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Board votes down fluoride moratorium, 2-1

Shrewsbury Board of Health rejects fluoride moratorium in 2-1 vote. The three-member board voted Wednesday not to impose a temporary pause on community water fluoridation while it awaits a long-delayed "state of the science" forum, with members Emily Walker and Dr.

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Government · Board of Health

Board revises septic system order at Ridge Road on appeal

Shrewsbury Board of Health revises septic order at Ridge Road. Board members Karyn Rossacci, Emily Walker, and Dr. Shivkumar Bhadola voted unanimously to replace a June directive requiring full system upgrade, instead ordering installation of a new 1,500-gallon tank within two years after a second

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health adopts fluoridation engagement process

Shrewsbury Board of Health adopts water fluoridation engagement process. The three-member Board unanimously approved a structured community engagement framework designed by consultant Stacie Nicole Smith of CBI to guide public discussion on the town's current water fluoridation policy. Under the

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health adopts mandatory recycling and solid waste rules

Board of Health votes unanimously to adopt new mandatory recycling regulations. The three-member board, chaired by Dr. George Abraham with members Emily Walker and Karyn Rossacci, approved comprehensive regulations governing mandatory recycling and the permitting and operation of municipal and

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Government · Board of Health

Board hears testimony on solid waste permitting rules

Shrewsbury board hears testimony on solid waste and recycling rules. The Board of Health held a public hearing on April 23 on proposed regulations requiring mandatory recycling and permitted waste hauler services, with a vote scheduled for May 20. Solid Waste & Recycling Program Manager Gosia

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health schedules fluoridation session, reviews disease updates

Shrewsbury Board of Health reviews opioid settlement plans and disease surveillance. Board Chair Dr. George Abraham, Emily Walker, and Karyn Rossacci unanimously approved prior February meeting minutes. Regional Public Health Director Annette Garcia reported a well-attended community listening

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