Massachusetts Orders Emergency Restriction on Kratom Sales

BELMONT — State regulators this week ordered an emergency restriction on the sale of kratom, an herbal supplement flagged as unsafe by the Mayo Clinic, a rule that reaches store shelves in Belmont along with the rest of Massachusetts. Belmont Public Schools, meanwhile, confirmed that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

SCHOOLS

Belmont Public Schools' website confirms registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for families across the district's seven schools. The district directs new and returning families to its registration pages for preschool through grade 12 enrollment details.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Massachusetts Issues Emergency Order Restricting Sale Of Kratom": state officials moved to restrict sales of the herbal supplement statewide, citing safety concerns raised by the Mayo Clinic, according to a Patch report. The order affects retailers across Massachusetts, including in Belmont (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/belmont).

"Kymus Ginwala Obituary - San Rafael (1931-2026)": a man who spent most of his adult life splitting time between Belmont and Greenbrae, California, is being remembered by his family following his death, according to the Marin Independent Journal. He is survived by his three sons (read it at https://www.marinij.com/obituaries/kymus-ginwala-san-rafael/).

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