FM #1680 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 03/04/26

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present with the full compliment of Health Dept staff.

Quick Recap:

1. Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting
2. Reads protocol statement re: Google meet
3. Confirms participation via roll call
4. Approval of Feb minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0
5. No citizen comments
6. Restricting the sale of tobacco products inspection violations discussion
7. Report My Meal Report My Meal | Mass.gov link added to Town page

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/report-my-meal

1. Planning for a women's health fair
2. Mobile mammogram vehicle confirmed, child care set up for mother who make appointments
3. At New England Chapel, all women's health issues to be covered with vendors and info tables
4. Additional details being worked
5. Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0

The meeting runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting March 4, 2026.

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Agenda doc ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042026-2164

My notes in one PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjqfX6IxRhuLudVhGzMDybBtk2DIEu_D/view?usp=drive_link

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