# Lowell Board of Health - November 4, 2026

The Lowell Board of Health met on November 4, 2026. The board held tobacco permit suspension hearings for two retailers following sales to minors. For 7-Eleven at 63 Mammoth Road, staff recommended a three-consecutive-business-day suspension beginning November 18; a motion and second were made, but the transcript does not capture the vote or outcome. For Little Quick Stop, the board unanimously approved a three-day suspension, also beginning November 18, following a sale to a minor and discussion of the business’s ownership change and subsequent compliance. Members discussed whether local rules could account for older violations when determining penalties; staff said the city could make its regulation stricter, but no change was adopted. No procurement, contract award, or spending decision was identified.

The board also received departmental updates. Development Services reported 1,043 food-establishment inspections and 7,791 complaints from January 1 through the reporting date, and described new businesses and upcoming restaurant openings. Public health updates covered current flu activity and vaccination clinics, five active TB cases and follow-up evaluations, the opioid report, and health department accreditation documentation submitted ahead of a site visit. Members requested school MMR vaccination-rate and exemption data for a future meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for December 2 at 6 p.m.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Lowell Board of Health - November 4, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APnFpEg7QZ0) - LTCLowellMA