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The Board of Health unanimously approved a regulation banning kratom, including production, effective April 1, 2026. The Health Department plans to notify retailers and provide public education before the effective date.
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Kratom products will be prohibited in Westford beginning April 1, 2026, following a 4-0-0 vote. The Health Department has already visited stores selling kratom and will issue formal notices and education materials. At 8 Pilgrim Drive, required repairs to rotting exterior wood and windowsills are underway and are expected to be completed by the end of April, followed by a reinspection.
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