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Board of Health Orders Pomeranian Confined to Property

Fitchburg Board of Health designated a Pomeranian as a nuisance dog and ordered it confined. Residents Sally Deming and Albert Donaldson petitioned the Board to declare "Mia," a tan female Pomeranian owned by Heidy Ngofo, a dangerous or nuisance dog following multiple escape incidents. Chair Dr.

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Board declares black lab dangerous, orders fence

Fitchburg Board of Health declared a black lab dangerous and ordered confinement measures following evidence of prior attacks. The board unanimously approved a dangerous dog declaration for Indigo, owned by Jennifer and Walter Connell of Tibbett Circle. The owners must muzzle and leash the dog

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Board of Health imposes tobacco fines, approves new regulations

Fitchburg Board of Health imposes $2,100 fine on smoke shop for tobacco violations. The Board upheld violations found during an April inspection of Royal Fuel Smoke Shop at 880 Water Street and imposed $100 for prohibited blunt wraps and $2,000 for flavored tobacco enhancers in violation of state

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Board of Health adopts 6mg nicotine pouch restrictions

Fitchburg Board of Health votes unanimously to restrict nicotine pouches to 6 milligrams per unit. The regulations maintain a threshold stricter than the FDA's 9mg authorization and allow two additional retail tobacco permits. Board Chair Dr. John Bogdasarian and members Jamie Darcangelo and Diane

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Board approves septic upgrade for High Rock Road

Board of Health approves septic upgrade for High Rock Road. The Board voted unanimously to approve Title 5 Local Upgrade and Variances for 185 High Rock Road, requiring deed restriction to one bedroom and water testing twice in the first year and annually thereafter for five years. A public hearing

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Board of Health tables septic variances pending well relocation

Fitchburg Board of Health tables septic-system variances pending well relocation and notification. The board conditionally backed an innovative Advantex septic system for a High Rock Road property but required the applicant to relocate a proposed well, arrange annual water testing, and notify

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