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Board of Health Cuts Richdale Tobacco Fine
The Lynn Board of Health cut a tobacco fine against Richdale after finding its own violation letter was sent out incorrectly.
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Board of Health Upholds Two Tobacco Sale Suspensions
Saugus Board of Health upheld seven-day tobacco permit suspensions against a 7-Eleven and an All-Town Mobile store for selling tobacco to minors. The board voted 4-0 on both cases, with Chair Maria Tamagna, Joseph Dorant, Joia Cicolini and Dr.
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North Andover Board of Health preps kratom rules
North Andover's Board of Health begins drafting kratom rules ahead of a state ban's expiration.
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Board of Health Hires Collins as Health Agent
Groveland Board of Health hires Collins as health agent after 14-month vacancy.
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Board of Health mandates food handler certification
Lawrence Board of Health votes to require every food handler, not just managers, to carry a food safety certification. Chairman Dr.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Fines Liquor Store Over Tobacco Sale
Andover's Board of Health referred a Gracken Terrace landlord to Lawrence Housing Court over an unresolved lead paint hazard affecting a family with young children under six, after he blew past a 30-day correction deadline and painted over contaminated surfaces himself.
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Saugus Health Board Sends 121 Questions to DEP
Saugus Board of Health votes 4-0 to send 121 resident questions on WIN Waste Innovations to the state.
Government · Board of Health
Groveland Board of Health Approves ADU Deed Restriction, Septic Variances at July Meeting
GROVELAND -- July 15, 2026, Groveland Board of Health approves deed restriction and septic variances while flagging state silence during massive sewage spill. At its July 15 meeting, the board unanimously approved a deed restriction
Government · Board of Health
North Andover Board of Health Appoints Francis Daigle as New Health Agent
NORTH ANDOVER -- June 25, 2026, North Andover Board of Health unanimously appoints new health agent amid open regulatory items. The board voted June 25 to seat Francis Daigle, formerly health director in Littleton, Massachusetts,
Government · Board of Health
Lynn health board upholds tobacco suspension, grants permit extension
Lynn Board of Health upholds tobacco suspension, extends permit deadline for Chatham Street shop.
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