Board approves April minutes, explores kratum regulations
Wrentham Board of Health approves prior meeting minutes and hears from public health staff. Board Chair Peggy Settle and Clerk Sara Shaw unanimously approved the April 8 minutes. Senior Public Health Nurse Lauren Hewitt, Public Health Nurse Jeanine Murphy, and Shared Services Coordinator Cassia
Board of Health · Meeting of May 4, 2026
Wrentham Board of Health approves prior meeting minutes and hears from public health staff. Board Chair Peggy Settle and Clerk Sara Shaw unanimously approved the April 8 minutes. Senior Public Health Nurse Lauren Hewitt, Public Health Nurse Jeanine Murphy, and Shared Services Coordinator Cassia Monteiro described services provided across Wrentham, Norfolk, and Franklin, including weekly blood pressure clinics, flu vaccinations, home visits, and disease monitoring.
Regional Health Agent Kerry MacKay reported managing food establishment inspections across the three towns, with each establishment receiving two inspections yearly. The Board directed Public Health Director Matthew Tanis to gather information and draft regulations that might restrict kratum sales following neighboring town bans.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of May 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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