6.29.2026 Board of Health Zoom

The Fall River Board of Health held a meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily addressing applications for keeping animals such as chickens, rabbits, and miniature goats, with conditions including no roosters and mandatory rodent control contracts. Several applications were approved with set limits on the number of animals allowed. The board also conducted a public hearing and subsequent vote on updating local tobacco sale regulations to align with state law, including mandatory suspensions and fines for first-time sales to minors. The $1,000 fine for violations was confirmed as existing policy, with suspensions to be determined case-by-case. Public comments from local business owners expressed concerns about the financial impact of these regulations on small businesses. The meeting concluded with a director's report highlighting regional public health collaboration and ongoing staffing efforts. No contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed during this meeting.