The Board of Health approved temporary waivers allowing several Yarmouth businesses to use existing plastic supplies, with expiration dates ranging from July through December 2026. The proposed Nicotine Free Generation regulation was not tabled and will be discussed again on May 18.
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Businesses including Basil Thai Cuisine, Cape Flats Pizza, The Friday Club, Cape Cod Creamery, and Hole in One received temporary permission to use specified existing plastic products. The Board also granted waivers to three lodging locations represented by Ambassador Inn and Suites, The Mariner Resort, and All Seasons. A request involving Subway was postponed while the Health Department seeks more information, and Sea Dog Brew Pub/Café was directed to attend the May 18 meeting.
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Approved Basil Thai Cuisine's waiver for existing cutlery and plastic cups through the end of September 2026.
Approved a waiver for existing plastic cutlery at Ambassador Inn and Suites, The Mariner Resort, and All Seasons through the end of October 2026.
Approved Cape Flats Pizza's waiver for existing cutlery, salad containers, and 3-ounce portion cups through the end of July 2026.
Approved The Friday Club's waiver for cutlery, soup containers, and clam shells through the end of December 2026.
Approved Cape Cod Creamery's spoon waiver through October 12, 2026.
Approved Hole in One's waiver for specified cold cups, lids, and cutlery through October 12, 2026.
Tabled Subway's request while the Health Department seeks additional information about possible product changes.
Directed the Health Department to notify Sea Dog Brew Pub/Café that a representative must attend the May 18 Board of Health meeting.
A motion to table the Nicotine Free Generation regulation failed on a 2-2 vote; discussion was moved to the May 18 meeting.
Approved the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
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