Board of Health sustains tobacco violation fines, approves full-time clerk
North Brookfield Board of Health sustains fines and a suspension against Vape City. Chair Ethan Melad voted unanimously with members Samuel Biagetti and Susan Johnson to uphold the penalties for failing to verify customer identification prior to tobacco sales, as required by state law 105 CMR 660,
Board of Health · Meeting of March 4, 2026
North Brookfield Board of Health sustains fines and a suspension against Vape City. Chair Ethan Melad voted unanimously with members Samuel Biagetti and Susan Johnson to uphold the penalties for failing to verify customer identification prior to tobacco sales, as required by state law 105 CMR 660, Section B. No underage sale occurred.
The board also voted unanimously to amend the FY27 budget, converting the Board of Health clerk position from part-time to full-time. The board approved a Relevant Service Agreement with LRPHC and formalized participation in the Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant Program for opioid funding.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of March 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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