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Aug 16, 2026

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Board Approves Hen Permit and Fee Change

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 26, 2026

Health Board Approves Energy Facility Comments

The Board of Health unanimously approved and authorized submission of written comments on the Energy Facilities Siting Board’s tentative decision before the 5:00 PM filing deadline. Members also unanimously approved clarifying the Board’s position and allowing discretion to deviate from prepared remarks.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Board advances Kratom regulation hearing

The Board voted 4-0 to authorize staff to prepare notice for a public hearing on a proposed Kratom regulation, targeted for the end of July. It also voted 4-0 to require an update by July 30 on court proceedings related to 70 Katie’s Way and consider another hearing if needed.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Board advances health oversight and kratom review

The Board unanimously authorized comments on groundwater-related filings by a noon deadline and appointed Kerri Sands as a health agent and regional inspector.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Board Discusses Battery Storage Facility

The Board of Health voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss strategy related to the battery energy storage facility and related proceedings, then ended the meeting without returning to open session.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Board of Health Reappoints Health Agents

The Board unanimously reappointed three health agents and, by a 4-1 vote, reappointed six special health agents. Members also discussed a policy change affecting public safety officers at Tewksbury State Hospital and received updates on the battery storage project.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Board authorizes actions on storage facility proceedings

The Board of Health voted 4–0 to authorize filing a motion to correct the record, supporting affidavits, outreach to potential legal counsel, and contact with state officials regarding the Battery Energy Storage Facility proceedings.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Board enters closed session on energy facility

The Board of Health voted 5–0 to enter an executive session to discuss strategy concerning the Battery Energy Storage Facility and related proceedings.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Board of Health reviews energy facility brief

The Board of Health voted 5–0 to end its executive session at 6:34 PM after discussing revisions and submission timing for its post-hearing brief in the battery energy storage facility proceeding.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Board Sets Health Enforcement Actions

The Board voted to fine Crescio Trucking $500 per day for each verified violation of operating without a permit, beginning February 27 if its outstanding charges are not paid by February 26. It also ordered the company’s owner or representative to appear at the March 19 meeting and suspended 7-Eleven’s tobacco sales for one day after a second underage-sale violation.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Boards Review Battery Facility Agreement

The boards reviewed a proposed 125-megawatt battery storage facility and its host community agreement, which includes a minimum annual payment of $2 million plus a 1% CPA surcharge, more than $40 million over 20 years, and an additional $3.8 million in payments to Tewksbury.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Board Raises Water Safety Concerns

The Board voted 5-0 to authorize Public Health Director Shannon Gillis to compile members’ health-related questions and concerns about the proposed BESS project and submit them to the Energy Facilities Siting Board by January 27, 2026. Members also approved submitting comments on a third information request by January 29.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Board Approves Hen Permit and Fee Change

The Board unanimously approved a permit for 60 hens at 4 Day Street and added a $100 late fee for nonprofit food permit renewals.

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