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The Greenfield Board of Health voted to ban the sale of kratom products at its Wednesday, July 29 meeting, per Franklin County Now. The vote, detailed in "Kratom Sales Banned by Greenfield Board of Health," bars local retailers from selling the herbal supplement going forward. Separatel…
The Greenfield Board of Health voted to ban the sale of kratom products at its Wednesday, July 29 meeting, per Franklin County Now. The vote, detailed in "Kratom Sales Banned by Greenfield Board of Health," bars local retailers from selling the herbal supplement going forward. Separatel…
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West Nile Virus has been detected in a Wayland mosquito for the first time this season, the Health Department announced Thursday. The mosquito was collected July 28 and tested positive July 30, prompting officials to urge residents to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and …
West Nile Virus has been detected in a Wayland mosquito for the first time this season, the Health Department announced Thursday. The mosquito was collected July 28 and tested positive July 30, prompting officials to urge residents to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and …
Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.
Barnstable Board of Health approves body art licenses and septic repairs, defers hotel grease trap decision.
Barnstable Board of Health approves body art licenses and septic repairs, defers hotel grease trap decision.
Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.
Fall River Board of Health suspends a Durfee Street convenience store's tobacco license and clears the way for emergency beaver-control work at two city water sites. The board, with Chair Thomas Cory and member Michael J.
Belchertown Board of Health orders a five-bedroom septic replacement at 160 North Street and continues a contested Granby Road permit appeal to August.
Fall River Board of Health suspends a Durfee Street convenience store's tobacco license and clears the way for emergency beaver-control work at two city water sites. The board, with Chair Thomas Cory and member Michael J.
Belchertown Board of Health orders a five-bedroom septic replacement at 160 North Street and continues a contested Granby Road permit appeal to August.
Burlington's Board of Health has scheduled a special subcommittee meeting on kratom regulations for Wednesday, July 29, at Town Hall. The move adds a new regulatory question to the town's summer committee calendar, coming as a Patch roundup flagged Burlington's Aug. 8 fireworks show and…
Burlington's Board of Health has scheduled a special subcommittee meeting on kratom regulations for Wednesday, July 29, at Town Hall. The move adds a new regulatory question to the town's summer committee calendar, coming as a Patch roundup flagged Burlington's Aug. 8 fireworks show and…
Tewksbury Board of Health votes unanimously to advance a draft Kratom ban to public hearing.
Tewksbury Board of Health votes unanimously to advance a draft Kratom ban to public hearing.
Groton Board of Health votes to allow PFAS-zone residents to keep irrigation wells under strict conditions.
Groton Board of Health votes to allow PFAS-zone residents to keep irrigation wells under strict conditions.
Sherborn's Board of Health rolled out online payment for all its fees this week, giving residents a new digital option previously unavailable, town officials announced Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The move comes as the town continues work on its recently approved Housing Production Plan an…
Sherborn's Board of Health rolled out online payment for all its fees this week, giving residents a new digital option previously unavailable, town officials announced Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The move comes as the town continues work on its recently approved Housing Production Plan an…
Boston declares substance use disorder and unsheltered homelessness a public health crisis.
Auburn Board of Health declares one dog dangerous, two nuisance, and upholds tobacco fine.
Bridgewater's Board of Health signaled a shift toward formal trash nuisance enforcement at its July 22 meeting.
Auburn Board of Health declares one dog dangerous, two nuisance, and upholds tobacco fine.
Boston City Council opens 2020 term with climate declaration and wide-ranging reform agenda.
Boston declares substance use disorder and unsheltered homelessness a public health crisis.
Boston City Council opens 2020 term with climate declaration and wide-ranging reform agenda.
Boston City Council orders twin public health hearings on racism and COVID-19.
Bridgewater's Board of Health signaled a shift toward formal trash nuisance enforcement at its July 22 meeting.
Boston City Council orders twin public health hearings on racism and COVID-19.
Boston declares substance use disorder and unsheltered homelessness a public health crisis.
Norwell's Board of Health posted a new cyclospora health advisory Wednesday, as the town library's new device lending program went live. The News Flash notice, dated July 22, directs residents to guidance on the parasitic illness but does not specify whether it stems from a local case. …
Norwell's Board of Health posted a new cyclospora health advisory Wednesday, as the town library's new device lending program went live. The News Flash notice, dated July 22, directs residents to guidance on the parasitic illness but does not specify whether it stems from a local case. …
Bellingham's Board of Health voted unanimously to hold an emergency meeting July 28 to confront the Bellingham Housing Authority over a mold and structural decay case in one of its units.
Acushnet Board of Health welcomes new health agent and rescinds temporary septic inspection policy at July 21 meeting.
Acushnet Board of Health welcomes new health agent and rescinds temporary septic inspection policy at July 21 meeting.
Dighton Board of Health approves Pay-As-You-Throw bag contract with Waste Zero and wrestles with flagging farmers market attendance.
Bellingham's Board of Health voted unanimously to hold an emergency meeting July 28 to confront the Bellingham Housing Authority over a mold and structural decay case in one of its units.
Dudley Board of Health elects new chair and tables PFAS mandatory water-connection proposal pending further review. At the July 21 meeting, the board reorganized, unanimously electing Thomas Kampe as chair and seating new member Susan Wenzel, a retired St.
Kingston Board of Health closes Dollar Tree over pest conditions, shifts to Tuesday meetings.
Dudley Board of Health elects new chair and tables PFAS mandatory water-connection proposal pending further review. At the July 21 meeting, the board reorganized, unanimously electing Thomas Kampe as chair and seating new member Susan Wenzel, a retired St.
Kingston Board of Health closes Dollar Tree over pest conditions, shifts to Tuesday meetings.
Dighton Board of Health approves Pay-As-You-Throw bag contract with Waste Zero and wrestles with flagging farmers market attendance.
Groton Board of Health defers PFAS irrigation-well policy as free municipal hookup offer draws homeowner resistance.
Falmouth Board of Health approves contested Edgewater Drive West septic variances with a three-year nitrogen-reduction deadline.
Falmouth Board of Health approves contested Edgewater Drive West septic variances with a three-year nitrogen-reduction deadline.
Groton Board of Health defers PFAS irrigation-well policy as free municipal hookup offer draws homeowner resistance.
Groton Board of Health defers PFAS irrigation-well policy as free municipal hookup offer draws homeowner resistance.
Carlisle enters Level 3 Critical Drought status as the state's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs designates the Northeast Region critical, prompting a new Board of Health advisory. The Community Preservation Committee opened its FY27 fall grant cycle, with application…
West Nile virus turns up in Marlborough mosquitoes as the city announces a new ambulance provider. The Board of Health confirmed the state Department of Public Health detected the virus in mosquitoes collected in the city, while Mayor J. Christian Dumais named Coastal Medical Transporta…
Southbridge Board of Health begins formal process toward kratom regulation and unanimously extends a sewer-complaint deadline for two Hill Avenue property owners.
Mendon Board of Health appoints new Animal Inspector and schedules August 29 hazardous waste event.
Mendon Board of Health appoints new Animal Inspector and schedules August 29 hazardous waste event.
Southbridge Board of Health begins formal process toward kratom regulation and unanimously extends a sewer-complaint deadline for two Hill Avenue property owners.
Acushnet Select Board fills health agent vacancy, awards golf clubhouse OPM contract, and approves year-end transfers topping $420,000.
Plainville Board of Health adopts body-works licensing regulations on a 2-1 vote, approves two land-use variances, and confronts a clerical staffing loss. Chairman Lou LeBlanc and Vice Chair T.J.
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