Showing posts with label Public health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Public health. Show all posts

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Franklin, MA: Board of Health agenda to consider ban on mind altering products - May 6 - 5 PM

Franklin Board Of Health
Agenda & Meeting Packet 
May 6, 2026 5:00 PM


Meeting will be held at the Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street - 3rd Floor, Training Room


ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Board of Health cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Board of Health may ask the Director of Public Health to review the matter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Regulation of the Town of Franklin Board of Health
Prohibiting the Manufacturing, Sale, and Distribution of Synthetically Derived Cannabinoids, Synthetically Derived Kratom and Unregulated Novel Intoxicating Products   
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9031/Kratom-Draft-Regulations
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discuss internship of a college student
b. Warming and cooling shelter discussion
REPORTS
a. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Health Agent Report
b. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Public Health Nurse Report
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

ADJOURNMENT

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Events includes Women's Health Event May 20 in Franklin

Upcoming events hosted by the Metacomet Public Health Alliance.

Health & Wellness Fairs

April 21 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Norfolk Council on Aging
28 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk

April 23 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Wrentham Senior Center
400 Taunton Street, Wrentham

Both events will feature over 20 vendors focused on healthy aging, wellness, and safety resources.

Women's Health Event

May 20
Vendor Fair: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dana-Farber Mammography Van: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (times TBD)

Location:
New England Chapel
300 East Central Street
Franklin, MA

Upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Events includes Women's Health Event May 20 in Franklin
Upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Events
includes Women's Health Event May 20 in Franklin