Board of Health

Board of Health discusses rodenticide restrictions, defers formal action. Candace Linehan, Chair, led discussion of a draft policy to prohibit second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides on all town-owned properties including buildings, parks, and municipal lands. Health Director Anthony Chui, who

Wakefield Health Board votes 2-1 to ban kratom products. Chair Candace Linehan, Vice Chair Marcy McCauley, and Member Elaine Silva heard public testimony on personal losses and adverse health effects, and reviewed FDA advisories on kratom risks. Member Silva moved the regulation, which prohibits

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 holds discussion-focused meeting on kratom, alcohol, and rodenticide policies without formal action. Health Director Anthony Chui outlined concerns about kratom's opioid-like effects and unregulated sales; the board agreed to gather information from neighboring communities and Rhode