Board of Health
Purpose
The Morris Plains Board of Health provides a wide range of public health services designed to promote and protect the health of Morris Plains residents.
Responsibilities
Municipal Registrar
The Morris Plains Board of Health employs a Registrar who assists the public with birth, death and marriage certificates and marriage license applications. The Registrar also issues dog and cat licenses; retail food licenses and assists residents with related complaints.
Link here for information about the Borough’s Registrar.
Environmental Health
The Morris Plains Board of Health has a shared service agreement with the County of Morris Division of Public that provides Registered Environmental Health Specialists that work to ensure the proper handling of food is maintained in all retail food establishments and to investigate resident complaints.
Health Officer
Carlos, Perez, Jr., M.P.A.
Office: 973-631-5484
Principal REHS
Jessica Freer
Office: 973-631-5488
REHS
Brianna Rodriguez
Office: 973-829-8193
Public Health Nursing
The Morris Plains Board of Health employs a Public Health Nurse who administers vaccines, investigates communicable diseases, promotes and administers health screenings and monitors immunizations in schools. See right sidebar for contact info.
Blood pressure screenings are currently held the 2nd Monday of every month from 1-3pm at the community center for seniors and the 4th Wednesday of every month from 10-12pm at the Morris Plains Library.
Health Education
In collaboration with the Morris Plains Public Health Nurse, the Board of Health works to inform the community of current health issues and acts as a point of reference for health education. Specific areas of focus are preventative efforts to eliminate drug and alcohol abuse, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and the planning and execution of community programs.
We urge you to become familiar with the services offered and to participate in our personal health programs published in the borough web site, Plains Talk and town calendar. We are always open to suggestions and willing to answer your questions. Explore more information using the links below.
Members
| Name | Title | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Colin O’Reilly, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FCCM | President | 12/31/2026 |
| Kelly Burrows | Alternate | 12/31/2027 |
| Angela Mckinlay | Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Pam Nelson | Member | 12/31/2028 |
| Lauren Pallone Martin, MD, FAAP | Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Marybeth Soutar | Member | 12/31/2028 |
| Sean Keck-Mulligan | Secretary | |
| Mike Ivey | Council Liaison | |
| Kathy Basile, RN, MS, MSN | Public Health Nurse | |
| Carlos Perez | Morris County Health Officer, 973 631-5484 | |
| Dr. Timothy Werner | Veterinarian | |
| RoseMarie Leyhan | License Clerk | 12/31/2028 |
*Members can be reappointed after term expires.
Meetings
The Board of Health meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm at Borough Hall, with the exception of December which will begin at 8:00pm. No meeting will be held in August. All meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.
Link here for Board of Health meeting minutes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Vaccine Information
Connect to Morris County information regarding COVID-19
Animal Control
Link here for information about the Borough’s Animal Control Services.
Morris County Human Services
Link here for services to assist with jobs, health, food, housing, and transportation.
Morris County Office of Health Management
Link here for information from the County Office of Health Management.
Pet Licensing
Link here for information about Pet Licensing.
Rabies Clinics
Link here for information about Rabies Clinics.