Tewksbury Board of Health Schedules Public Hearing on Full Kratom Sales Ban
Tewksbury Board of Health votes unanimously to advance a draft Kratom ban to public hearing.
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Groton Board of Health Approves Conditional Irrigation-Well Conversions in PFAS Zone
Groton Board of Health votes to allow PFAS-zone residents to keep irrigation wells under strict conditions.
Groton Board of Health Defers PFAS Well Policy, Approves Septic Variance and New Sampler
Groton Board of Health defers PFAS irrigation-well policy as free municipal hookup offer draws homeowner resistance.
Sherborn Board of Health sets December 31 deadline for failing Maple Street septic system
Sherborn Board of Health sets hard deadlines on failing septic, weighs in on state housing parcel, and launches solid-waste permit process.
Framingham Board of Health warns federal Medicaid changes threaten 45 percent of residents
FRAMINGHAM — July 14, 2026 — Framingham Board of Health warns Medicaid changes could affect nearly half the city's residents. Director of Public Health Bill Donahue told the board Tuesday that roughly 45 percent of Framingham residents obtain coverage through MassHealth, Medicaid, or Medicare — a rate exceeding state and national
Townsend Board of Health gives VFW Post 6538 seven days to renew lapsed food permit
Townsend Board of Health gives VFW Post 6538 a final seven-day window to obtain a food service permit or face suspension.
Westford Board of Health Approves Quarry Irrigation Well With Perchlorate Testing Conditions
Westford Board of Health approves irrigation well for quarry with perchlorate safeguards.
Wayland Board of Health extends 157 Buckskin Drive repair deadline to Aug. 15
WAYLAND — July 13, 2026 — Wayland Board of Health extends 157 Buckskin Drive repair deadline to Aug. 15. Members voted 4-0 Monday to give owner Carolyn Langer until mid-August to complete interior repairs required under a legal order citing violations of 105 CMR 410.000, after the tenant — claiming
Wayland Board of Health extends 157 Buckskin Drive repair deadline to Aug. 15
WAYLAND — July 13, 2026 — Wayland Board of Health extends 157 Buckskin Drive repair deadline to Aug. 15. Members voted 4-0 Monday to give owner Carolyn Langer until mid-August to complete interior repairs required under a legal order citing violations of 105 CMR 410.000, after the tenant — claiming
Sudbury Board of Health hears opioid survey results and battery storage warnings
SUDBURY — July 8, 2026 — Sudbury Board of Health hears regional opioid survey results and flags battery storage risks near town well. Regional substance use coordinator Olivia Dufour presented findings from a 1,012-response, seven-town assessment that ranked prevention and education highest in Sudbury at 4.45 on a