Board of Health approves two new Animal Inspectors, revises dumpster rules.
Hopedale Board of Health appoints two new Animal Inspectors, approves revised rules. Chair Mary Watson led the vote to appoint Kevin Sullivan and Susan Banner as Animal Inspectors for the town, and the board unanimously approved a revised Dumpster Regulation effective February 19, 2026, reflecting
Board of Health · Meeting of February 19, 2026
Hopedale Board of Health appoints two new Animal Inspectors, approves revised rules. Chair Mary Watson led the vote to appoint Kevin Sullivan and Susan Banner as Animal Inspectors for the town, and the board unanimously approved a revised Dumpster Regulation effective February 19, 2026, reflecting housekeeping changes. Health Agent William Fisher reported stable COVID cases with slight decline, spiking infectious viruses, and ongoing code enforcement at multiple addresses.
Fisher noted that Blackstone Valley Regional Animal Control is considering adding Animal Inspector positions, which would trigger a 12 percent budget increase for member towns.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of February 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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