Town of Cornwall Health Officer
David L. Anderson (davidandersonvt@gmail.com) or 462-3254
Deputy Health Officer
Susan Johnson (cornwallvt@shoreham.net) or 462-2775
Cornwall residents are encouraged to visit the Vermont Department of Health web pages (http://healthvermont.gov) for a wealth of information on an array of public health issues. Click here for an explanation of the role the Town Health Officer and a description of Town Health Officer Law.
Town residents may also follow the Health Department on Facebook and Twitter. (http://www.facebook.com/HealthVermont) and (http://twitter.com/#!/healthvermont)
Town Health Officers are responsible for:
- Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the municipality
- Taking action to prevent, remove or destroy any such hazards
- Taking action to mitigate significant public health risks
- Enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
Examples of Town Health Officer Responses:
- Complaints of failing sewage systems that may affect the public’s health
- Rental housing complaints
- Complaints of animal cruelty & animal bites
- Closing swimming areas that may be a public health threat
- Local compliance with Vermont’s Lead Law