Public Health Services
FLU CLINICS: Are scheduled in the fall. Dates of the clinic can be found in the local media, newspapers, on the Board of Health web page and facebook page and also on cable. Home visits are available for the homebound.
ROCHESTER RULES AND REGULATIONS AND TITLE 5: The Rochester Board of Health is responsible for the enforcement of the State Environmental Code, Title 5: Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage. These regulations have been promulgated to provide minimum standards for the protection of public health and the environment. Specific, identifiable local conditions may require more stringent regulations to protect the public health and environmental interests of the residents of Rochester.
PERCOLATION TESTS: Procedure to schedule a percolation test is that the applicant shall contact an Engineer. The Engineer shall contact the Board of Health to schedule the percolation test with the Health Director. Percolation tests are conducted by Appointment.
VACCINES: Available for Town Residents. We have a limited supply of vaccines. Residents should call ahead for vaccine availability and to schedule an appointment.
BLOOD PRESSURE / HEALTH CLINICS: Blood Pressure Clinics are held at the Rochester Council on Aging at 67 Dexter Lane, every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with our Public Health Nurse, Connie Dolan. Any other clinics will be publicized in advance so you will know when they are. This includes Flu Clinics and COVID-19 Clinics.