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Board of Health
The Board of Health has authority to adopt rules and regulations to supplement existing laws, and rules and regulations to provide further public health protection than afforded by existing laws that generally provide protection for minimum standards. It is the responsibility of the Board of Health to investigate areas of public health concern and make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary.
Upcoming Agendas
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Recent meetings
OCT 20
Board of Health Meeting
Board will consider a vacancy on the Board of Health, receive an update from MVPHA, and review implementation of new legislation. The meeting also includes inspections updates and general discussion.
AUG 18
Board of Health Meeting
The board will hear advocacy from Holly Trouville regarding a proposed kratom ban and will vote on a regulation prohibiting the sale or distribution of kratom products.
JUN 16
Board of Health Meeting
Board will discuss potential ordinances and processes for regulating kratom, establishing cannabis smoking establishments, and restricting battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities within the city.
MAY 19
Board of Health Meeting
Board will discuss potential kratom ordinance, a proposed cannabis smoking establishment ordinance, and restrictions on BESS (battery energy storage system) facilities in the city, with votes to move each forward in the process.
MAR 17
**CANCELLED** Board of Health Meeting
Board will consider final approval of its fee schedule and discuss river and water safety matters.
JAN 20
Board of Health Meeting
Board will hear Health Department updates including an infectious disease (MAVEN) report and consider a vote on the proposed Amesbury Health Services Department fee schedule; other discussion topics include flu season, website updates, 2026 events, and possible February meeting cancellation.