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Aug 14, 2026

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Board Delays Septic Variance Decision

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Board Orders Confinement of Nuisance Dog

The Board of Health found that the dog "Mia" met the definition of a nuisance dog, but not a dangerous dog, because no bite or physical injury was reported. The Board unanimously ordered that Mia remain on the owner’s property or be restrained by a leash when off the property.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Board of Health meeting summary

The Board declared Indigo a dangerous dog and ordered immediate muzzle-and-leash use plus an 8-foot privacy fence within six weeks. It also upheld a $1,000 tobacco violation fine and approved a food-code variance subject to legal review.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Board approves health regulations and tobacco penalties

The Board approved Bodyworks establishment and practitioner regulations, expected to take effect June 15, 2026 pending legal and publication requirements, and imposed a $100 fine for a prohibited blunt-wrap violation at Royal Fuel Smoke Shop.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Board adopts new tobacco restrictions

The Board of Health adopted tobacco-sale regulations retaining a 6 mg nicotine-per-pouch limit, allowing two additional tobacco retail permits, and setting a July 1, 2026 effective date.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Board approves septic variances, delays tobacco rules

The Board approved Title 5 septic-system upgrades and variances for 185 High Rock Road, with the home limited to one bedroom and water testing required twice in the first year and annually for four more years. Final action on proposed tobacco-sale regulations was deferred until the next meeting so written comments could be reviewed.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Board Approves Septic Replacement Plan

The Board approved a replacement septic system at 717 Mt. Elam Road with a three-foot separation from estimated seasonal high groundwater, reduced from the required four feet. It continued the 185 High Rock Road hearing to allow additional review of revised plans. The Board also approved draft tobacco regulations for public hearing on March 12, 2026, and voted unanimously to petition the City Council to repeal Chapter 164 tobacco product regulations.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Board Delays Septic Variance Decision

The Board tabled five septic-system approval and variance requests for 185 High Rock Road until a revised plan relocates the proposed well and abutting property owners receive required notice.

1 min readMunicipal coverage