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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 June 16, explaining that Hadley currently has no local regulation acknowledging natural burial practices even though

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 June 16, explaining that Hadley currently has no local regulation acknowledging natural burial practices even though

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 that will permanently bar sales of tobacco and nicotine products to anyone born on or after

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 Bill Shaheen and Lee LeBron as co-chairs for the coming fiscal year and seated newly

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 a naloxone lockbox at the Goodwill store in the Big Y plaza, which sits on the