Department of Health & Human Services

311 State Street Springfield, MA 01105

Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Commissioner

Public Liaison:

Samantha Chartier, Assistant  Environmental Health Director

(413) 787-6740

(413) 787-6458 Fax

E-mail: SChartier@springfieldcityhall.com

Office Hours:

8:15 am- 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Food Licenses/Permits Issued:

Food Licenses: New Application - Renewal Application 

Recreational Camp Application, Waste Removal Application, Health Club/ Tanning Facility Application, Swimming Pool Application, Temporary Event Permit Application, Farmer's Market Application, Septic Removal Application, Disposal Works Installer Application, Body Art Establishment Body Art Practitioner

Trailer Coach 

Process for Obtaining Permit(s):

All applications obtained at the Department of Health & Human Services during business hours.

Advertising Requirements:

Not applicable

Time Frame for Public Hearing:

Not applicable

Time Frame for Decision:

Variable, information on application.

Appeal Process:

Information on application

Fee Schedule:

See application for current fee's 

Applicable Local, State, Federal Statutes

MGL Chapter 94 Sec 65H, MGL Chapter 114, Sec 45, Massachusetts Sanitation Code Article 5 and 10, MGL Chapter 111, Sec 122