Board of Health tables kratom regulation vote pending further review
Board of Health tables kratom regulation vote pending further review. The board heard public comment from residents about kratom use and reviewed FDA and CDC safety information presented by Health Director Anthony Chui and Tobacco Inspector Maureen Buzby, finding no reliable scientific evidence
Board of Health · Meeting of March 4, 2026
WAKEFIELD — Board of Health tables kratom regulation vote pending further review. The board heard public comment from residents about kratom use and reviewed FDA and CDC safety information presented by Health Director Anthony Chui and Tobacco Inspector Maureen Buzby, finding no reliable scientific evidence establishing the substance as safe and citing concerns about product inconsistency, contaminants, and local availability increases. The board agreed to revisit the matter at its April 15 meeting.
In other business, the board unanimously approved the waiver or reduction of dumpster permit late fees for four applicants who had experienced difficulties with the OpenGov portal and email communication.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 400 words
Source: the Board of Health meeting of March 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Wakefield meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Wakefield who follows town government? Share Townbrief Wakefield: they can sign up free.