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Tewksbury Board of Health Votes to Advance Kratom Regulation Toward Public Hearing

TEWKSBURY — June 24, 2026 — Tewksbury Board of Health votes to advance a kratom regulation toward a public hearing, targeting late July. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize staff to prepare and publicly notice a proposed regulation on kratom products after a presentation by Cheryl Sbarra, executive director and senior

Littleton Board of Health Unanimously Appoints Carlisle Director as New Health Chief

LITTLETON — June 24, 2026 — Littleton Board of Health votes 4-0 to appoint a new Health Director, effective pending Select Board sign-off. Acting Chair Dan Cain led the unanimous vote Wednesday to hire Kelli Calo, currently Health Director in the town of Carlisle, at Grade 16, Step 7, with

Burlington Board of Health Approves Chick-fil-A, Fox Hill Geothermal Wells, and Biotech Permit

BURLINGTON — June 23, 2026 — Burlington Board of Health clears Chick-fil-A site plan, Fox Hill geothermal wells, and biotech safety permit at June meeting. The board unanimously approved a site plan and special permit for a new approximately 4,800-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant at 2 Wall

Townsend Board of Health Approves Septic Variances for Three Main Street Properties

TOWNSEND — June 22, 2026 — Townsend Board of Health unanimously approved septic variances for three adjacent Main Street properties, allowing leach areas to be installed on an abutting parcel rather than on the lots they serve. Engineer Christopher McKenzie of Dillis and Roy presented plans for 71, 75, and 80 Main

Sherborn Board Approves 81 Hunting Lane Bathroom Project With Cesspool Deed Restrictions

SHERBORN — June 17, 2026 — Sherborn Board of Health imposes deed restrictions on 81 Hunting Lane cesspool property and defers Silverwood Farm well ruling. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to allow homeowner Warren Sahlstrom to convert a second-floor bedroom at the 1902 Hunting Lane property into two bathrooms, but only

Concord Board of Health Upholds $3,000 Septic Fine, Extends Piercing Variance Five Years

CONCORD — June 17, 2026 — Concord Board of Health affirms $3,000 septic fine and grants nurse practitioner a five-year ear-piercing variance. The board voted unanimously June 17 to uphold a $200-per-day fine totaling $3,000 against the owner of 141 Caterina Heights, covering April 1 through

Carlisle Board of Health Unanimously Upholds $3,000 Septic Enforcement Fine

CARLISLE — June 17, 2026 — Carlisle Board of Health upholds $3,000 septic fine and grants five-year ear-piercing variance. The board voted unanimously at its June 17 meeting to affirm $3,000 in daily fines — $200 per day for April 1 through April 15, 2026 — against the owner of

Groton Board of Health Adopts Well Protocols for Chickpea Road PFAS Water Main

PEPPERELL — June 15, 2026 — Groton Board of Health votes to streamline well rules for PFAS water main project and escalates two property enforcement cases. The board unanimously adopted a one-page protocol governing well decommissioning along the Chickpea Road water main extension — waiving permit fees and relaxing impractical casing-removal

Groton Board of Health Adopts PFAS Water Main Well Protocols, Escalates Property Enforcement

GROTON — June 15, 2026 — Groton Board of Health advances enforcement on three properties and adopts PFAS water main well protocols. The board voted unanimously Monday to adopt a one-page well decommissioning protocol — including a waiver of all permit fees — for properties along the Chicopee Road water main extension built

Wayland Board of Health Approves Septic Extensions at Condo Complex and Residential Property

WAYLAND — June 15, 2026 — Wayland Board of Health grants septic repair extensions, hears regional opioid data, and approves staff appointments. The board voted unanimously Monday to grant a 90-day extension to Turkey Hill Village Condos for a roughly $180,000 failed septic repair serving three units, and a separate

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