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Aug 18, 2026

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Rock Meadow grazing permit approved

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Board of Health meeting summary

The Town Administrator’s office will work on amending the leaf blower bylaw because the current rules prohibit only equipment with 2-stroke motors, while larger equipment using 4-stroke motors remains allowed. The Board also reported that three residents are using sober housing funded through opioid abatement funds and that 33 pints of blood were collected at a June 8 drive.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Health Board Reviews Public Health Issues

The Board agreed that Rubia Chowdhury’s Save Each Life course satisfies Belmont’s anatomy and physiology requirement for a body art permit variance, but required documentation of 2,400 hours of experience. The Board also confirmed that certain four-stroke gas-powered landscaping equipment is prohibited under the leaf blower ban and reported 43 new violations.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Board approves sewer connection, reviews health rules

The Board approved a town sewer connection and abandonment of the existing subsurface sewerage system at 18 Evergreen Way by a 3-0 vote. Members also began reviewing proposed tobacco regulation changes, with a redlined draft and a possible public hearing to come later.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board of Health meeting summary

The board voted 2-0 to nominate four animal inspectors and discussed an estimated $900,000 in opioid abatement funding expected through 2038. Staff are also developing emergency Narcan kits for placement in Belmont public spaces other than schools.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Board of Health Meeting Summary

The Board voted 3-0 to approve an alternate 30-hour anatomy and physiology course for a Belmont body-art apprentice, after confirming the school was approved by the state Board of Cosmetology. The Board also agreed to pilot a community food cabinet in Waverly Square.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Rock Meadow grazing permit approved

The Board of Health approved a permit for up to 10 sheep or goats to graze in the usual Rock Meadow area by a 3-0 vote. Staff also reported that 2025 food establishment inspections fell below the annual goal of about 275 to 300 inspections.

1 min readMunicipal coverage