Board of Health

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

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

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

Fitchburg Board of Health approves septic system replacement and tobacco hearing. The Board unanimously approved a septic system replacement at 717 Mt. Elam Road, allowing three-foot separation from seasonal high groundwater instead of the standard four feet. The Presby system will serve an

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