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Granby Board of Health rejects Title V pass for undersized 56-year-old septic system
Granby Board of Health rejects a 56-year-old septic system at 2 Barton Street, blocking a planned July 30 sale.
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Easthampton Board of Health Waives Restaurant Fine, Orders Certified Food Safety Training
EASTHAMPTON -- July 15, 2026, Easthampton Board of Health waives $200 restaurant fine contingent on certified food safety training. The two-member board, Chair Elizabeth Rist, PA, and Member Steven Coughlin, voted unanimously July 15
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Hadley Board of Health Approves Plan for Four Public Naloxone Boxes Around Town
HADLEY -- July 9, 2026, Hadley Board of Health plans up to four public naloxone boxes and weighs synthetic drug restrictions. Meeting with a two-member quorum on July 9, the board heard from Pedro
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Belchertown Board of Health moves to draft pesticide ban for town-owned properties
BELCHERTOWN -- June 22, 2026, Belchertown Board of Health votes to draft a regulation banning glyphosate-based herbicides on town-owned properties. The board voted unanimously at its June 22 meeting to begin the process
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Hadley Board of Health Hears Green Burial Pitch, Plans Cemetery Commission Outreach
HADLEY -- June 16, 2026, Hadley Board of Health opens the door to green burial and previews two new health regulations. Representatives from Green Burial Massachusetts, a statewide volunteer nonprofit, presented to the board on
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Easthampton Board of Health Adopts Nicotine-Free Generation Tobacco Rules
EASTHAMPTON -- June 10, 2026, Easthampton Board of Health unanimously adopts nicotine-free generation tobacco regulations. The board voted 2-0 at its June 10 remote meeting to approve a seven-part tobacco regulation package
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Granby Board of Health Names Co-Chairs, Approves Charter Day Food Permits
GRANBY -- May 19, 2026, Granby Board of Health reorganizes with co-chairs and new member while opening investigations on a composting nuisance and a long-stalled septic repair. The board voted unanimously to appoint
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Hadley Board of Health Approves Naloxone Box, Moves to Fill Nurse Vacancy
HADLEY -- May 14, 2026, Hadley Board of Health unanimously approves naloxone lockbox at Goodwill and clears nurse job posting at May 14 meeting. The board voted to authorize the Amherst Health Department to place
Government · Board of Health
Granby Board of Health Approves Three Septic Permits, Holds Three for Corrections
GRANBY -- May 5, 2026, Granby Board of Health approved three septic permits, withheld three others for errors, and took a conditional step to unblock a stalled Batchelor Street building permit at its May 5
Government · Board of Health
Belchertown Board of Health approves revised Allen Street septic design, shifts to Friday meetings
BELCHERTOWN -- April 27, 2026, Belchertown Board of Health approves revised septic design, shifts to fourth-Friday schedule, and advances two Town Meeting warrant articles. The board voted 4-0 at its April 27 meeting
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