The Westport Board of Health heard that its regional staffing collaborative still can't find a qualified inspector, even as a separate town committee moved to fund a new addiction advocate role.
Fall River Board of Health denies tenant's bid to strike a "no violation" roach inspection report.
Acushnet's Board of Health voted to waive ongoing monitoring for a pilot septic system. The board approved the waiver 2-0, with one member abstaining, for the "layer cake" leaching field at 73 South Main Street, ending quarterly lab testing that members said cost close to $700 a year.
The Westport Board of Health weighed fixes for a health agent position vacant eight months, as a $25.96 hourly pay rate drew zero applicants against a regional market of $38 to $43 an hour.
Easton Board of Health approves after-the-fact septic fix on tight Palm Street lot. Members Mills and Buechner voted 2-0 to grant a local upgrade approval for a septic system whose tanks ended up partly under the driveway during construction.
Mansfield Board of Health grants a housing violation extension, hears a public health curriculum pitch, and declines to advance a nicotine-free generation policy.
North Attleborough Board of Health unanimously approved permits for three businesses and heard that two town beaches closed and reopened within days after storm-driven E. coli readings hit 1,100 at Whiting's Pond.
Fall River Board of Health suspends a Durfee Street convenience store's tobacco license and clears the way for emergency beaver-control work at two city water sites. The board, with Chair Thomas Cory and member Michael J.
Dighton Board of Health approves Pay-As-You-Throw bag contract with Waste Zero and wrestles with flagging farmers market attendance.
Acushnet Board of Health welcomes new health agent and rescinds temporary septic inspection policy at July 21 meeting.
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