Board of Health
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
38 items across 4 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of remote Zoom meeting at 6:30 PM.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Request for a Title 5 septic system local upgrade approval at 55 Walnut Road.
📋 Proposed
Request for a Title 5 septic system local upgrade approval at 142 Lakeside Avenue.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its official meeting schedule for fiscal year 2027.
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss kratom (an herbal stimulant/opioid-like substance) — likely regarding local sale or use regulation.
💬 Discussed
Board will review its own objectives, goals, and member responsibilities.
• Status unclear
Reports from members Matt Tanis, Margaret Settle, George Smith, and Sara Shaw.
• Status unclear
Meeting close; next meeting scheduled July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of public health nursing — no further detail provided in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Discussion regarding the Food/Housing Agent role — no further detail provided.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss kratom (a botanical with opioid-like effects sometimes subject to local health regulations) — scope unclear from agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board will review its own mission, objectives, and member roles.
• Status unclear
Old business items — none specified in agenda.
• Status unclear
Board members deliver individual updates; topics not specified.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned; next meeting June 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm.
April 8, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
Settle elected Chairperson, Smith Vice-Chair, Shaw Clerk — all confirmed unanimously.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Variance granted to allow pump chamber 26 ft from an abutter's well (50 ft required); conditions include deed restriction limiting home to two bedrooms and routine septic pumping; home connecting to town water.
📍 440 Eastside Road
✅ Approved
Variance granted to allow pump chamber 48 ft from abutter's well (50 ft required) and septic tank 7 ft from lot line (10 ft required); same conditions as 440 Eastside Road apply; home connecting to town water.
📍 450 Eastside Road
✅ Approved
Lapsed tobacco license reinstated to owner George Zakhary after he missed 2026 renewal deadlines; owner must pay outstanding fines and submit application promptly; new owner will face compliance inspection before reopening.
📍 60 South Street
🔄 Postponed
Applicant withdrew plans and did not appear; no action taken.
📍 4 Common Street
✅ Approved
June meeting rescheduled from June 1 to June 15, 2026 to avoid conflict with Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Smith prompted a discussion on defining the BOH's rights, duties, and responsibilities; board agreed to review the Mass. Association of Health Boards handbook and continue the discussion at the May meeting.
💬 Discussed
Business sold; new owner holds state massage therapist licenses; state inspection found no major issues but BOH agent will address evidence suggesting overnight stays on premises.
💬 Discussed
Annual town-wide cleanup set for April 11, 2026, 9 am–noon, meeting at the Town Common Gazebo (rain date April 12).
📍 Town Common Gazebo
April 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes, likely electing new officers following annual town election.
📋 Proposed
Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Septic system local upgrade approval requested at 440 Eastside Road; Rick Goodreau of United Consultants representing.
📋 Proposed
Septic system local upgrade approval requested at 450 Eastside Road; same consultant as above.
📋 Proposed
Renewal of tobacco sales license for Hot Shot Beer and Wine at 60 South Street.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of an unspecified matter at 4 Common Street; details not provided in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board will pick a June meeting date that avoids a conflict with Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Reports from board members Matt Tanis, George Smith, Margaret Settle, and a newly elected member.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned; next meeting May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM.