Coalition Meeting Documents

South Shore 5 Public Health Request for Public Participation

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance (SS5) is a Public Health Excellence shared services group comprising the Boards of Health and Health Departments in Hanover, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, and Rockland, Massachusetts. SS5’s purpose is to strengthen and promote public health across its participating communities. During its monthly meetings, SS5 implements regional programming, shares information and resources, develops policies, and manages shared services.

SS5 follows Open Meeting Law in Massachusetts. Under Open Meeting Law, the public is permitted to attend meetings of a public body, though public participation is at the discretion of the Chair. SS5 invites the public to propose participation, agenda items, and discussion topics.

To request participation during an upcoming SS5 meeting, please submit a request through the South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance Request for Public Participation Form.

The SS5 Chair will review and approve incoming requests. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee approval. If a request is approved, the requestee will be notified of the meeting date and invited to attend. Participation during the meeting is at the discretion of the Chair and is limited to three (3) minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair.

All requests must be submitted no later than one week prior to the anticipated meeting date.

SS5 meetings are typically held every other Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 PM. Meeting information, including agendas and minutes, is posted on the Town of Rockland website.