presented by Terry Kennedy "The Wonderful World of Warewashing"
2026-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting), Microsoft Teams Application
Everything you wanted to know about Warewashing
Terry Kennedy of the Northeast Public Health Training Hub has more than 20 years of experience as a Food Safety Professional and is a certified REHS/RS. His experience includes roles as a Regulatory Food Inspector, as well as on the industry side as a Corporate Sanitarian within supermarket and coffee chains.
Terry is certainly passionate about Food Safety, teaching, and helping individuals realize their potential by providing these presentations and trainings, along with his day-to-day work as The Northeast Public Health Training Hub’s Regional Food Trainer. Terry will take us on a deep dive into the three-bay sinks, dish machines, and beyond, as Terry will provide us with the need-to-know information, as well as present practical tips and best practices for assessing all things related to warewashing. Register for another great volume of Navigating Special Topics, where you’ll learn more than just the need-to-know information, and start breaking into the food safety rationale behind our warewashing regulations.
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MEHA Title 5 Seminar 2026
2026-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, 02780, United States

MHOA March Quarterly Meeting
2026-03-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Devens Common, Devens Common, 11 Andrews Parkway, Devens, Devens, MA, 01434, United States
MHOA March Quarterly Meeting
Thursday March 19, 2026 10 am to 2 pm
Please note that the training will include a 45-minute break for lunch, which will be served on site.
Devens Common, 11 Andrews Parkway, Devens
How to Prepare for Housing Court and Mock Trial
Description:
This training provides a practical overview of filing and preparing for Housing Court, the types of cases and the steps involved. Topics include civil and criminal complaints, required paperwork, mediation, and court procedures, followed by a mock trial to reinforce key concepts and build confidence in navigating the process.
Program Agenda

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Coffee, Registration & Networking
10:00 am – 11:15 am: How to Prepare for Housing Court
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Q & A with Housing Court Representatives
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Mock Trial
Speakers
Stephen Casey Jr., Regional Housing Trainer, Northeast Regional Training Hub
Thomas F. Trilla, Esq., First Assistant Clerk, Northeast Housing Court
Elizabeth Delacruz, Chief Housing Specialist, Northeast Housing Court
Register Here
Cost: Members: $75 | Non-members: $95
Contact hours available:
3.9 for CHO, CPH, MA RS; 3.25 for REHS; and 3.25 RN CEUs – Pending approval

Totally Title 5 WMPHA
2026-03-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Log Cabin Holyoke, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States
2026 Totally Title 5

TOTALLY TITLE 5
WMPHA PRESENTS…
DATE
March 24, 2026
REGISTRATION
(CLOSES 3/17/26)
https://tinyurl.com/2s3yepk2
TIME
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CEUS
CEUs for SI/SE/REHS/RS
pending
The annual Totally Title 5
conference at the Log Cabin
in Holyoke. Hear from
industry experts, local public
health, and MA DEP staff.
Topics to include Title 5
basics, private wells, Metrik,
and more! Full agenda and
conference schedule to be
announced once finalized.
LOCATION
Log Cabin – Holyoke

NST Volume XII : Camp Compliance
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting), Microsoft Teams Application
Recreational Camps - NST Volume XII - March 25 @ 10am Final

DPH/MHOA Seminar
2026-04-01 08:30 - 14:00 | Devens Common, Devens Common, 11 Andrews Parkway, Devens, Devens, MA, 01434, United States
DPH/MHOA Seminar
Registration Link
Devens
This is a refresher series on camps, pools, and bathing beaches to help local public health staff prepare for their spring and summer months. One in-person and two virtual options are available. Each option offers the same program.
Learning Objectives

Describe how to comply with beach regulations regarding water quality thresholds, proper signage, and reporting requirements

Explain how to report beach closures to MDPH through the online beach data portal

Describe recreational camp requirements and data findings in the past year

Explain the Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools per 105 CMR 435.00 and what to expect with the pending regulation updates.

Program Agenda
Wednesday, April 1st – In-person at Devens Deadline: March 20th

8:30am – 9:00am
Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00am to 9:50am
Beaches/Toxicology Program

9:50am – 10:50am
Pools

10:50am -11:00am
Break

11:00am to 12:30pm
Camps

12:30pm
Lunch
Registration Link

DPH/MHOA Seminar Virtual
2026-04-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
April 14, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
DPH/MHOA Seminar
Register Here
Virtual
This is a refresher series on camps, pools, and bathing beaches to help local public health staff prepare for their spring and summer months. One in-person and two virtual options are available. Each option offers the same program.
Learning Objectives

Describe how to comply with beach regulations regarding water quality thresholds, proper signage, and reporting requirements

Explain how to report beach closures to MDPH through the online beach data portal

Describe recreational camp requirements and data findings in the past year

Explain the Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools per 105 CMR 435.00 and what to expect with the pending regulation updates.

