- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/24/24
- 10/24/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Revere Board of Health addressed a contentious appeal regarding an alleged illegal bedroom and discussed the implications of potentially lifting the city’s ban on recreational marijuana establishments. The meeting covered various public health issues, including communicable diseases and food safety recalls.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/22/24
- 10/25/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Board of Health underscored the urgency of resolving longstanding septic system issues at a local winery. Discussions revealed that the winery’s current setup does not comply with regulations, necessitating immediate corrective actions to meet health and environmental standards. The board expressed frustration over the delayed resolution and emphasized direct communication with the winery owner and their engineer to expedite compliance.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Yarmouth Board of Health meeting on October 21, 2024, primarily focused on updates regarding housing rental regulations and the exploration of home burial policies. The board discussed the implications of new building code requirements for short-term rentals, the lifting of a condemnation order on a local property, and the development of a framework for home and green burials.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health convened on October 21, 2024, addressing community issues, including the approval of a subdivision plan and a discussion on pressing health needs as highlighted by the Lower Cape Community Health Needs Assessment. The meeting also explored social and economic challenges impacting residents, from housing affordability to healthcare access.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/21/24
- 10/24/2024
- 63 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Ayer Board of Health meeting, the primary focus was on the Harm Reduction Program and the potential expansion of naloxone training through a collaborative grant opportunity. The Board discussed aligning with local towns to pool opioid funds for a matching grant program aimed at broadening naloxone accessibility and training. In addition, they deliberated over current permit fees for trash hauling and tobacco sales, and touched on regulatory updates concerning various health and safety standards.