- MA
- Bristol County
- 9/9/24
- 09/09/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westport Board of Health meeting focused on significant public health and environmental concerns, particularly addressing elevated nitrate levels in local septic systems and their implications for water safety. Detailed discussions included septic system compliance, potential health risks, and community wastewater management strategies. Additionally, the board reviewed home burial guidelines, well regulations, and a coastal property repair, alongside updates on public health initiatives and opioid settlement funds.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 9/9/24
- 09/09/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health meeting on September 9, 2024, addressed issues including granting waivers for real estate inspections, discussing septic system variances, and tackling compliance with short-term rental regulations. Several property owners sought exceptions to existing regulations, prompting discussions on health, environmental, and community impacts.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/9/24
- 09/10/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ayer Board of Health convened on September 9th to address a range of pressing local health issues, including ongoing problems with a local hospital that has garnered national attention, concerns about food truck safety compliance, and updates on mosquito control efforts.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 9/4/24
- 10/18/2024
- 53 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting conducted via Zoom, the East Longmeadow Board of Health unanimously approved a Title Five variance allowing a property owner to install a septic system instead of connecting to the town sewer system, citing significant cost differences. The Board also discussed an increase in mattress disposal fees, updates on various health initiatives, and community health concerns, including rising respiratory illnesses and vaccination efforts.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 9/4/24
- 09/06/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the September 4, 2024, Halifax Board of Health meeting, discussions were held regarding mosquito control and septic system approvals. The Board issued a West Nile Virus advisory to local youth sports organizations and approved septic system variances for a new development after detailed scrutiny.
