Health board presses consultant on Cherry Blossom

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What happened

The board reviewed Cherry Blossom Restaurant's compliance following its Sept 30 reopening after a Sept 28 closure, and questioned the consultant's reporting; the consultant agreed to change his reporting format. The board discussed requiring all in-person meetings to address Zoom bombing disruptions but made no decision, agreeing instead to consult town counsel on open meeting law and research pending state legislation.

Key decisions

• 📋 Post-closure food safety compliance review. Board reviewed compliance conditions following Sept 30 reopening and questioned consultant's reporting methodology; consultant agreed to report only violations personally observed. Permit expiration Dec 31 is the decision checkpoint for renewal, with no formal action taken at this meeting. (Next: Dec. 31). Read case details
• 📜 In-person vs. hybrid meeting requirement. Board discussed requiring all in-person meetings to address Zoom bombing disruptions but raised open meeting law questions about hybrid options. Agreed to continue discussion pending town counsel guidance and research of pending state legislation, with no decision made. Read case details

Next dates

• Oct. 20: Next Board of Health meeting (contingent on agenda)
• Dec. 31: Cherry Blossom permit renewal decision checkpoint

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