- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/2/24
- 10/03/2024
- 22 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In its recent meeting, the Fall River Board of Health focused on tobacco control violations involving two local businesses, HB Gas and Convenience and Friends Food Mart. The board decided against suspending HB Gas and Convenience’s tobacco license despite a second violation within 36 months, while Friends Food Mart’s hearing was tabled due to the absence of representation. Additionally, the board discussed measures to improve public health through new hiring and grant opportunities.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/28/24
- 05/28/2024
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fall River Board of Health focused on the allocation of opioid settlement funds and addressed the ongoing issue of non-fluoridated water in the community. An upcoming public meeting was announced to gather community input on the settlement fund allocation, aligning with an ongoing survey which has already garnered over 400 responses. Additionally, the board noted an increase in fluoride tablet prescriptions due to the water supply’s lack of fluoridation, prompting a discussion on the need for formal updates from the water department.