North Andover (MA) Board of Health - September 24, 2026

The North Andover Board of Health held a meeting on September 24, 2026, where they discussed several public health topics including the recent state ban on kratom and its potential future restrictions. They also reviewed a grant-funded air sensor project aimed at monitoring air quality in town, which requires power and Wi-Fi and will contribute data to a statewide map. The board considered potential sensor locations on town-owned properties and solicited suggestions. Additionally, they discussed upcoming meeting dates for 2027 and updates on staff certifications and public health initiatives such as flu vaccination clinics and opioid settlement fund considerations. Notably, the board mentioned the upcoming expiration of the town's trash contract next year, suggesting that any new policies on trash disposal and tote programs should align with the procurement cycle for waste services. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussion of the trash contract renewal indicates potential future procurement activity.