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Government · Board of Health

Barnstable Board of Health Approves Body Art Licenses and Septic Repairs, Defers Grease Trap Vote

Barnstable Board of Health approves body art licenses and septic repairs, defers hotel grease trap decision.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 28

Government · Board of Health

Orleans Board Sets November 30 Sewer Deadline, $200 Weekly Fines for 19 Properties

Orleans Board of Health gives 19 properties a hard November 30 sewer connection deadline, with $200 weekly fines starting December 1.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 23

Government · Board of Health

Falmouth Board of Health Approves Septic Variances With Three-Year Nitrogen-Reduction Deadline

Falmouth Board of Health approves contested Edgewater Drive West septic variances with a three-year nitrogen-reduction deadline.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 20

Government · Board of Health

Orleans Board Warns Sewer Holdout: Connect by August 20 or Face Fines

Orleans Board of Health warned a Phase 1 sewer holdout and sharpened oversight of dozens of alternative septic systems at its July 16 meeting. Vice Chair John P.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 16

Government · Board of Health

Yarmouth Board of Health Continues Contested Goat Farm Hearing to July 20

Yarmouth Board of Health continues contested goat farm hearing as Shaw's plastic variances pass 3-1.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 6

Government · Board of Health

Barnstable Board of Health Tables Hotel Grease Trap Case, Takes EMF Concerns Under Advisement

BARNSTABLE -- June 30, 2026, Barnstable Board of Health tables a hotel grease trap dispute and hears alarming EMF field readings from a citizens group. The board voted to table a variance request from co-

Townbrief reporting · Jun 30

Government · Board of Health

Eastham Board of Health Elects New Chair, Approves Two Septic Upgrades

EASTHAM -- June 25, 2026, Eastham Board of Health reorganizes and clears two long-pending septic cases at June 25 meeting. The board elected Francie Williamson as its new chair, replacing outgoing chair Hope who

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Board of Health

Falmouth Board of Health Rejects Conditional IA Septic Requirement for Coastal Renovation, 2-3

FALMOUTH -- June 22, 2026, Falmouth Board of Health deadlocked 2-3 on requiring a nitrogen-reducing septic system as a condition of variance approval for a planned coastal renovation. The contested motion, brought by

Townbrief reporting · Jun 22

Government · Board of Health

Orleans Board of Health Orders 24 Sewer Holdouts to Appear July 23 or Face Fines

ORLEANS -- June 18, 2026, Orleans Board of Health orders 24 Phase 1 sewer holdouts to appear at a July 23 show cause hearing or face immediate fines. Chair Joe Hartung convened the special enforcement

Townbrief reporting · Jun 18

Government · Board of Health

Harwich Board of Health Bans Kratom Sales and Distribution Across Town

HARWICH -- June 16, 2026, Harwich Board of Health adopts local kratom ban and reorganizes leadership at June meeting. The board voted 3-0 Tuesday to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of naturally and

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16