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
Ashland Board of Health escalates response to pest crisis at Chestnut Place Apartments. Health Director Rajit Gupta reported ongoing pest infestations in two units persisting since October with three citations of $300 each issued within the past month; the Board required weekly pest control reports
Ashland Board of Health defers nicotine-free generation decision to town vote. The Board, meeting jointly with the Select Board, heard from Dr. Zachary Rich on Nicotine-Free Generation policies now implemented in 21 Massachusetts communities. Chair Ed Burman and Vice Chair John Byrnes indicated the
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