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Health department renews Halloween safety reminders. From our own coverage: Health department renews Halloween safety reminders; Town reports sewer overflow, already resolved.
Northampton public health nurses will discuss mental health for older adults Nov. 16 at the Community House. Also in today's brief (2 items): Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; Aging mental health talk set for Nov. 16.
Board of Health meets Monday on Main Street. From our own coverage: School Committee adopts superintendent's four goals.
Northampton public health nurses will discuss mental health for older adults Nov. 16 at the Community House. Also in today's brief (2 items): Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; Aging mental health talk set for Nov. 16.
Board of Health meets Monday on Main Street. From our own coverage: School Committee adopts superintendent's four goals.
Board of Health and Public Art Committee both meet Monday in Yarmouth this week. From our own coverage: Early voting ends Friday at Town Hall; Select Board takes up liquor license, sign waiver.
Board of Health and Public Art Committee both meet Monday in Yarmouth this week. From our own coverage: Early voting ends Friday at Town Hall; Select Board takes up liquor license, sign waiver.
Health department renews Halloween safety reminders. From our own coverage: Health department renews Halloween safety reminders; Town reports sewer overflow, already resolved.
Dedham's Board of Health begins rewriting tobacco rules to close a permit-transfer loophole and curb nicotine pouches marketed to kids. From our own coverage: Conservation panel takes up Amtrak tree clearing case; School budget panel weighs high school fire alarm fix.
Board of Health meets Nov. 2. From our own coverage: School Committee adopts superintendent's four goals. Also in today's brief (6 items): Board of Health meets Nov. 2; Library trustees meet Nov. 3; Planning Board meets Nov. 4; Select Board meets in Whately Nov. 4.
Health department shares Halloween safety reminders. From our own coverage: Health department shares Halloween safety reminders; Sewer overflow reported and already resolved.
Health department shares Halloween safety reminders. From our own coverage: Health department shares Halloween safety reminders; Sewer overflow reported and already resolved.
Board of Health meets Nov. 2. From our own coverage: School Committee adopts superintendent's four goals. Also in today's brief (6 items): Board of Health meets Nov. 2; Library trustees meet Nov. 3; Planning Board meets Nov. 4; Select Board meets in Whately Nov. 4.
Dedham's Board of Health begins rewriting tobacco rules to close a permit-transfer loophole and curb nicotine pouches marketed to kids. From our own coverage: Conservation panel takes up Amtrak tree clearing case; School budget panel weighs high school fire alarm fix.
Salem is running a 'Salem 400+' campaign to get 400 additional residents flu vaccinated, with free walk-in clinics at several locations through mid-December.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health found West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples in Lexington, Waltham and Provincetown, and the Lexington Health Department is urging residents, especially those over 50, to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Heath's Board of Health posted a new 2026 emergency needs questionnaire for residents. Also in today's brief (3 items): Board of Health posts emergency needs survey; Planning board holds virtual hearing Nov. 2; Town offices close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Health officials urge Halloween safety precautions. From our own coverage: Health officials urge Halloween safety precautions; Town reports sewer overflow, already stopped.
Health officials urge Halloween safety precautions. From our own coverage: Health officials urge Halloween safety precautions; Town reports sewer overflow, already stopped.
Board of Health weighs septic and well requests. From our own coverage: Board of Health weighs septic and well requests; Planning Board takes up ADU, two 40B letters.
Board of Health weighs septic and well requests. From our own coverage: Board of Health weighs septic and well requests; Planning Board takes up ADU, two 40B letters.
Heath's Board of Health posted a new 2026 emergency needs questionnaire for residents. Also in today's brief (3 items): Board of Health posts emergency needs survey; Planning board holds virtual hearing Nov. 2; Town offices close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Health officials urge mosquito bite precautions after West Nile virus found in Lexington samples. From our own coverage: Health department warns of West Nile virus in mosquitoes.
Health officials urge mosquito bite precautions after West Nile virus found in Lexington samples. From our own coverage: Health department warns of West Nile virus in mosquitoes.
The Winchendon Council on Aging will hold a free Mental Health Wellness Program Nov. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Old Murdock Senior Center, connecting residents with local mental health providers.
Framingham issued a public health advisory Oct. 26 for Lake Waushakum after state officials said photos suggest cyanobacteria levels may exceed health guidelines, urging residents to avoid all contact with the water.
The Central MA Regional Health Department is reminding Shrewsbury residents and motorists to take simple precautions for a safe Halloween, the town announced Oct. 29.
Eastham's Board of Health, Human Services Advisory Committee and Energy and Climate Action Committee convene separately Thursday afternoon.
Patch reports changes to special ed, mental health support. Also in today's brief (15 items): Patch reports changes to special ed, mental health support; Patch compares Westford's Witch's Woods to Salem; Water Commissioners hold monthly meeting; Baby Lapsit program returns Thursday morning.
