Board of Health approves first reading of 2026 health officer salary ordinance.
Montgomery Board of Health approves first reading of 2026 health officer salary ordinance. Health Officer Devangi Patel reported the township's Strengthening Grant ends June 30, replaced by a Public Health Infrastructure Grant worth up to $119,372 to support workforce development and data systems.
Board of Health · Meeting of September 9, 2026
NJ MONTGOMERY — Montgomery Board of Health approves first reading of 2026 health officer salary ordinance. Health Officer Devangi Patel reported the township's Strengthening Grant ends June 30, replaced by a Public Health Infrastructure Grant worth up to $119,372 to support workforce development and data systems. The board also approved a $50,000 Plan for Health grant, placing Montgomery among only six New Jersey municipalities awarded the funding.
New Health Educator Emily Schreiner presented the Age-Friendly Report, supported by a $7,000 Department of Human Services grant with focus on residents 55 and older. A national public health accreditation site visit is scheduled for month-end.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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