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Hubbardston Board of Health flags school water manganese levels, tables landfill update

HUBBARDSTON — February 10, 2026 — Hubbardston Board of Health flags above-limit manganese at elementary school, debates town nurse funding. The board, chaired by Gael Moncoeur and including members Dianna Johnson and Dave Rogers, tabled the school's wastewater test results after a manganese reading of 1.1 to 1.

Douglas Board of Health Calls In Solid Waste Contractor to Clarify Billing Before Renewal

DOUGLAS — February 9, 2026 — Douglas Board of Health moves to bring in solid waste contractor amid billing confusion. The board, meeting February 9, agreed to invite a representative from its recycling contractor — referred to by members as possibly named Kevin — to explain a billing breakdown they said they cannot interpret

Berlin Board of Health Plans 2027 Hazardous Waste Collection Day With Trident Environmental

BERLIN — February 6, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health begins planning a household hazardous waste collection day targeted for spring 2027. The board consulted by phone Friday with Joe Shaughnessy of Trident Environmental Services, learning that Berlin falls in a pricing category carrying a current minimum contract charge of $7,100

Berlin Board of Health Clears Tight Tank Plan for Auto Parts Property

Berlin Board of Health greenlights tight tank sewage plan for auto parts office, pushes hazardous waste day to 2027.

Hubbardston Board of Health Sets $50 Inspector Fee, Tightens Permit Requirements

HUBBARDSTON — January 27, 2026 — Hubbardston Board of Health formalizes paid inspector position and tightens permit application rules at its first meeting under new chair. The board, chaired for the first time by Gael Moncoeur, voted 2-0 with one abstention to establish a $50-per-inspection fee for food establishment,

Berlin Board of Health Plans Hazardous Waste Collection, Tobacco Reg Overhaul

BERLIN — January 20, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health takes up hazardous waste collection and tobacco regulation rewrite after years of inaction. The board, meeting via Zoom on January 20, heard from a Central Massachusetts Tobacco Alliance representative identified only as Joan, who presented a 17-page draft regulation to replace

Hubbardston Board of Health approves beaver removal, names Moncoeur chair

Hubbardston Board of Health votes 4-1 to allow beaver removal and confirms new leadership.

Berlin Board of Health Unanimously Approves Randall Road Septic Variance

BERLIN — January 6, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health grants a septic variance and begins planning the town's first hazardous waste collection day in roughly eight years. The board voted unanimously at its January 6 Zoom meeting to approve a variance at Lot 1, 118 Randall Road, allowing a

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