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Health Board Fines Two Tobacco Sellers for Underage Sales

Belmont Board of Health fined two tobacco retailers $1,000 each on July 27 for selling nicotine products to minors. At public hearings, Reilly Ellis, Regional Tobacco Control Coordinator, testified that both 328 Food Mart and Pleasant Street Star K Gas failed to verify age on May 16 sales to

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves May minutes; reviews departmental reports

The Belmont Board of Health approved May minutes unanimously and reviewed departmental reports spanning housing inspections, food safety, and animal control. Stephen M. Fiore, Chair, oversaw discussion of a food borne illness investigation at La Victoria Taqueria that revealed elevated food

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health Approves Anatomy Course as Variance for Body Art Permit

The Belmont Board of Health approved a training variance for a body art permit applicant. Rubia Chowdhury of Pretty Brows sought relief from the Anatomy and Physiology requirement, and board members determined a Save Each Life course qualifies as an acceptable substitute, provided she submits

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Board of Health reorganizes; tobacco rules considered for update

Belmont's Board of Health reorganized with Stephen M. Fiore elevated to Chair and David M. Dudzinski to Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The board heard a comprehensive presentation on optional tobacco regulation updates from Reilly Ellis, including a Nicotine Free Generation rule, increased

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health nominates four for Inspector of Animals post

The Belmont Board of Health unanimously nominated four candidates for Inspector of Animals on March 16. Chair Julie C. Lemay, M.P.H., and Vice Chair Stephen M. Fiore, Esq., voted 2-0 for each: Suzanne Schneider (Animal Care and Control Officer), Wesley Chin (Health Director), Diana Ekman (Assistant

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Government · Board of Health

Board approves body art training course variance

Belmont Board of Health approves body art training course variance. The board unanimously approved an alternate anatomy and physiology course for Sofia Moreira Dias, a body art apprentice at Beauty by Edgy, determining the state-approved curriculum met standards despite being slightly shorter than

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves livestock grazing permit at Rock Meadow

Board of Health unanimously approves livestock grazing permit for Rock Meadow operations. The board approved a permit for up to 10 sheep and goats to graze under the pastoral management program, coordinated by Joan Teebagy. A 2025 security incident involving an unauthorized person in the grazing

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