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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health Hears Tenant's Mold Complaint

The Hopedale Board of Health heard a tenant's hearing request over unresolved mold and leak violations at 96 Freedom Street, then adjourned into executive session over complaints against staff.

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves response to open meeting law complaint.

Hopedale Board of Health approves response to open meeting law complaint. Chair Mary Watson and members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift unanimously backed a response to Scott Savage's complaint regarding the March 31, 2026 special meeting, stating the board did not discuss the complainant's

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health addresses Open Meeting Law violation complaint response.

The Hopedale Board of Health voted 2-1 to file a response to an Open Meeting Law violation complaint. Chair Mary Watson, members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift, and Health Agent William Fisher met at 6 p.m. Tuesday to address the filing. Mr. MacDonald moved to file the draft response as written;

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves two fee schedules for fiscal 2027

Hopedale Board of Health unanimously approved the FY2027 Annual Permit Fee Schedule and the Recycle Center Fee Schedule, which reflected no changes from the prior year. Chair Mary Watson reported that she has been working with the Finance Committee on the Board of Health's FY2027 budget proposal

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Government · Board of Health

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

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