Board of Health October 28, 2026

The Greenfield Board of Health meeting on October 28, 2026, considered a tobacco retailer’s request to extend the period for selling remaining inventory after its license was revoked. The board declined the extension, citing repeated violations and its public-health responsibilities; the retailer said it had paid a $5,000 fine. The retailer was told the existing deadline remained October 31. The board also discussed restrictions under a nitrous oxide ordinance, including limiting commercial sales to specified medical or restaurant-equipment businesses and requiring sales to people aged 21 or older. Staff said notices would be sent to relevant businesses after the ordinance was adopted and signed; the transcript does not capture a clear vote on that measure.

Members discussed required winter air testing at a local site, which the owners are expected to arrange during the December–March heating season under state requirements. Staff will monitor progress and consider having the town conduct and pay for testing if the owners do not follow through, but no testing contract or expenditure was approved. No procurement activity was identified at this meeting.