Health Board retains chair, addresses resident permit concerns
The Wakefield Board of Health unanimously retained Candace Linehan as Chair, with all current officer roles remaining unchanged. The board cited the importance of continuity ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Board of Health · Meeting of September 23, 2026
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Board of Health unanimously retained Candace Linehan as Chair, with all current officer roles remaining unchanged. The board cited the importance of continuity ahead of the upcoming election cycle. Senior Health Inspector Dan Thompson reported successful summer camp, food housing, and environmental inspections, with vaccine clinics set to begin soon.
The board also raised concerns about residents experiencing difficulties with the online dumpster permit system and associated late fees; Thompson confirmed that a notice reminding residents about compliance is being prepared for distribution.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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