Fall River Board of Health Addresses Tobacco Violation, Chicken Keeping Variance
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Meeting Date:
05/28/2024
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Recording Published:
05/28/2024
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Duration:
23 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Fall River Board of Health virtual meeting, the board discussed a range of issues including a tobacco violation at Atlas Smoke Shop and requests for the keeping of chickens on residential properties. The tobacco violation, which was a second offense for Atlas Smoke Shop, involved the presence of flavored tobacco products which have been banned for several years. Although the shop had paid the required $2,000 fine, the board deliberated over imposing a seven-day suspension.
During the meeting, a shop representative acknowledged the violation, attributing it to outdated stock that was inadvertently overlooked. Despite the violation being the store’s second within 36 months, the board decided to waive the suspension with the warning that a future infringement would result in a more severe penalty.
Another topic was the approval of a variance for Michael St. Pierre Jr., who sought permission to keep chickens at his property on Quincy Street. The request was described positively, with emphasis on the excellent condition of the coop and property. The board granted the variance with the condition that St. Pierre ensures any escape routes for the chickens are secured.
In contrast, a variance request by Antonio Souza for keeping chickens on Stafford Road was tabled due to multiple issues, including the presence of more chickens than permitted and concerns raised by neighbors. The board advised Souza to address these issues before the request could be reconsidered.
Paul Coogan
Board of Health Officials:
Michael J. Coughlin, Thomas Cory, Stephen Gagliardi, Md
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Meeting Date:
05/28/2024
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Recording Published:
05/28/2024
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Duration:
23 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
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