Gardner Board of Health upholds $2,000 fine and seven-day suspension for A1 Mart tobacco sale to minor
Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.
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Auburn Board of Health Declares One Dog Dangerous, Two Nuisance After Attack Kills Greyhound
Auburn Board of Health declares one dog dangerous, two nuisance, and upholds tobacco fine.
Dudley Board of Health Elects New Chair, Defers Vote on PFAS Connection Mandate
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.
Southbridge Board of Health launches kratom regulation review, extends Hill Avenue sewer deadline
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 Unanimously Appoints New Animal Inspector for the Town
Mendon Board of Health appoints new Animal Inspector and schedules August 29 hazardous waste event.
Hubbardston Board of Health Reviews PFAS Levels, Flags Silver Leaf Water Violations
HUBBARDSTON — July 14, 2026 — Hubbardston Board of Health reviews PFAS levels, beach samples, and flags Silver Leaf water compliance issues. At the July 14 meeting, Chair Gael Moncoeur reported that the Hubbardston House Apartments public water system showed PFAS levels of 7.28 nanograms per liter — below the state limit
Oakham Board of Health votes to enter executive session on dumping litigation strategy
Oakham Board of Health advances rural health grant inquiry and moves toward well-testing oversight of proposed energy facility. At the July 9 regular meeting, Member Lucille A.
Berlin Launches Food Waste Composting at Transfer Station, Signs Deal With Black Earth
BERLIN — July 7, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health launches curbside-style food waste composting at the transfer station and leaves a hauler contract unsigned over prevailing wage questions. The board announced a new agreement with Black Earth Composting for weekly pickup of food waste totes now installed at the Berlin
Grafton Board of Health Extends Deadlines on North Grafton Rental Violations
Grafton Board of Health extends deadlines on contested rental violations at 9 Waterville Street.
Shrewsbury Board of Health unanimously adopts fluoridation policy review framework
SHREWSBURY — June 24, 2026 — Shrewsbury Board of Health votes 3-0 to adopt a structured framework for reassessing the town's water fluoridation policy. The framework, developed by Stacey Smith of the Consensus Building Institute after one-on-one interviews with all three board members, Regional Health Director Annette