Board of Health
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
47 items across 9 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
LA Fitness is seeking a variance from lifeguard requirements; board may vote.
📋 Proposed
7-Eleven at 911 Main Street faces a tobacco compliance violation hearing following a compliance check.
📍 911 Main Street
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Property at 485 Lincoln Road is requesting a variance from standard septic system requirements; board may vote.
📍 485 Lincoln Road
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Board of Health will comment on the Lincoln Estates definitive subdivision (final subdivision plan) referred by the Planning Board.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss its meeting schedule for the summer months.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Hotel seeking a variance to operate its pool without a required lifeguard on duty.
📍 Home2 Suites, Walpole
📋 Proposed
Fairfield Inn also seeking a variance to waive the lifeguard requirement at its pool.
📍 Fairfield Inn, Walpole
April 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Royal Crest is seeking a variance from lifeguard requirements for its pool.
📍 Royal Crest
📋 Proposed
The Education Collaborative is seeking a variance from lifeguard requirements for its pool.
📍 The Education Collaborative
📋 Proposed
Redwood Mews Condominium is seeking a variance from lifeguard requirements for its pool.
📍 Redwood Mews Condominium
📋 Proposed
Board of Health will comment on a new definitive subdivision proposed on Darwin Lane.
📍 Darwin Lane
📋 Proposed
Board of Health will comment on a proposed modification to the existing Warwick Road Extension subdivision.
📍 Warwick Road Extension
💬 Discussed
Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for May 2, 2026 — residents can dispose of hazardous materials safely.
💬 Discussed
Fix It Clinic event scheduled for May 5, 2026.
April 7, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote on a variance to standard lifeguard requirements at Swan Pond — affects public swimming safety this season.
📍 Swan Pond
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Board holds a public hearing on proposed local regulations governing the sale or use of kratom (an herbal stimulant).
📋 Proposed
Board nominates a candidate for the town's Inspector of Animals position.
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Annual reorganization of Board of Health officer roles.
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Board sets its meeting dates for May 2026.
📋 Proposed
Town-sponsored drop-off event May 2 for safe disposal of household hazardous waste — free for residents.
📋 Proposed
Community repair event on May 5 where residents can bring broken household items for free repair assistance.
March 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board considers a tobacco permit inquiry from John Shalbey for a Route 1 location; a vote may be taken.
📍 Route 1
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Board reviews and may comment on a site plan approval for two lots at 990 Providence Hwy (Route 1 corridor).
📍 990 Providence Hwy, Lots 1 & 2
📋 Proposed
Board discusses planning for the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection day, a free resident disposal event.
March 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board of Health asked to weigh in on zoning articles heading to the 2026 Spring Town Meeting; comments could shape upcoming zoning changes town-wide.
📋 Proposed
Board of Health will comment on a Notice of Intent (wetlands/environmental filing) for a project at 111 Bullard Street.
📍 111 Bullard Street, Walpole
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Board of Health will review an RCC (Registered Composting Certification) permit application submitted to MA DEP for Southridge Farm & Nursery.
💬 Discussed
Continuing discussion on kratom (a botanical with opioid-like effects), potentially regarding local regulation or public-health response.
February 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote on a variance from standard lifeguard requirements at Walpole's town pools — affects summer swim safety for families.
📋 Proposed
Board of Health is asked to weigh in on Toll Brothers' revised site plan (application #25-06) before Planning Board acts.
📋 Proposed
New program bringing discounted rain barrels to Walpole residents for stormwater and water-conservation use.
💬 Discussed
Ongoing review of kratom (a botanical supplement with stimulant/opioid-like effects) and potential local health policy response.
February 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will review and comment on a Notice of Intent filed at 6 Alsarabi Drive for Conservation Commission consideration.
📍 6 Alsarabi Drive
📋 Proposed
Coming up Feb. 3: public hearing on proposed changes to Walpole's animal regulations; details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Continued discussion of kratom (an herbal supplement with stimulant/opioid-like effects) and any potential local regulatory response.
January 20, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board of Health will comment on whether a project at 11 Clarkson Drive triggers Wetlands Protection Act review.
📍 11 Clarkson Drive
📋 Proposed
Board may vote on changes to Walpole's animal regulations; details not specified in the agenda.
💬 Discussed
Board will hear a presentation on kratom (a regulated herbal substance) and discuss potential local health policy implications.