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Templeton Health Board Keeps Leaders, Flags Kratom Ban

Templeton's Board of Health reorganized without change and flagged a new statewide kratom ban. Chair Jane Crocker and Vice Chair Earl Baxter were kept in place on a unanimous vote, with Health Agent Laurie Wiita continuing clerk duties.

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Government · Board of Health

Board votes down fluoride moratorium, 2-1

Shrewsbury Board of Health rejects fluoride moratorium in 2-1 vote. The three-member board voted Wednesday not to impose a temporary pause on community water fluoridation while it awaits a long-delayed "state of the science" forum, with members Emily Walker and Dr.

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