Dedham's Board of Health tabled kratom regulations until March while awaiting a draft from town counsel. Staff said the draft could arrive within one to two weeks, which might allow a public hearing next month.
DOVER -- February 2, 2026, Dover Board of Health advances associate-member bylaw to Town Meeting with a 2-1 vote. Chair K. Peterson and member John Quackenbush overruled member Stephen Krosco to strip a
Norfolk Board of Health unanimously adopted a new tobacco sales regulation but stripped out a proposed cap on oral nicotine pouches, allowing higher-strength products to remain on store shelves.
WELLESLEY -- January 22, 2026, Wellesley Board of Health debuts Parent and Newborn Support Services program after 18-month regional buildout. Public Health Nurse Amanda Stone presented the launch at the Jan. 22 meeting, telling
WALPOLE -- January 20, 2026, Walpole Board of Health signals intent to ban synthetic kratom after staff presentation reveals products already on sale in town. At its January 20 meeting, the five-member board received
Dedham's Board of Health approved a grinder variance and moved toward a kratom ban. The board unanimously approved a garbage grinder variance for Meso Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen at 551 High Street after owner George Panagabalos described sealed-container food scrap pickup three times weekly.
DOVER -- January 5, 2026, Dover Board of Health votes unanimously to join a regional intern program and advances an associate member bylaw ahead of town meeting. The three-member board, Chair K. Peterson, Stephen
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