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The regulation will take effect June 1, 2026, but the minutes do not provide its specific requirements. The Board also reorganized, naming Anne Marie Hill as chair and Dr. Shannon Scott-Vernaglia as vice-chair. Several public health officials and emergency-response authorities were formally appointed.
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Unanimously adopted the proposed kratom regulation, effective June 1, 2026.
Reorganized the Board of Health, appointing Anne Marie Hill as chair and Dr. Shannon Scott-Vernaglia as vice-chair.
Appointed Jennifer Murphy as Board of Health Director, Catherine Celler, M.D., as Board physician, and Edward O’Connell as Inspector of Animals, subject to the stated approval.
Authorized the Board’s director or any Board member to act during an emergency when the Board cannot conveniently assemble, with reporting to the full Board within 48 hours.
Authorized specified staff and individuals to issue burial permits and report diseases dangerous to public health to the state Department of Public Health.
Agreed to present the final Spring Town Meeting article concerning camp fees.
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