Board of Health approves prior meeting minutes without action.
Hopedale Board of Health approved prior meeting minutes and heard reports on public health trends. Chair Mary Watson, with members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift present, received Health Agent William Fisher's report of increases in flu, RSV, and COVID wastewater indicators. Fisher addressed
Board of Health · Meeting of January 15, 2026
Hopedale Board of Health approved prior meeting minutes and heard reports on public health trends. Chair Mary Watson, with members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift present, received Health Agent William Fisher's report of increases in flu, RSV, and COVID wastewater indicators. Fisher addressed tenant complaints at two residential addresses and reported on a new dumpster regulation now in effect.
The board is still waiting for the Finance Committee to schedule a meeting to discuss its FY2027 budget proposal.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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