Board Of Health: October 26th, 2026

The Milton Board of Health meeting was held October 26, 2026. The board discussed the emergency condemnation order for 9 Thatcher Street, with the director explaining that a new vote was sought to clarify that both buildings on the property were covered; the transcript does not capture a final vote. The board also reviewed draft short-term-rental regulations. No decisions were made on the regulatory authority, inspection frequency, fees, or staffing, and members called for further coordination among town departments and review of capacity and enforcement needs. The director reported that the Health Department’s proposed FY28 budget, totaling $471,588, had been submitted; board consideration was deferred to a later meeting.

Funding and spending actions included approval of a request letter seeking $1,000 for townwide access to a language-line translation service, and approval of MHA to conduct tobacco retailer compliance checks as agents of the Board of Health at no cost to the town. The board approved revisions to its opioid-abatement grant application materials and separately approved a $1,200 grant for the Hope Center, with a request for a formal application and information on Milton residents served. Members discussed more than $400,000 in opioid-abatement funds, grant deadlines and application criteria, but did not set an overall award limit. The director also reported a $12,000 state grant for food purchases from October through March. No procurement contract or vendor award was identified.