Board of Health
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
40 items across 5 meetings.
June 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Vote to reorganize the Board, likely electing officers for the new term.
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to accept prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its regular meeting schedule going forward.
💬 Discussed
Status update on implementing the local ban on Kratom (a supplement regulated or banned by some boards of health).
💬 Discussed
Initial discussion on revising BOH fees — including permits and inspections — for 2027.
💬 Discussed
Agent updates on office activity, SS5 (Title 5 septic system), digital platform, complaints, and special permits.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss potential restrictions on CBD and THC product sales or regulation.
📋 Proposed
Board to evaluate requirements for how septic plans must be submitted — electronically or on paper.
📋 Proposed
Continued review of all Board of Health fees ahead of calendar year 2027.
May 20, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board votes to reorganize officer roles at the start of the new meeting cycle.
📍 Board of Health Office, Room #5
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to accept prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its regular meeting schedule going forward.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses the implementation status of its kratom (herbal stimulant sold in stores) sales ban in Pembroke.
💬 Discussed
Agent updates on office activity, SS5 (Title 5 septic inspections), digital platform, complaints, and special permits.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider restrictions on the sale of CBD and THC products in town.
📋 Proposed
Board will review requirements for how septic system plans must be submitted — affects homeowners doing Title 5 work.
📋 Proposed
Board will assess whether to adjust Board of Health permit and inspection fees for 2027.
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to amend rules governing Special One Day Permits — details of proposed changes not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to accept prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss yard debris complaints involving two properties on Pleasant Street.
📍 Pleasant Street, Pembroke, MA
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss a yard debris complaint on Washington Street.
📍 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA
💬 Discussed
Agent will update the board on office activity, SS5 (Title 5 septic inspections), a new digital platform, complaints, and special permits.
💬 Discussed
Board will take up potential local restrictions on CBD and THC products — no vote scheduled yet.
💬 Discussed
Board will consider requirements for how septic plans must be submitted — impacts homeowners doing Title 5 work.
💬 Discussed
Board will review and potentially adjust Board of Health fees for fiscal year 2027.
March 31, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved new regulations governing kratom sales in Pembroke, directing Tobacco Agent Kathleen Mahoney to implement them at her discretion.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes accepted as written.
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously voted to condemn 10 Dwelley St due to conditions deemed to endanger occupants or the public.
📍 10 Dwelley St, Pembroke
💬 Discussed
Property is vacant and in poor condition; expected to become bank-owned soon, with cleanup to follow through that process — no board vote taken.
📍 Pleasant Street, Pembroke
💬 Discussed
Occupants responded to the Board's enforcement letter and are actively working to clean up the property.
📍 Washington Street, Pembroke
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:27pm.
March 31, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to enact town-wide regulations on kratom (herbal stimulant sold in stores) sales or distribution in Pembroke.
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to accept prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to condemn 10 Dwelley St due to conditions deemed to endanger occupants or the public.
📍 10 Dwelley St, Pembroke
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss a yard debris issue on Pleasant Street.
📍 Pleasant Street, Pembroke
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss a yard debris issue on Washington Street.
📍 Washington Street, Pembroke
💬 Discussed
Routine update covering office activity, complaints, special permits, livestock inspections, SS5 status, and a digital platform update.
📋 Proposed
Board will take up potential restrictions on CBD and THC sales or use in Pembroke at a future meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider new requirements for how septic plans must be submitted — relevant to homeowners with Title 5 systems.
📋 Proposed
Board will review and potentially adjust Board of Health fees for fiscal year 2027.