Program Agenda
Tuesday, April 14th, 9am to 12:30pm – Virtual

9:00am to 9:50am
Beaches/Toxicology Program

9:50am – 10:50am
Pools

10:50am -11:00am
Break

11:00am to 12:30pm
Camps
Register Here

Virtual Retail Tobacco Inspection Training
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
April 14, 2026
1:00PM – 2:30PM
Retail Tobacco Inspection Training
Virtual
More information coming soon!

NST Volume XIII - Neighborhood Renewal Division
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting), Microsoft Teams Application
Neighborhood Renewal Program – NST Volume XIII – April 15 @ 1 pm Flyer

DPH/MHOA Seminar Virtual
2026-04-15 13:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
April 15, 2026
1:00PM – 4:30PM
DPH/MHOA Seminar
Virtual
Register Here
This is a refresher series on camps, pools, and bathing beaches to help local public health staff prepare for their spring and summer months. One in-person and two virtual options are available. Each option offers the same program.
Learning Objectives

Describe how to comply with beach regulations regarding water quality thresholds, proper signage, and reporting requirements

Explain how to report beach closures to MDPH through the online beach data portal

Describe recreational camp requirements and data findings in the past year

Explain the Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools per 105 CMR 435.00 and what to expect with the pending regulation updates.

Program Agenda
Wednesday, April 15th, 1pm to 4:30pm – Virtual

1pm to 1:50pm
Pools

1:50pm – 2:50pm
Beaches/Toxicology Program

2:50pm – 3:00pm
Break

3:00pm to 4:30pm
Camps
Register Here

MEHA Webinar: Driving Data to Local Action
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Webinar: Driving Data to Local Action: Utilizing the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Initiative Data Dashboard

Webinar: Driving Data to Local Action: Utilizing the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Initiative Data Dashboard

Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free for Members, $25 for Non – Members
Webinar: Driving Data to Local Action: Utilizing the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Initiative Data Dashboard

MEHA’s 78th Annual Seminar
2026-05-20 08:30 - 15:30
Date
May 20, 2026
Time
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Venue Location
Courtyard Marriott
75 Felton St, Marlborough, MA, United States,
Venue Google Map Link
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MEHA’s 78th Annual Seminar

Join us!

May 20th, 8:30 – 3:30
Courtyard Marriott
75 Felton St
Marlborough, MA
Members – $145
Non-Members – $195
Retirees – $125
CEUs pending

Register Here

MPHA 2026 Spring Awards Breakfast
2026-06-05 08:00 - 10:30 | John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, 02125, United States
MPHA 2026 Spring Awards Breakfast
2026 Spring Awards Breakfast
06/05/2026 08:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET
Admission

$300.00 – Standard Member Ticket
$350.00 – Standard Non Member Ticket
$600.00 – Buy One, Buy One, Sponsor One for Equitable Access for Members
$700.00 – Buy One, Buy One, Sponsor One for Equitable Access for Non-Members

The Massachusetts Public Health Alliance (MPHA) is thrilled to be holding its 24th Annual Spring Awards Breakfast on June 5, 2026 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. We will be recognizing a few of the Commonwealth’s most accomplished public health champions! Join us for this event that brings the health and public health communities together in celebration and supports MPHA’s health equity agenda.
This year’s breakfast will be vegetarian and will include gluten free options.
MPHA will be taking photos and/or video during the event. By registering and attending, you consent to your image being captured and used. If you prefer to not be photographed, contact Ana Hidalgo (ahidalgo@mapublichealth.org) or Matthew Miller (mmiller@mapublichealth.org) before the event so that we can indicate this on your nametag.

AEC 2026 NEHA's Annual Educational Conference
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 | Kansas City, Montana, Kansas City, MT, United States
Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry

Interlacing knowledge, experience, and innovation in the heart of America

Join us in Kansas City, Missouri, August 3-6, 2026, for NEHA’s Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition, where the brightest minds in environmental health come together to strengthen the fabric of our profession.
This year’s theme, Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry, reflects how every thread, whether it’s your expertise, your experiences, or your innovations, interlaces with others to create a stronger, more resilient future for public health.
At AEC 2026, you’ll:

Discover cutting-edge research and best practices from across the field.
Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices across the field and take home ideas you can put into practice.
Earn Continuing Education Credits while immersing yourself in sessions that strengthen your skills, expand your expertise, and contribute to your professional journey.
Strengthen your network by connecting with peers, mentors, and partners who share your commitment to public health.
Add your thread to the conversation, whether through learning, engaging, or supporting others; every participant makes the tapestry stronger.
…and much, much more!

