01/07/2026 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes (2)

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 Public comment from Jessica Colpitts urges the BOH to vote to ban Kratom. She does not feel this product should be in the Town of Mashpee or any town.  Agent Seabury notes that Ms. Copitts is the only attendee from the public. Agent Seabury invites any one from the public to call if they are interested in reading the testimonials that were received by the Health Department. Agent Seabury notes that the testimonials are not from any Mashpee residents.  Mr. Ring thanks Ms. Colpitts for attending the public hearing and supporting the board. Public comments are closed.  Board of Health deliberates the regulation.  Mr. Ring motions to accept the Mashpee Board of Health Regulation Prohibiting the Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of Kratom. Mr. Livingston seconds the motion. The board passes the ban unanimously (3-0).  Agent Seabury suggest the regulation go into effect on January 21, 2026 which gives time for retailers to receive letters to remove the product and submit the regulation to the state for thirty day review. Mr. Virgilio closes the public hearing. Public Hearing is closed. Regular Session is opened. OLD BUSINESS 1. Reviewed and Approved Minutes – December 17, 2025.  Mr. Livingston makes a motion to accept the minutes from December 17, 2025 meeting as submitted. All in favor. Minutes approved. NEW BUSINESS 1. Requirements for Board of Health Subdivision Review Hearing  Agent Seabury has implemented a policy requiring any applicant for a subdivision to undergo a peer review of definitive plans prior to submission to the Board of Health. If the site is located within 150 feet of a wetland or waterway, a Letter of Intent must also be submitted to the Conservation Commission. Agent Seabury explained that future applications would only need to be reviewed by the Board of Health and the Planning Board. The Conservation Commission was added to the policy due to its jurisdiction over areas within 150 feet of wetlands or waterways. 2