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Hadley Board of Health Reviews Chilson Falls Coffee Violations, Eyes $4,500 in Budget Cuts

HADLEY — March 12, 2026 — Hadley Board of Health hears repeat-violation remediation plan from Chilson Falls Coffee Roasters and prepares for roughly $4,500 in budget cuts. Health Director Ben convened the March 12 meeting to review a pattern of recurring food-safety violations at Chilson Falls Coffee Roasters — including

Granby Board of Health to require free permits for all rental dwelling units

GRANBY — March 11, 2026 — Granby Board of Health moves toward free mandatory rental-unit permits. The board reached consensus at its March 11 meeting to pursue a no-fee registration requirement for any dwelling unit rented for compensation — money or barter — with one permit required per unit. Chair Dick relayed

Hadley Board of Health Hits $45,000 in Permit Revenue With Months to Spare

HADLEY — February 12, 2026 — Hadley Board of Health reports $45,000 in permit revenue for fiscal 2026, already matching 90 percent of last year's full-year total. The board met by Zoom on February 12 with two of three members present — the third, identified as Margaret, was absent

Northampton Board of Health Plans Public Forum on Nicotine-Free Generation Policy

Northampton Board of Health moves toward a nicotine-free generation vote, targeting a public forum in February.

Granby Board of Health Denies Septic Permit, Flags Suspected Sewage Discharge

GRANBY — January 13, 2026 — Granby Board of Health flags suspected sewage discharge, denies septic permit, and moves toward rental water testing policy. The three-member board, meeting without member Bill Shaheen on January 13, heard from a resident near the corner of South Street and East Street who reported a

Plainfield Board of Health Receives Legal Briefing on Battery Storage Project Authority

PLAINFIELD — January 5, 2026 — Plainfield Board of Health hears sweeping legal and technical briefing on proposed solar farm and battery storage project. Michael Hugo, director of strategy and government relations for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, told the board at its January 5 meeting that under MGL Chapter 111

Plainfield Board of Health Receives Legal Briefing on Battery Storage Project Authority

PLAINFIELD — January 5, 2026 — Plainfield Board of Health hears sweeping legal and technical briefing on proposed solar farm and battery storage project. Michael Hugo, director of strategy and government relations for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, told the board at its January 5 meeting that under MGL Chapter 111

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