Board of Health

Board of Health approves two-year lifeguard waiver for Warren Woods facility. The Board unanimously approved a motion to grant the Lanterns at Warren Woods a two-year waiver from state lifeguard requirements for its swimming pool, with the condition that the Health Director conduct random

Ashland Board of Health discusses Kratom regulation allowing natural leaf while banning synthetic products. Vice Chair Jay Byrnes presented a draft regulation modeled on House Bill 4394 pending in the Massachusetts Legislature, which would prohibit 7-hydroxymitragynine and concentrated forms while

Ashland Board of Health unanimously approves two animal inspectors required by state law. The board voted 5-0 to accept nominations of Dona Walsh and Justine Grassey, who have completed state paperwork. Health Director Rajit Gupta reported that the Central Mass Mosquito Control Program has begun

Ashland Board of Health approves budget reports and defers Kratom regulation. Chair Ed Burman and four board members unanimously approved fiscal 2026 year-to-date budget reports and February minutes in a 5-0 roll-call vote. The board heard six remote speakers on regulating Kratom; all urged

The Ashland Board of Health waived $600 in housing violation fines and approved two pizza permits. The board voted unanimously to waive three citations at 21 Main Street after owner KJ Deghmane cited miscommunication between town departments that prevented timely inspections. The board unanimously