Pepperell health board continues composting cease-and-desist hearing
Pepperell Board of Health keeps composting cease-and-desist in place, punts to zoning board.
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Westford Board of Health Told It Can Shut Down Battery Storage Sites After They Open
WESTFORD -- June 9, 2026, Westford Board of Health hears urgent dual briefing on battery energy storage threat as new state permitting rules take effect. Michael Hugo, Director of Strategies and Government Relations for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, told the board at its June 9 meeting that boards of
Framingham Board of Health loses mosquito spraying, health manager in FY2027 budget cuts
FRAMINGHAM -- June 9, 2026, Framingham Board of Health warns of bare-bones FY2027 budget as mosquito spraying eliminated. Public Health Director Bill Murphy told the board at the June 9 meeting that city-mandated cuts of roughly $80,000 to $100,000 stripped the department of its community health manager,
Tyngsborough Board of Health Streamlines Septic Permitting, Tables Body Work Rules
Tyngsborough Board of Health delegates routine septic permit authority to its health director and tables contested body work regulations.
Ayer Board of Health approves animal permits, opioid advisory group takes shape
AYER -- June 8, 2026, Ayer Board of Health approves animal permits and discusses opioid working group leadership gap. The board voted unanimously at its June 8 meeting to approve animal and fowl permits for 23 properties holding hundreds of chickens, ducks, and goats, and authorized payment of a $16,309.