Health

Governor Baker Declares Public Health Emergency, Announces Temporary Four-Month Ban on Sale of All Vape Products

State responds to public health concerns about unexplained vaping-related illness; Prohibits online and retail sale of nicotine, flavored, non-flavored...

Select Board Considers Committee Participation by Non-Residents

The Select Board had a serious exchange at its May 21 meeting regarding the idea of asking the Bylaw...

Board of Health Continues to Address Rat Issue

Reading, MA –The Board of Health was updated at its October 15 meeting on responses to the rise in...

Board of Health Seeks to Deal With Rats

The Board of Health held a special meeting on September 18 at the Parker Middle School to address the...

Board of Health Emergency Meeting Tuesday at Parker

READING, MA — The Board of Health has scheduled an emergency meeting for Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 7:00...

RCASA Honored with National Recovery Month Award

RCASA HONORED IN WASHINGTON D.C. WITH THE NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH AWARD BY THE U.S. SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH...

Rodent Problems Addressed by Board of Health

Concerns about rodents dominated the discussion at the August 29 meeting of the Board of Health. There have been...

Governor Baker Signs Second Major Piece of Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic

New law strengthens state’s education and prevention efforts, expands role of recovery coaches, and improves access to treatment Governor...

Friedmann Elected Chair of Select Board

Select Board Reorganizes Andrew Friedmann was elected to chair the Select Board by a vote of 3-2 on Tuesday,...

Board of Health Approves New Pesticide Regulations

The Board of Health voted 3-0 to approve new pesticide regulations for town-owned property at its June 12 meeting....