Bridgewater Health Agent Warns Formal Trash Nuisance Fines Are Coming
Bridgewater's Board of Health signaled a shift toward formal trash nuisance enforcement at its July 22 meeting.
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Kingston Board of Health closes Dollar Tree, shifts meeting night to Tuesdays
Kingston Board of Health closes Dollar Tree over pest conditions, shifts to Tuesday meetings.
Lakeville Board of Health approves Anaconda Drive septic variance, cites site constraints
Lakeville Board of Health approves a septic variance at 10 Anaconda Drive and receives public health advisories on wildfire smoke and cyclospora.
Halifax Board of Health Withdraws Holmes Street Violation, Cites Wrong Regulation
HALIFAX — July 15, 2026 — Halifax Board of Health unanimously withdrew a notice of violation against a commercial property at 285 Holmes Street after an attorney argued the cited state sanitary code provision applies only to residences. Health Agent Robert Buker backed withdrawal, telling the board the violation letter was issued
Plympton Board of Health authorizes press release on favorable 10 Mayflower Street court ruling
Plympton Board of Health votes to publicize court win in 10 Mayflower Street case and guides homeowners through a Title V septic sale exemption.
Plymouth Board of Health Votes to Keep Tobacco Permit Cap at 43, Rejecting Energy North Request
PLYMOUTH — July 1, 2026 — Plymouth Board of Health votes 6-0 to hold tobacco permit cap at 43, denying Energy North reinstatement bid. Attorney Harley Racer of Rich May Law Firm in Boston asked the board to retroactively reinstate a tobacco permit for a gas station and convenience store under
Bridgewater Board of Health Loses Grant, Cuts Hours, Gains New Member
BRIDGEWATER — June 24, 2026 — Bridgewater's Board of Health faces leaner operations after losing a regional public health grant. At the June 24 meeting, Health Agent Eric told the board that Bridgewater is withdrawing from the Halifax Public Health Excellence Grant due to budget cuts, eliminating the food inspector
Abington Board of Health Advances Health Agent Hiring With 10 Applicants in Review
ABINGTON — June 22, 2026 — Abington Board of Health advances health agent hiring while kratom ban stays on hold. Board Chair Katie Van Ness told the board Monday that 10 applicants have been identified for the town's long-vacant full-time health agent position, with an interview review session
Plymouth Board Upholds Funeral Home Late Fees 3-2, Suspends Tobacco Retailer
PLYMOUTH — June 17, 2026 — Plymouth Board of Health upholds $600 in late fees against a 131-year-old funeral home and sustains a two-week tobacco suspension against a village store. The board voted 3-2 at its June 17 meeting to deny a late-fee waiver sought by Carmel
Lakeville Board of Health Votes to Oppose State Bill Threatening Local Septic Rules
LAKEVILLE — June 17, 2026 — Lakeville Board of Health votes to challenge a state housing bill provision that members say would gut local wastewater rules. At the June 17 meeting, the three-member board voted unanimously to direct its shared services health specialist to draft a letter to state legislators and