Call for Abstracts now open: Be part of the story we’re weaving in Kansas City. More Information Here
Submit your abstract today and help strengthen the environmental public health tapestry.
Submit Your Abstract Here

PH Power Hour Training: Nuisances and Animal Health & Welfare
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Vitrual Meeting (Zoom)
Farming Nuisance Flyer (1)
Click Here To Register

64th Annual Yankee Conference
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25 | Hilton Hotel Mystic CT, 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, 06355, United States
REGISTER HERE
Registration

1. Full Conference – 3-day registration – $495.00
Includes all sessions, meals, and receptions at the hotel on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

2. Wednesday & Thursday – 2 days only – $425.00
Includes all sessions, meals, and receptions at the hotel on the Sept. 23 and 24. This registration does not include the Mystic Seaport Museum event, “Sanitarians at the Seaport,” which may be purchased for an additional fee.

3. Thursday & Friday – 2 days only – $385.00
Includes all sessions, meals and raffle drawings at the hotel on Sept. 24 and 25 only.

4. Wednesday – 1 day only – $255.00
Includes all sessions, meals and receptions at the hotel on September 23.

5. Thursday – 1 day only – $255.00
Includes all sessions, meals, receptions, and raffles at the hotel on Thursday, September 24.

6. Friday – 1 day only – $175.00
Includes all sessions and meals on September 25. Conference ends at 1:00 p.m.

Click anywhere on the flyer to be directed to the event registration page

REGISTER HERE
In addition to our proven track record of outstanding training sessions, there will be an exhibition hall with numerous vendors, raffle drawings, two exhibitor receptions, an awards luncheon, and plenty of networking opportunities that make this conference a complete experience for professional development.
The Hilton Mystic is providing guestroom accommodations at a special room block rate of $179 plus tax. Rooms are available for Tuesday 9/22, Wednesday 9/23, and Thursday 9/24. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-445-8667. Ask for the Connecticut Environmental Health Association room block when making the reservation. You may also reserve your room using this link:
Booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/9mna0g
The cut-off date for the room block is Monday, August 24, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the conference, email: yankeeconferenceinfo@gmail.com or ksimilien@westhaven-ct.gov.

MHOA 2026 Annual Conference
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St,, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
MHOA 2026 Annual Conference
Sharing Insight. Celebrating Impact.
October 28 – 30, 2026
MassMutual Center – Springfield, MA
You must be logged into the MHOA website, and have a 2026 paid MHOA membership to register for the conference during advance registration. If you’re not currently an MHOA member, you may apply for membership and then register for the conference. These can be done at the same time by contacting Lisa Pacella (lpacella@mhoa.com)
To register a group of people under a single payor, please email Lisa Pacella (lpacella@mhoa.com) with the list of members, their email addresses, any dietary restrictions, and a point of contact.
MHOA is pleased to offer conference rates at the Marriott Springfield Downtown, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, MGM Springfield, and the Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown. Booking links will be sent once you have registered for the conference.
MHOA is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible conference. If you need accessible accommodation, please contact us Here. We will strive to meet your needs!
Program

The conference will feature concurrent sessions on Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Friday’s Action Training Day on October 30th will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Preliminary Agenda
Tuesday, October 27th
Afternoon preconference workshop(s)
Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Early Conference Check-in
Wednesday, October 28th
Conference sessions, all day
Thursday, October 29th
Conference sessions, all day
Friday, October 30th, 9:30am to 11:30am
Lessons Learned from the World Cup and BOH Response to Large Scale Events
2026 Conference Tracks

Environmental Health
Food Safety
Wastewater
Public Health Nursing & Epidemiology
Public Health Playbook
Local Public Health Practice and Management

More Exhibitor Information:
Tentative Setup Hours:
Tuesday, Oct. 27: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Note: Welcome Reception on Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
All Exhibitor belongings must be removed by 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 29th.
Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
For travel information click Hotel & Travel
For Sponsorship Information, see brochure below.
Contact lpacella@mhoa.com if you can join us as a 2026 Sponsor!
Parking in Springfield

If you are staying at a hotel within walking distance, we suggest parking at the hotel and walking to the convention center.
For those driving, MGM is a close, complimentary option.
The Convention Center Carpark is now open!
41 Harrison Ave, Springfield, MA 01103
Hourly Rate: $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
I-91 North Garage
1870 E Columbus Ave, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
I-91 South Garage
1620 East Columbus Ave, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
Columbus Center Garage
150 Bridge Street, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 First 1/2 Hour, $2.00 for each additional hour
MassMutual’s Directions and Parking Page is here: https://www.massmutualcenter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking. This page is updated as needed and also shows all of the ADA Parking around the building. The map is downloadable from this page as well.
