Board of Health – Jul 13, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's meeting portal
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What was decided
Speakers offered both support for and opposition to the proposed tobacco regulations, including changes to the 500-foot buffer. The regulations were then adopted, with an effective date of July 15, 2026.
Decisions recorded
- Adopted the updated City of Worcester tobacco regulations, effective July 15, 2026, by a 4-0 vote. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 558 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved .
Agenda
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Terms used here
- M.G.L.
- Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.
- Open Meeting Law
- The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.
Source
This meeting on the City of Worcester calendar (opens in new tab). First recorded by Worcester Publick on .