Patch reports changes to special ed, mental health support. Also in today's brief (15 items): Patch reports changes to special ed, mental health support; Patch compares Westford's Witch's Woods to Salem; Water Commissioners hold monthly meeting; Baby Lapsit program returns Thursday morning.
Registration opens for Canton's fourth annual road race benefiting student mental health programs. Also in today's brief (1 items): Registration opens for Canton road race supporting mental health.
Health board takes up fee cuts for vendors. From our own coverage: Health board takes up fee cuts for vendors; FinCom debates how big a tax hike residents could face.
Sherborn's unfunded retiree health care liability grew to $8.6 million, Select Board actuary reports. From our own coverage: Select Board preps Dec. 3 warrant amid rising retiree costs.
Eastham's Board of Health, Human Services Advisory Committee and Energy and Climate Action Committee convene separately Thursday afternoon.
Health board takes up fee cuts for vendors. From our own coverage: Health board takes up fee cuts for vendors; FinCom debates how big a tax hike residents could face.
Sherborn's unfunded retiree health care liability grew to $8.6 million, Select Board actuary reports. From our own coverage: Select Board preps Dec. 3 warrant amid rising retiree costs.
Registration opens for Canton's fourth annual road race benefiting student mental health programs. Also in today's brief (1 items): Registration opens for Canton road race supporting mental health.
The Medway Health Department and Milford Central Pharmacy held a flu clinic Oct. 27 at the Medway Public Library, with walk-ins welcome and no pre-registration required.
Healthy Homes educational event set for Wednesday. From our own coverage: City mourns coach, Zott Park strains persist; Weekly obituary notices, Oct. 19 to Oct. 25.
Healthy Homes educational event set for Wednesday. From our own coverage: City mourns coach, Zott Park strains persist; Weekly obituary notices, Oct. 19 to Oct. 25.
Montague cancels its Board of Health meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Selectboard, health board meet Wednesday. Also in today's brief (1 items): Selectboard, health board meet Wednesday.
Athol Library sets Nov 2 virtual program on perinatal mental health disorders. From our own coverage: School sports policy opens door to homeschoolers; Obituary notices for week of Oct. 19-25.
Select Board votes to explore new municipal health insurer amid cash-flow concerns. From our own coverage: Health Board flags recall, OKs extra trash barrels; Select Board votes to explore new health insurer.
Montague cancels its Board of Health meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Select Board votes to explore new municipal health insurer amid cash-flow concerns. From our own coverage: Health Board flags recall, OKs extra trash barrels; Select Board votes to explore new health insurer.
Athol Library sets Nov 2 virtual program on perinatal mental health disorders. From our own coverage: School sports policy opens door to homeschoolers; Obituary notices for week of Oct. 19-25.
Selectboard, health board meet Wednesday. Also in today's brief (1 items): Selectboard, health board meet Wednesday.
Charlemont Board of Health to meet via Zoom Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Also in today's brief (2 items): Board of Health meets Tuesday via Zoom; Library program tackles spotting fake news online.
Sherborn's health board took up a full slate of septic permits, including a contested Millbourne Farm variance. From our own coverage: Health board works through septic permit slate; Home sales roundup spans $800,000 to $4 million.
Charlemont Board of Health to meet via Zoom Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Also in today's brief (2 items): Board of Health meets Tuesday via Zoom; Library program tackles spotting fake news online.
Sherborn's health board took up a full slate of septic permits, including a contested Millbourne Farm variance. From our own coverage: Health board works through septic permit slate; Home sales roundup spans $800,000 to $4 million.
The Hopedale Board of Health heard a tenant's hearing request over unresolved mold and leak violations at 96 Freedom Street, then adjourned into executive session over complaints against staff.
The Hopedale Board of Health heard a tenant's hearing request over unresolved mold and leak violations at 96 Freedom Street, then adjourned into executive session over complaints against staff.
Board voted to recommend lower food vendor permit fees including $60 for farmers markets, down from $75.
Douglas Board of Health elected a new chair and advanced a membership application. Members voted unanimously to elect David Balbi as chair for the coming term and Robert Brazeau as vice chair, with the transition set to begin next month.
Douglas Board of Health elected a new chair and advanced a membership application. Members voted unanimously to elect David Balbi as chair for the coming term and Robert Brazeau as vice chair, with the transition set to begin next month.
Board voted to recommend lower food vendor permit fees including $60 for farmers markets, down from $75.
Board of Health and Recreation Commission both meet Monday night as Douglas's week of meetings continues. Also in today's brief (6 items): Board of Health meets Monday night; Recreation Commission meets Monday night; Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday evening; Library trustees meet Tuesday night.
Library sets GSM health program for Thursday evening in Sturbridge. Also in today's brief (7 items): Planning Board meets Monday at Town Hall; Library airs virtual haunted lighthouses talk; Town lists advance processing sessions Oct. 27-29; Book club discusses The Book Eaters Tuesday.
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