Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 149, § 136

If it appears to an inspector that any act, neglect or fault in relation to any drain, water closet, earth closet, privy, ash pit, water supply, nuisance or other matter in any industrial establishment is punishable or remediable under any law relative to the preservation of the public health, but not under this chapter, he shall give written notice thereof to the board of health of the town where such establishment is situated, and such board of health shall thereupon inquire into the subject of the notice and enforce the laws relative thereto.