North Andover (MA) Board of Health - October 22, 2026

The North Andover Board of Health meeting on October 22, 2026, approved the September minutes and held a public hearing on proposed tobacco regulations. After discussion of state and local penalties and the need for consistent enforcement, the board passed revisions setting the third state-law offense suspension at 21 days, retaining a 7-day suspension for the second offense, and changing the local provisions identified as B and C from discretionary “may” to mandatory “shall” suspensions. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

The board also approved the meeting schedule as presented, including combining the November and December meetings and moving the December meeting earlier because of the holidays. Members noted that 225 flu shots had been administered so far that year and that additional senior clinics were planned. The meeting adjourned.